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Monthly Archives: January 2019

Posted inBedford Stuyvesant

Bklyn Hospitals Add ‘Meatless Mondays’ Menus to Promote Healthy Nutrition

by Andrea Leonhardt January 14, 2019January 28, 2021
The celebration will also feature musical performances by Oddisee and the Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, as well as a screening of the social justice documentary 'Dolores'
Posted inFort Greene / Clinton Hill

#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke to Deliver Keynote at BAM’s Annual MLK Tribute

by Andrea Leonhardt January 14, 2019January 28, 2021
Located at 1488 New York Avenue, the development will bring 88 affordable studios for seniors to East Flatbush
Posted inFeatured News

New Development to Bring 88 Units of Affordable Senior Housing to East Flatbush

by Andrea Leonhardt January 14, 2019January 28, 2021
The Brownsville Community Culinary Center is now accepting applications for its paid 40-week training program that includes classroom instruction, hands-on experience within the center's eatery and externships across NYC.
Posted inFeatured News

Brownsville Culinary Center Is Looking for New Cohort of Aspiring Chefs

by Andrea Leonhardt January 11, 2019January 28, 2021
Third Party Transfer, The TPT program came under scrutiny after reports of homeowners emerged whose properties were transferred to third parties without notifying them.
Posted inFeatured News

Cornegy Rebukes Mayor’s Plan to Expand Controversial Third Party Transfer Program

by Andrea Leonhardt January 11, 2019January 28, 2021
The program offers universal, free, full-day, early childhood education for three-year-olds; applications open early February.
Posted inFeatured News

Free ‘3-K for All’ is Coming to East New York

by Andrea Leonhardt January 11, 2019January 28, 2021
The soul-jazz-hip-hop ensemble will celebrate 20 years of Black Power anthems and experimental American diasporan music with live performances and conversation
Posted inFeatured News

Burnt Sugar the Arkestra Ensemble Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Brooklyn Museum

by Andrea Leonhardt January 10, 2019January 28, 2021
Wegmans plans to employ approximately 500 people at the Brooklyn store, including 150 full-time positions, thereby giving preference to local candidates.
Posted inFeatured News

Wegmans Readies for Brooklyn Debut, Looks to Hire 500 Employees

by Andrea Leonhardt January 10, 2019January 28, 2021
The 2019 Spark Prize Winners
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces 2019 Winners of $100,000 Spark Prize

by Andrea Leonhardt January 10, 2019January 28, 2021
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by Brooklyn Reader January 10, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

Brooklyn Human Rights Champion Luis Garden Acosta Dies at 73

by Andrea Leonhardt January 10, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inEast New York

City Council Passes ‘Awning Act’ to Save Small Businesses from Crippling Fines

by Andrea Leonhardt January 9, 2019January 28, 2021
The New York City Cannabis Film Festival aims to reverse stigmas, and to celebrate cannabis art and culture
Posted inFeatured News

‘Hollyweed’ is Coming to Bushwick — Annual Film Fest Celebrates the High Culture of Cannabis

by Andrea Leonhardt January 9, 2019January 28, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday health care coverage for all New Yorkers.
Posted inPolicy & Government

De Blasio Promises Health Care for All New Yorkers

by Andrea Leonhardt January 9, 2019January 28, 2021
Andres Hoyos, Hope, Five Myles Gallery, immigration, exhibit, photography
Posted inCrown Heights

Unpacking the Hope, Frustration … and Determination Around U.S. Immigration

by C. Zawadi Morris January 8, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News, Prospect Heights

Bklyn Library Seeks Your Input For New Kids Financial Literacy Exhibit

by Andrea Leonhardt January 8, 2019January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatured News

New State Law Requires Pharmacies to Take Back Unused Drugs

by Andrea Leonhardt January 8, 2019January 28, 2021
Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of preventable death in New York City, causing an estimated 12,000 deaths each year.
Posted inHealth & Wellness

City Bans Cigarettes, Tobacco Products from Pharmacies

by Andrea Leonhardt January 7, 2019January 28, 2021
The lawsuit, filed by a group of Brooklyn Haitian residents, alleges that the TPS termination is racist and in violation of U.S. laws.
Posted inFeatured News

Bklyn Trial Begins to Halt Trump’s Move to End TPS for Haitians

by Andrea Leonhardt January 7, 2019January 28, 2021
The beloved Crabby Shack is coming to Clinton Hill.
Posted inFeatured News

Eat, Drink and Be Merry at These New Clinton Hill Spots

by Andrea Leonhardt January 7, 2019January 28, 2021

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