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First-Generation Brooklynites Are Getting Into College Thanks to This Growing Organization

First-Generation Brooklynites Are Getting Into College Thanks to This Growing Organization

Freedom and Citizenship is in the process of creating similar, life-changing programs in 25+ universities by 2024.
Instagram Love Letter to 'OG ÑYC' Won't Let Brooklyn Forget Its Latinx Roots

Instagram Love Letter to 'OG ÑYC' Won't Let Brooklyn Forget Its Latinx Roots

The Instagram account @nuevayorkinos is an archive of photos from "old school" Latinx New York City, which acts as a love letter to longstanding Latinx communities facing gentrification
The Swedish Artist Using the Brooklyn Subway as his Backdrop

The Swedish Artist Using the Brooklyn Subway as his Backdrop

With the help of his BK friend, Benny Cruz's artwork has garnered the attention of Wu-Tang Clan. Now he’s waiting on a call from the MTA.
Brooklyn’s ‘Worst Landlord’ Reaches Settlement With Housing Department

Brooklyn’s ‘Worst Landlord’ Reaches Settlement With Housing Department

Jason Korn, who topped the Worst Landlord Watchlist two year in a row, will pay $235,000 and fix housing violations in nearly 400 homes
Man's Clinton Hill Gardens Saved After Months-Long Battle With City Over Rats

Man's Clinton Hill Gardens Saved After Months-Long Battle With City Over Rats

The community has helped save nine gardens that volunteer John Cook spent 14 years building at a NYCHA housing complex, after the City recently pressured him to tear them up due to a rat problem
NYCHA Teens Gain Confidence, Skill at Free After-School Boxing Program

NYCHA Teens Gain Confidence, Skill at Free After-School Boxing Program

"For many, this is the closest thing they have to a form of therapy."

Local Leaders, Community Groups Rally at City Hall to Stop Tax Lien Sale

Brooklyn politicians and organizations joined this week’s rally at City Hall calling for Mayor Bill de Blasio to cancel the controversial sale
Meet the Brooklyn Cheerleading Teams Bringing BK Swag to the National Stage

Meet the Brooklyn Cheerleading Teams Bringing BK Swag to the National Stage

Brooklyn is the city of Biggie, not Bring It On, but these two local cheers teams are bringing Brooklyn to the world stage with their award-winning cheerleading and dance programs
Development Begins on Long-Awaited Shirley Chisholm Rec Center in East Flatbush

Development Begins on Long-Awaited Shirley Chisholm Rec Center in East Flatbush

After years of negotiations, a new community center is finally coming to East Flatbush â€" and it will bear the name of one of Brooklyn’s proudest civic leaders, former Brooklyn Congressmember Shirley Chisholm.

Jumaane Williams Joins Race for Governor

The public advocate announced his run for the state’s top elected position this week