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5 Reasons Summer With Cumbe Is Amazing!

5 Reasons Summer With Cumbe Is Amazing!

Still undecided about summer for your child? We've got at least 5 reasons summer in Cumbe's Dance, Drum & Imagination Summer Camp is super fulfilling! Photo courtesy Cumbe Dance 1.
'Jump Into Summer Block Party' Centers Health in Brownsville

'Jump Into Summer Block Party' Centers Health in Brownsville

Bristol Street in Brownsville turned into a dance party, playground and health fair for the residents On Tuesday, the Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center held its annual Jump into Summer Block Party on Bristol Street, an opportunity to brin
City Plans Pilot Program to Create Liveable, Affordable Basement Units in East New York

City Plans Pilot Program to Create Liveable, Affordable Basement Units in East New York

East New York's mix of one- and two-family homes with unoccupied basement units that could increase the city's stock of affordable housing.
Meet Community Advocate Anthony Beckford, Candidate for NY State Assembly District 42

Meet Community Advocate Anthony Beckford, Candidate for NY State Assembly District 42

Planning to tackle systemic poverty as an antidote to militant policing, Beckford vows to reform police accountability, affordable housing and the state's budget.
Central Brooklyn Residents: Celebrate Your Home at the 9th Annual Fresh Start Home Resource Expo!

Central Brooklyn Residents: Celebrate Your Home at the 9th Annual Fresh Start Home Resource Expo!

The free event provides information, panel discussions and workshops on subjects including first time home buying grants, foreclosure prevention, do it yourself repairs, tenant's rights and more.
Video: Brownsville Kids Pedal Against Bullying and Violence

Video: Brownsville Kids Pedal Against Bullying and Violence

The students of Brownsville's Gregory Jackson School took their anti-bullying message to the streets and were in for a great surprise!
Battling the Bite: How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitos and Ticks this Summer

Battling the Bite: How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitos and Ticks this Summer

In 2017, there were 21 cases of West Nile virus in NYC, two of which ended fatally. Tick-borne illnesses have also been on the rise: There were 381 reported cases in Brooklyn alone.
International African Arts Festival Returns this Weekend to Commodore Barry Park

International African Arts Festival Returns this Weekend to Commodore Barry Park

This year's headliners include roots rock reggae band Akae Beka, Grammy-nominated jazz duo The Baylor Project and the Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago. Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago.
Flatbush Org Launches Social Media Campaign Against Increased Police Presence in Bklyn Neighborhoods

Flatbush Org Launches Social Media Campaign Against Increased Police Presence in Bklyn Neighborhoods

Equality for Flatbush's initiative calls on Brooklyn residents to post photos and videos of NYPD presence in their neighborhoods using the hashtag #NoCommunityOccupation Equality for Flatbush founder Imani Henry. Photo courtesy of Imani Henry.
Photos: BP Adams Leads Stroller March Against Trump's Family Separation Policy

Photos: BP Adams Leads Stroller March Against Trump's Family Separation Policy

The outcry of the more than 500 participants was loud as they pushed strollers and carried signs through the streets, chanting “Love, not hate makes America great,” and “No Walls, no cages.”