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Free Legal Clinic to Address Residential Displacement, Tenant Harassment in Brownsville, E. New York and Cypress Hills

Earlier this year, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L.

Dec 11, 2015 3:17 PM Read more >

Linden Street Designated as Historic District in Bushwick, Blocking Developers From Area

The collection of architecturally significant row houses stands out as an example of South Bushwick’s late-19th-century development.

May 11, 2023 10:52 AM Read more >

ART OF BROOKLYN Announces 2026 Festival Lineup

The film festival returns for its 16th year with premieres, horror, comedy and documentary films.

May 18, 2026 4:27 AM Read more >

In Gentrifying Brooklyn, is 'Boutique' Always Best?

Gentrification assumes the opening of new businesses also means "improved." But don't be so quick to abandon your longtime mainstays...

Jun 21, 2017 2:58 PM Read more >

'Don't Be a Karen:' Celebrated Crown Heights Marching Band Fields Rash of New Complaints

"You don't call 911 for children playing drums." Complaints about a marching band practice in Crown Heights is raising calls of gentrification in the neighborhood.

Jul 16, 2021 5:39 PM Read more >

BRIC House Announces its Spring Lineup: Poetry Slams, Stoop Series, Artist Performances and More!

It's only January, but already spring fever has set in, as BRIC House announces it hot new lineup of free and low-cost events, programs, classes and performances for spring.

Jan 14, 2015 11:24 AM Read more >

Bushwick Artist's Urban Miniatures of NYC Get Big Attention

Danny Cortes evokes nostalgic memories with his detailed dioramas of New York City scenes. His hobby has become his full-time job, with clients including rappers and sports stars.

Jun 7, 2021 1:13 PM Read more >

In State of the City Address, Mayor Says Housing Equality Will be his Future Focus

Mayor Bill de Blasio during State of the City Address 2/3/15 Mayor Bill de Blasio focused on housing in his State of the City address on Tuesday, calling for the construction of thousands of new units with the goal of creating more economically diver

Feb 4, 2015 6:54 AM Read more >

City's Tenant Support Unit receives $1M to Increase Tenant Protection Efforts and Outreach

Since its launch in 2015, the Tenant Support Unit has helped 14,000 New Yorkers fight harassment and eviction Photo credit: america.aljazeera.

Oct 18, 2017 12:31 PM Read more >

For the Love of Coffee and Caribbean Culture-- East Flatbush's Lips Cafe Is Open for Biz!

Growing up in East Flatbush, the son-and-mother duo behind Lips Cafe thought the area needs more than just Dunkin' and Starbucks

Sep 6, 2019 3:33 PM Read more >