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For Brownsville’s New Commanding Officer, The Neighborhood’s Streets Are Well Trodden

NYPD Deputy Inspector Terrell Anderson grew up in Brownsville and said it was an honor to serve there in his new role
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James Powers, Brooklyn Gallerist Who Nurtured Black Artists, Dies at 80

James Powers, Brooklyn Gallerist Who Nurtured Black Artists, Dies at 80

James Powers, a medical supply salesman, had always loved art and when he was laid off in his early 40s, he realized he could focus on that passion, and teach others about it, too. So he opened the Spiral Gallery in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
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New Online Rolodex Spotlights Minority-Owned Small Businesses This Black Business Month

New Online Rolodex Spotlights Minority-Owned Small Businesses This Black Business Month

The Big Black Book NYC is launching a website to support local Black, Brown and women entrepreneurs and help their businesses flourish
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Roughly 100,000 New Yorkers Are Still Without Power After Tropical Storm Isaias

Roughly 100,000 New Yorkers Are Still Without Power After Tropical Storm Isaias

Con Edison reported its second largest storm related power outage in the company's history leaving 8,000 Brooklyn residents powerless
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Jay-Z, Roc Nation Open New School of Entertainment Management at Long Island University

Jay-Z, Roc Nation Open New School of Entertainment Management at Long Island University

Jay-Z's Roc Nation entertainment company, which manages athletes and artists, is partnering with Brooklyn's Long Island University to start a school of entertainment management set to open in fall 2021.
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Crown Heights Women Use Plants to Connect with NYC Seniors

Crown Heights Women Use Plants to Connect with NYC Seniors

PlanTogether is an initiative that distributes plants to NYC seniors quarantined at home and at nursing home facilities all over Brooklyn and Queens.
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Hip Hop Legends Look Over East New York in New Mural

Hip Hop Legends Look Over East New York in New Mural

Artist Will Power said the new mural celebrating Brooklyn legends was about inspiring people and bringing joy to the neighborhood
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Yes, Most Workers Can Collect More in Coronavirus Unemployment Than They Earn – But That Doesn't Mean Congress Should Cut The $600 Supplement

Yes, Most Workers Can Collect More in Coronavirus Unemployment Than They Earn – But That Doesn't Mean Congress Should Cut The $600 Supplement

The $600 federal jobless benefit expired on July 31
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Former Pro Basketball Player Opens Juice Bar in Brownsville

Former Pro Basketball Player Opens Juice Bar in Brownsville

Robert ‘Stix’ Mitchell has plans to expand his juice bar Thirst RX across the city and supply healthcare workers and seniors
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Photos: Brooklyn Leaders Hit the Streets for Census March for Racial Justice

Photos: Brooklyn Leaders Hit the Streets for Census March for Racial Justice

A march from Brownsville and another from Sunset Park converged at Grand Army Plaza Sunday to raise awareness about this year's census
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