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Bend it Like Brownsville - City Initiative Brings New Soccer Field to Community School

The NYC Soccer Initiative brings soccer pitches to underserved NYC neighborhoods and free programming for school children.

Oct 16, 2018 12:21 PM Read more >

Inaugural V-March Sheds Light on Female Genital Mutilation in NYC

Local advocates marched to mobilize city agencies to provide services for victims of female genital mutilation which affects 65,000 women in NYC.

Oct 15, 2018 1:38 PM Read more >

BP Adams Hosts 'Cornerstore Caroline' Conversation at Flatbush Deli

After days of public outrage, the BP gathered the community to speak out on diversity and respect

Oct 15, 2018 11:41 AM Read more >

Women Creators Talk #MeToo at the Bushwick Film Festival

Women from across the industry discussed how they navigated their careers in film while grappling with sexism and discrimination

Oct 15, 2018 10:56 AM Read more >

Little Bookworms Rejoice! The Brooklyn Children's Book Fair Returns

The 12th Annual Children's Book Fair features 40 Brooklyn-based authors and a full program of readings and hands-on activities.

Oct 12, 2018 4:09 PM Read more >

Has a Changing Flatbush Put its Culture up for Sale?

Activist and public speaker Leslie Mac talks about the impact of gentrification in the place she calls home

Oct 12, 2018 2:21 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Pols Call on New Yorkers to Fight Trump's 'Public Charge' Immigration Rule

Espinal described the public charge rules as 'the cruelty centerpiece of Trumps agenda;' Adams called it 'officially ludicrous.' Both ask for your support.

Oct 12, 2018 1:23 PM Read more >

BP Adams Unveils $5M Brooklyn High School STEAM Center at Navy Yard

The educational hub will provide students with technical education programs and career pathways into the STEAM field

Oct 12, 2018 12:11 PM Read more >

Study: City Underreports Displacement Risk for East New Yorkers

NYC's approach to measuring displacement risks ignores racial and ethnic inequalities, according to a new report.

Oct 11, 2018 5:22 PM Read more >

'We Are Here For the Community,' Says Bklyn's First Marijuana Dispensary

Though medical marijuana has been legal in NY since 2014, the borough has been without a dispensary; come December, this will change.

Oct 11, 2018 1:29 PM Read more >