Frank Esquilin is funny, adventurous and such an inspiration; he’s actually one of many people in this project (so far) who have taught us how to be free, fight for our dreams, and enjoy life while it lasts.  Frank sells his handmade wallets and book covers at Franklin Avenue...

From left to right: Binta Vann-Joseph, Secretary; Esther Alix, Co-Chair; Dalela Harrison, Co-Chair; Yvette Jackson, Vice-Chair REMINDER: Spring Soiree is tonight, Monday May 17th, at Peaches! —————————— THE WEEKSVILLE...

The Washington Avenue-Prospect Heights Association (WAPHA) with the support of New York City Small Business Services invites area merchants to a small business panel discussion on Wednesday, May 12 at 9:30 am (Loc: Hope City Empowerment Center, 650 Washington Avenue)....

As an urban policy nerd and livable streets booster, I can’t resist any temptation to dissect the impact of Crown Heights’ role as a transit hub for Brooklyn, even though we aren’t thought of as such. Case in point, the recent numbers about the most ridden...

Jannel is the youngest of our storytellers.  She has been living in Crown Heights for sixteen years and she is sixteen-years-old. She loves the neighborhood and says, “I feel like the neighborhood is growing up with me.” Jannel lives in one of the apartment buildings...

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We dropped by this morning’s Lag B’omer Parade and got some nice pics.  The day was very festive with clowns, singing people, chicken costumes, and tons of happy people: Lag BaOmer is a festive day on the Jewish calendar, celebrated with outings, bonfires, and...

May 1: Mixtape on Architecture as Activism 4pm – 6pm $5 suggested donation for the panel and workshops, but no one turned away. Mixtape on Architecture as Activism Discussion panel with Jim Morgan (NYU), Yolande Daniels (studioSUMO),...

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De La Soul To Headline 2010 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival – Tickets Go On sale May 3rd [Brooklyn Bodega] Will Crown Heights look Like park Slope In 5, 10, 20 Years? – Video [NP] Nelson George’s Brooklyn Atlas – Video  [NP] Crown Heights Author Zetta Elliot...