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Cumbe: African Dance and Culture Summer for Kids

Cumbe: African Dance and Culture Summer for Kids

Cumbe offers African dance summer camp for children Summer is a time for your little ones to create bright-colored costumes, play explorative games, sing uplifting songs and dance to spirit filled music.

Community Board Votes Against Contested Flatbush 80 Megadevelopment

Community Board 2 rejected the proposed Flatbush 80 project with a vote of 32-1.

New Rule: NYC Food Chains Must Provide Extensive Calorie Labeling for Prepared Foods

As Americans consume one-third of total calories from foods prepared outside the home, it is important for them to know how many calories these foods contain, says the health department.

City's 'Clear Curb' Program is Killing Business, Small Business Owners Claim

The mayor's 'Clear Curb' program, designed to ease city congestion by limiting curbside access, is deterring customers of small businesses, owners say.

Get a Taste of the Islands as the Little Caribbean Tour Returns for its Second Season

The tour aims to bring continued exposure to the newly created "Little Caribbean" neighborhood, its cultures, foods and arts.

'Benefit Kitchen' App Helps Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Residents Unlock Federal, State and Local Benefits

The Benefit Kitchen platform empowers local residents with financial information about their eligibility for benefits, how to apply and how it can impact their budgets.

Brownsville's Wellness Fest Mixes Fun with Mental Health Awareness

The third annual Wellness Fest promoted making mental health and self-care a priority for your general wellbeing. The Wellness Fest offered Brownsville residents tons of information about caring for their mental wellbeing.

A Brooklyn Food Truck that Serves Social Justice

Drive Change is a "vehicle for social justice" that provides formerly incarcerated adults with culinary arts training to obtain meaningful employment within the hospitality industry. And more.

Report: Airbnb Worsens Housing Affordability Crisis

A new analysis by the comptroller's office finds Airbnb responsible for nearly 10 percent of citywide rental increase Photo credit: NY Daily News New York City has been suffering through an affordable housing crisis for years.

Free Training Opportunities for Community Health Workers in Brooklyn

The health department is hosting various training sessions to enhance the important work community health workers do for our communities.