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Tuesday, September 13, is Primary Day For NY State Elections! Who's Running and Where to Vote

Tuesday, September 13, New York will hold its state primary elections where 65 Senate seats, 150 Assembly seats and 10 judicial seats currently are up for grabs. Tuesday's primary will determine which major party candidates will run in November.

Despite Widespread Opposition, Some Bed-Stuy Residents say, 'Let Shelter Stay'

The building proposed for the shelter. Despite widespread opposition to the opening of new homeless shelter at 1217 Bedford Avenue, a petition in support of the center currently is collecting signatures. The petition was started by John J. Joyner Jr.

East New York Schools to Receive $17 Million for Tech and Infrastructure Upgrades, CM Espinal Announces

City Councilmember Rafael Espinal (center) stands with State Sen. Martin Malavé Dilan and school administrators at press conference announcing $17.45 million Espinal secured for schools in his district.

8 Reasons You Should Move Your Business to Flatbush

Is your business looking to expand from your home, studio or café? Move it to Flatbush, where businesses are welcome and bound to thrive. Here are ten reasons why you should seriously consider the move! 1. It's a Transportation Hub.

Councilmember Cornegy Talks Lactation, Gender Equality and the Legislative Merits of 'Modeling'

Councilmember Robert Cornegy represents the 36th district of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights Looking over his legislative history so far, City Councilmember Robert Cornegy (D-36) might be considered by some a "feminist" of sorts...

Councilmember Cornegy Brings Gifted and Talented Program Back to Bed-Stuy

City Councilmember Robert Cornegy was outside Public School 26 Wednesday morning, greeting students on their first day of classes.

Change is Inevitable, Even in Flatbush

Triangle Junction Since the end of Prohibition, College Wines and Liquors on Flatbush Avenue has operated, owner notwithstanding, as a wine shop. Its current owner claims that it may be the most original shop in Flatbush.
Brooklyn Public Library Prepares to Celebrate Milestone 75th Birthday

Brooklyn Public Library Prepares to Celebrate Milestone 75th Birthday

"Aerial view of Grand Army Plaza, looking toward Bailey Fountain and Memorial Arch:" bklynlibrary.org The Brooklyn Public Library's central location will be celebrating its 75th birthday on Saturday, September 10th.

This Is What Bed-Stuy Fashion Looks Like: Indigo Style Vintage

Sheryl Roberts poses in a Indigo Style Vintage ensemble in front of her Greene Ave house [perfectpullquote align="right" cite="" link="" color="" class="" size=""]"I think more women are starting to dress that way as opposed to, for lack of a better

Five Surprising Foods to Forage at Fort Greene's Farmer’s Market

The farmer's market in Ft.