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'It's Highway Robbery!' Brooklyn Senior Residents Protest Against City Seizing Homes

'It's Highway Robbery!' Brooklyn Senior Residents Protest Against City Seizing Homes

Under the Third Party Transfer, the city forecloses on homes for unpaid property taxes — without notifying the homeowners, the seniors say
Homeownership Program Provides 15 Families with Affordable Brownsville Homes

Homeownership Program Provides 15 Families with Affordable Brownsville Homes

Habitat for Humanity's program offers new homes, created with the help of professionals and volunteers, to lower-income families.
Oko Farms Sprouts Sustainable Bounty in Bushwick’s Backyard

Oko Farms Sprouts Sustainable Bounty in Bushwick’s Backyard

Oko Farms uses aquaponics, a water-saving farming system, to start the conversation in Bushwick. 
Beastie Boys Come 'Live & Direct' to Brooklyn with New Book

Beastie Boys Come 'Live & Direct' to Brooklyn with New Book

'Beastie Boys Book: Live & Direct' will feature readings, conversations and a special art exhibit curated by Mike D and Adrock.
New Bike Lanes on Flatbush Avenue? Neighbors Weigh in!

New Bike Lanes on Flatbush Avenue? Neighbors Weigh in!

Bike lanes in the city have historically been contentious, but how do local residents feel about the proposal?
Alice Walker to Present New Poetry at Brooklyn Museum

Alice Walker to Present New Poetry at Brooklyn Museum

Walker will read from 'Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart,' a collection of new poetry, followed by a Q&A and a book signing.

Brooklyn Navy Yard Reports Record Job Growth

Of the new hires, 84 percents are Brooklyn residents and 33 percent are from the Navy Yard’s nearest five surrounding zip codes.
Report: City's Highest Lead Levels Found in Bed-Stuy Tap Water

Report: City's Highest Lead Levels Found in Bed-Stuy Tap Water

More than 5.5 percent of tests conducted in Bed-Stuy exceeded federally accepted lead levels.
New Development Brings 125 Affordable Units and Retail Space to Brownsville

New Development Brings 125 Affordable Units and Retail Space to Brownsville

The complex will also provide onsite social services and feature an exercise room, computer lab and community space.
Bushwick Residents Want to Know, 'Where are the Citi Bikes?'

Bushwick Residents Want to Know, 'Where are the Citi Bikes?'

Bushwick residents are calling for Citi Bike service, as the L Train shutdown looms