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The 2020 West Indian Day Parade Will Host Its 54th Year Online

Due to the mayor's executive order, large events requiring permits will be canceled through September 30

Jul 15, 2020 8:25 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Couple on a Mission to Make Opera More Accessible to the Community

Imani and Paul Grosvenor gained instant local fame when they brought down the house at a Clinton Hill block party

Jul 14, 2020 1:33 PM Read more >

Business Explodes for Bed-Stuy Sustainable Fashion Designer

The 23-year-old designer creating fresh looks from vintage Nike tees has finally got her big break

Jul 14, 2020 12:48 PM Read more >

Defending One Brooklyn Brownstone Is Just the Beginning

"This is very lovely," Imani Henry said, stepping out of the gate at 1214 Dean Street in Brooklyn.

Jul 14, 2020 9:49 AM Read more >

Brownsville Students Start Anti-Racism Taskforce After Death of George Floyd

The students are partnering with NYC politicians to address systemic racism in the city

Jul 13, 2020 2:17 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Teacher Wins Grant for Going the Extra Mile During COVID-19

Tiayana Logan was nominated for the national Extra Yard For Teachers grant by a student who called her "an inspiration"

Jul 13, 2020 12:06 PM Read more >

Brownsville Youth Leader Wins ESPY Award

PeacePlayer Javonn Islar was recently awarded the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award

Jul 13, 2020 12:02 PM Read more >

NYPD: 1-Year-Old Shot Dead at Brooklyn BBQ

Police are investigating a shooting late Sunday night that killed a 1-year-old boy in Brooklyn. Three other people were also shot.

Jul 13, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Bed-Stuy’s Very Own Champagne Popsicles About to Hit the Shelves

Vina Pops are the latest creation of Stuyvesant Champagne founder Marvina Robinson

Jul 10, 2020 3:40 PM Read more >

Flatbush Caton Market Raises Funds to Save Microbusinesses

Many of the market's immigrant-owned businesses are informal, putting government aid out of reach

Jul 10, 2020 3:14 PM Read more >