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Betsy Head Park's $30M Overhaul to Begin in November

Betsy Head Park's $30M Overhaul to Begin in November

The construction will roll out in two phases, bringing a skate park, adult fitness equipment, basketball courts, a new track and more to Brownsville.
Cannabis 101 - Assemblymember Wright to Host Town Hall on the Future of Marijuana in NY

Cannabis 101 - Assemblymember Wright to Host Town Hall on the Future of Marijuana in NY

The two-day forum aims to inform about the possible legalization of cannabis, the current state of the law, and what it could mean for the community.
The Bittersweet Demise of a Piece of American Nostalgia

The Bittersweet Demise of a Piece of American Nostalgia

I went to a reunion recently — not with high school or college chums — but retired showgirls and show boys, all graduates of a Ziegfeld-type revue entitled 'Hello Hollywood, Hello!'
'My House Is Not for Sale,' Says Bushwick Anti-Gentrification Collective

'My House Is Not for Sale,' Says Bushwick Anti-Gentrification Collective

With artistic signs, activist group Mi Casa No Es Su Casa sheds light on the community's fight against gentrification and rezoning.
A Modern Take on 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is Set to Enchant East New York

A Modern Take on 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is Set to Enchant East New York

The Public Theater's production will reimagine the classic Shakespeare comedy in the setting of an East New York block party.
Call for Artists: Flatbush Avenue Bid Launches Street Banner Art Competition

Call for Artists: Flatbush Avenue Bid Launches Street Banner Art Competition

The competition gives local artists a chance to present their art in the BID's businesses and, if selected, all around Flatbush.
Survey Reveals Eco Benefits and Value of Prospect Park Trees

Survey Reveals Eco Benefits and Value of Prospect Park Trees

The survey gives insights into the evolving ecosystem and the economic, environmental and health benefits of Brooklyn’s largest park. 
Senator Parker Hosts Annual Black College Expo

Senator Parker Hosts Annual Black College Expo

Students met college recruiters from various institutions and participated in workshops to learn more about college access and affordability.
Bushwick Students 'Brighten Broadway' with Colorful Street Signs

Bushwick Students 'Brighten Broadway' with Colorful Street Signs

The student-led campaign aims to change the narrative of a Bushwick corridor that is often seen as uninspiring and dangerous.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Unveils 5.1M-Square-Foot Expansion Plan to Create 10K Jobs

Brooklyn Navy Yard Unveils 5.1M-Square-Foot Expansion Plan to Create 10K Jobs

The plan also envisions new retail and open spaces to make the Navy Yard more accessible to its surrounding neighborhoods.