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Bed-Stuy Rat Summit Calls for Humane Pest Control

Bed-Stuy Rat Summit Calls for Humane Pest Control

Are feral cats the answer to keeping rodents out of Brooklyn? From left to right: District Manager Henry Butler, Community Board Chair Richard Flateau, BP Eric Adams and Councilmember Robert Cornegy, Jr. commence the Rat Summit.
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.
The Future of Farming Is Indoors, Says Inaugural AgTech Summit at Brooklyn Navy Yard

The Future of Farming Is Indoors, Says Inaugural AgTech Summit at Brooklyn Navy Yard

By 2050, there will be 9 billion people on Earth. How are we going to feed them? Indoor farming may be a solution.
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.
Clinton Hill's Myrtle Avenue Plaza Debuts with Free Summer Programming and Events

Clinton Hill's Myrtle Avenue Plaza Debuts with Free Summer Programming and Events

After more than a decade, Myrtle Avenue Plaza is open and ready to serve the Clinton Hill community with free fitness programs, kids events and music performances.
New Starbucks Has Venti-Sized Hopes for Bed-Stuy

New Starbucks Has Venti-Sized Hopes for Bed-Stuy

Find out why there's more than coffee in store at the Starbucks in Bed-Stuy A mural of Bed Stuy, complete with flourishing coffee trees painted by Brooklyn-based muralist Olalekan Jeyifous.
Emergency Town Hall Called in Brownsville to Address NYCHA Housing Violations

Emergency Town Hall Called in Brownsville to Address NYCHA Housing Violations

The town hall was called by Councilwoman Ampry-Samuels to include NYCHA residents and their feedback in the legal process. Alicka Ampry-Samuel addresses the full room and commences the emergency town hall meeting this past Monday.
Report: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records, Bed-Stuy is Booming

Report: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records, Bed-Stuy is Booming

A report by the NY State comptroller finds: B etween 2009 and 2017, job growth exceeded 70 percent in Bedford Stuyvesant, and business sales have more than doubled in the area. Bed-Stuy is booming. Photo credit: allevents.
This New Crown Heights Gathering Spot Serves Healthy, Haitian Treats

This New Crown Heights Gathering Spot Serves Healthy, Haitian Treats

Lakou Cafe, named after the Haitian courtyard where the community gathers, specializes in crepes and patties and features an eclectic selection of housemade smoothies, juices and kava cocktails.