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Brooklyn Foundation Announces Divestment From Industries That Do Not Support Racial Equity

Cecilia Clarke, president and CEO of Brooklyn Community Foundation In keeping with its commitment to advancing racial equity, Brooklyn Community Foundation , the first and only public foundation in Brooklyn, announced today it will formally divest fr

Brooklyn Swirl Closes up Shop... But not for Good!

Jean Alerte, owner of Brooklyn Swirl, will be closing his frozen yogurt parlor for the winter months On Monday, October 31, Jean Alerte, owner of the popular frozen yogurt parlor in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn Swirl , was locking the store's doors and pulling
BP Adams to Hold Town Hall for NYCHA Residents

BP Adams to Hold Town Hall for NYCHA Residents

NYCHA residents: Do you want to improve the quality of life and safety in our city's public housing? On Thursday, November 3, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams will host a town focused on the tens of thousands of residents living in New York City

Futuristic Crown Heights Firehouse Planned for 2018

Rendering of Studio Gang's design for Fire Rescue 2. Image by Studio Gang The FDNY is rejoicing over plans for a Studio-Gang designed firehouse that will set the standard in modern fire department amenities.

Flatbush/Nostrand Corridor Sees Rapid Changes, Growth Through BID Efforts

Executive Director of the Flatbush/Nostrand Business Improvement District Kenneth Mbonu stands on Hillel Place where the BID is planning increased development in the coming months.

Chez Oskar Brings French Flare to New Location in Bedstuy

One of the greatest aspects of New York City is its access to a large variety of cuisines and themed restaurants.

"BROOKLYN: JUXTAPOSITION" Brings Gallery Art to Crown Heights: Photos

Opening night of BROOKLYN: JUXTAPOSITION at Repair the World NYC "I've lived here for three years now and I've never heard of a gallery opening in Crown Heights," said local resident Aliza Riemenschneider, 35.
Fros, Clothes and Hair Pros at Curlfest 2016: Photos

Fros, Clothes and Hair Pros at Curlfest 2016: Photos

On Sunday June 26, thousands of natural hair enthusiasts and vendors for New York City and beyond gathered at Prospect Park for Curlfest 2016, the annual festival of natural beauty and fashion.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to up to 18 Years for Stealing Properties in Bedstuy and Fort Greene

One of the stolen properties: 139 Vanderbilt Avenue Photo Credit: Google Maps On Monday, Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Alexander Jeong sentenced a Brooklyn man to serve an indeterminate prison term of 9 to 18 years for his role in an elaborate real

Crown Heights Students Protest a Proposal to Move Medgar Evers College Prep

Just as Memorial Day festivities were settling down and students prepared to re-enter school on Tuesday, one group of students at Medgar Evers College Prep decided to stand up for what they believe in.