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One Year On, Brownsville's 'Central Park Barber' Isn't Going Back to the Shop

Brownsville master barber Herman James has decided not to go back to the barbershop, after spending a year cutting hair in Central Park

East New York Farms Harnesses the Power of Local Youth to Support Community With Fresh, Healthy Food

East New York Farms is currently fundraising for a new solar powered greenhouse and compost program to grow its community services

New One-Stop COVID-19 Recovery Center Connects New Yorkers with Relief and Resources

Comptroller Scott Stringer launched the new site to connect New Yorkers with city, state and federal services

Poem for George Floyd

Tuesday, May 25, 2021, is the one-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
‘We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of This Problem,’ BK DA Announces New Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

‘We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of This Problem,’ BK DA Announces New Community Partnerships to Reduce Gun Violence

Brooklyn District Attorney and Eric Gonzalez and Pastor Gilford Monrose will work closely together to tackle the issue in Brooklyn
St. Francis College to Open New Campus in Downtown Brooklyn

St. Francis College to Open New Campus in Downtown Brooklyn

The new campus is opening as part of the college’s initiative SFC Forward, which aims to elevate and transform academic programs and student experience
Attention Brooklyn Homeowners: There's New Help Available If You're Struggling

Attention Brooklyn Homeowners: There's New Help Available If You're Struggling

Volunteers and officials hit the streets of Bed-Stuy Saturday raise awareness about deed theft, scams, and expanding help for homeowners.
New York has the Best Drivers in the Country, New Study Shows

New York has the Best Drivers in the Country, New Study Shows

The study ranked states depending on the number of driver DUIs, accident fatalities, and more.
'I Miss My Friends': BK Service Provider Says City Must Urgently Plan to Reopen Senior Centers

'I Miss My Friends': BK Service Provider Says City Must Urgently Plan to Reopen Senior Centers

A Brooklyn senior service provider is raising the alarm about the length of time senior centers have been closed, and calling on the city to urgently plan to reopen.
Family of 12-yr-Old Flatbush Boy Who Died at the Hands of Bullies Seeks Justice, Answers From the City and DOE

Family of 12-yr-Old Flatbush Boy Who Died at the Hands of Bullies Seeks Justice, Answers From the City and DOE

Romy Vilsaint, a Haitian immigrant and 5th-grade student, was delivered a fatal punch to the head by a classmate who admitted he was dared to hit him for $1