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Study: Brownsville Could Be Next to Face Gentrification

Study: Brownsville Could Be Next to Face Gentrification

A new map shows that parts of Brownsville have already begun gentrifying, while other sections may be up next for the economic shift.
East New York's 75th Precinct is the City's Most-Sued Precinct

East New York's 75th Precinct is the City's Most-Sued Precinct

Since 2015, the precinct has faced 91 lawsuits and has paid $9.1 million in settlements.
BRIC's Festival of Ideas Returns to Explore Social Justice Through Art

BRIC's Festival of Ideas Returns to Explore Social Justice Through Art

The free four-day festival boasts a full program of theatrical and musical performances, conversations, art exhibits and more.

NYPD Reveals Plan to Combat Surge in Brooklyn Homicides

The NYPD plans to dispatch more cops, work toward stronger gun prosecutions and expand an intervention program addressing gang violence
This Bilingual Brooklyn Jazz Project Just Won a Grammy!

This Bilingual Brooklyn Jazz Project Just Won a Grammy!

Lucy Kalantari and The Jazz Cats' swinging record "All The Sounds" scored a Grammy in the category Best Children's Album
City Proposes Modular Construction to Create Affordable Housing in East NY

City Proposes Modular Construction to Create Affordable Housing in East NY

The proposal would bring 167 affordable units as well as space for a new medical clinic and social services to 581 Grant Avenue.
Yasss! Drag Queen Gives Flatbush Kids A Glamorous Tutorial

Yasss! Drag Queen Gives Flatbush Kids A Glamorous Tutorial

The girls spent some quality time with drag queen Cholula Lemon who introduced them to the high art of makeup
City Approves Pilot Program to Create Livable Basement Apartments in East New York

City Approves Pilot Program to Create Livable Basement Apartments in East New York

The new legislation makes changes to the city’s building and fire codes, allowing qualified basement units to be made habitable and legal.
This Bushwick Co-Working Company Caters to Artists On a Budget

This Bushwick Co-Working Company Caters to Artists On a Budget

Across three locations in Bushwick, b[x] spaces provides artists with high-quality and affordable workspaces to create and get dirty
Brooklyn Navy Yard Opens State-of-the-Art STEAM High School

Brooklyn Navy Yard Opens State-of-the-Art STEAM High School

The Brooklyn STEAM Center will provide 300 students from eight local high schools with hands-on training in culinary arts, computer science, design and engineering