In our democratic country of America, the people have a right to TRANSPARENCY. This means that any activities utilizing taxpayer funds must be open to the...
77th Precinct covering Crown Heights and Prospect Heights Wine robbery An unknown thief robbed a wine bar and restaurant on May 4, police said. Police believe...
Mayor Bloomberg restored his plan to slash over 16,000 day care slots last week, but at least one City Council member is saying his figures don’t...
One of Bed-Stuy’s crown jewels, Restoration Plaza on Fulton Street, is getting ready to show itself off again after a five-year, $10 million renovation. “We hope...
The School of American Ballet (SAB) is widely regarded as America’s leading ballet school. It is the official academy of New York City Ballet, trains almost...
–77th Precinct covering Crown Heights and Prospect Heights Marijuana felony bust A man was arrested on felony charges for tampering with physical evidence after he tried...
Nazim, my 10-year-old grandson asked why they didn’t want to show bin Laden’s pictures. This question led to my sharing my dismay with killing and revenge. ...
Brooklyn’s African American Protestant denominations were born of discrimination and a desire for self-expression and self-worth. Their contributions to our...
By Jeffery Kazembe BattsIG: @kazbattsIn the 1980’s two young Black heads of state, just as they were getting started in...
by Toni WilliamsIn the latest episode of Brooklyn Savvy, host Toni Williams and an insightful panel delve into the intricacies...
By Fern GillespieWhen Dr. Raymond Codrington, President and CEO of Weeksville Heritage Center, was invited by Trinity College to view...
Vice President Kamala Harris, the nation’s first woman Vice President will go down in the history books as the first...
NYPL will honor one of its most legendary patrons with exhibitions at libraries he frequented, along with programming and book...
By Mary Alice MillerMost Black Americans have heard that after the Civil War, former chattel slaves were promised 40 acres...
By Col. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings,U.S. ArmySpecial to the AFRO“All last night, guns shook on the ground on which I...
