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Bedford-Stuyvesant

In the middle of Bed-Stuy, on Quincy St. and Bedford Ave., this Biggie picture is painted on the side of the store wall. He's an important figure to the community.

Apr 11, 2017 11:16 AM Read more >

Feb. 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Colson Whitehead

Whitehead, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, started his literary journey in Brooklyn, first from an apartment in Fort Greene, and later in Clinton Hill and Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Feb 1, 2026 10:01 AM Read more >

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.

Jun 25, 2018 5:28 PM Read more >

Bedford Union Armory Faces Unified Opposition from BK Officials

Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley, Councilmember Jumaane D.

May 19, 2017 1:02 PM Read more >

Revamp of Flatbush Caton Market Brings Affordable Housing, Community Space

photo credit: nextcity.

May 31, 2017 2:42 PM Read more >

Legal Aid Society Files Lawsuit to Block Bedford-Union Armory Plan

The suit challenges the current plan for the Crown Heights development as well as the city's land use decisions, arguing that the city's impact studies don't take tenant displacement into account Photo credit: Legal Aid Society Just a week after the

Nov 29, 2017 2:25 PM Read more >

A Look Behind the Scenes of Popular TV Series, 'East New York,' by Local Writer, Brooklynite Patrick Coker

TV writer Patrick Coker is the only Brooklynite in the "East New York" writers' room. His goal is to make the show as accurate as possible.

Apr 17, 2023 12:50 PM Read more >

Bringing up Brownsville

LaShawn Allen-Muhammad, Deputy Executive Director for the Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation and the Brooklyn Director of the Long Island African-American Chamber of Commerce Photo: The Brooklyn Reader "Bedford-Stuyvesant is done," sai

Mar 20, 2015 3:34 PM Read more >

Ifetayo Grant to Support Creative Freedom for Brooklyn's Cultural Entrepreneurs

The Araminta Space Grant Initiative will provide funds so Brooklyn artists can thrive.

Oct 20, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Many Crown Heights Residents Oppose Bike Lane Plan, Survey Says

A Jewish Future Alliance survey found opposition to protected bike lanes on Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues.

Aug 18, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >