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Homeless in Brooklyn: Gentrification Closing in

In his address to the City on February 28, Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined how the sheer intensity of the homelessness problem in New York City is further exacerbated by a shift in demographics of homeless families— now seventy percent of the she

When Winter Covers the Spring

"The Art of Seeing" by Michael Milton Yet sunshine brightens after rain, The darkness comes and goes again, So solace follows bitter pain, As seasons wax and wane. ~Elizabeth Chase Akers Allen (1832—1911), "November," c.
Homeless in Brooklyn: On Shelters, How Fair is 'Taking a Fair Share?'

Homeless in Brooklyn: On Shelters, How Fair is 'Taking a Fair Share?'

New York City's homeless population is the highest it has ever been since the Great Depression.

The Center for Black Literature Pays Special Tribute to Literary Legends Brooks and Jordan

June Jordan and Gwendolyn Brooks Beginning in March during the 2017 National Black Writers Conference and again in April during National Poetry Month , The Center for Black Literature at Medgar Evers College , will host two separate programs that pay

Homeless in Brooklyn: Once a Single Person's Problem, Now a Family Affair

The problem of homelessness in New York City has reached its highest levels since the Great Depression of the 1930s.

More Affordable Housing, Jobs for Central Brooklyn under $1.4B revitalization plan

credit: www.ny.curbed.com Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday presented a wide-ranging revitalization plan to make $1.

'The Ladies of 3rd Thursday' to Hold 1st Annual Awards Ceremony

Founders of Ladies of 3rd Thursday (l to r): Avis Jones Devonish, NY Life Insurance; Lydia Patel, Lydia Patel Media; Sharon Devonish Leid, NetStruc PR; and Michelle McClymont, Entrepreneurs Exchange What do you know about the Ladies of 3rd Thursday?

Following Lawsuit, NY Expands Coverage for Families Facing Eviction

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Attempted Deed Theft Foiled When Crooks Unknowingly Target Property of Notable Bed-Stuy Realtor

City Councilmember Robert Cornegy holds press conference on deed fraud. To his left L.

Move Over BAM, Make Room for Your New Neighbor, Apple Store

Rendering of new apple store in Fort Greene/Downtown Brooklyn Business District Photo: ten-arquitectos.