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"Bike the Branches" Brings Bicyclists to Brooklyn Library System

"Bike the Branches" Brings Bicyclists to Brooklyn Library System

In what can easily be described as a unique cycling tour, Bike the Branches has invited over a thousand local bike enthusiasts on a tour that hits all 61 of Brooklyn's Public Library offerings.

Lisa Simone / Screening: What Happened Miss Simone

On June 28th from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, join Lisa Simone for a free screening of the documentary What Happened Miss Simone at Herbert Von King Park - 670 Lafayette Ave , Brooklyn Lisa Simone Kelly, better known as Simone and Lisa Simone on Broadway and i

Knife-wielding Man in Brooklyn Shot and Wounded by NYPD

On Sunday May 8th a Brooklyn man by the name of Simon Zemshman was engaged in a short stand off with the New York Police Department as he reportedly lunged at officers with a replica dagger.

School Nurses, Safety Agents, Custodians and Other Educational Leaders Honored at Local Awards Breakfast

More than 200 community members came together on Friday for the 5 th Annual Educational Leadership Award Breakfast.

Former New York City Schools Chancellor Creates Program to Better Prepare Students

Forward thinking educators often find the opportunity for advancement in their careers, especially if they offer more dynamic solutions to issues that plague the education system.

Brooklyn Construction Company Cracks Down on Catcalling Workers With New System

In a digital age where women often resort to camera phones in order to capture proof of street harassment, one Brooklyn construction company is taking steps to create another level of accountability.
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: The Seven Crucial C's of Resilience

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: The Seven Crucial C's of Resilience

Another pearl from this amazing book that I am currently reading -- Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings . As I come across amazing tidbits, I am passing them along through my blog -- sort of like an e-book club.
Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Cinco De Mayo Weekend

The weather in Brooklyn has not been fun recently, and this weekend will continue that trend. The forecast is calling for more rain, and the temperatures won't even get up past the 60 degree mark, but that's no reason to have some fun.
Here’s Why Pregnant Women Should Consider Getting A Flu Shot

Here’s Why Pregnant Women Should Consider Getting A Flu Shot

Click here to view original web page at www.huffingtonpost.com boggy22 via Getty Images (Reuters Health) - Infants have a much lower risk of getting influenza when their mothers are vaccinated against the virus during pregnancy, a U.S.

Bedstuy YMCA Plans to Host Teen Career Forum on May 7th

In an effort to help young adults throughout the Brooklyn area, the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA is set to host its teen career forum on Saturday May 7 th from 10 am to 2 pm.