The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival is throwing a party this week that includes a film festival, the Juice Hip Hop Exposition, a free block party, talks and, on July 15, the grand finale concert.
The Hip-Hop Institute takes place on July 12, 10am-7pm,
at Medgar Evers College. The theme of the day/conference is “Speak The
Truth." Discuss issues of empowerment, social justice, health &
wellness, as well as entrepreneurship. The programming consists of
lectures, panels, and various workshops.
On Thursday, July 13th*, stop by Albee Square for the Spread Love Block Party from 4-9pm. Dance as DJ Spinna and DJ Uncle Ralph McDaniels spin on the 1s and 2s; hang in the beer garden, and stick around for some giveaways from the festival.
The big highlight comes on July 15, with the grand finale concert in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Full schedule here.
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival comes to Albee Square, Crown Heights, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Monday, May 29, 2017
J'ouvert Safety Forum Thursday in Brooklyn
At 6 p.m. Thursday, Assemblymember Walter T. Mosley, City Council Member Laurie Cumbo, and District Leader Geoffrey Davis will hold a town hall to discuss public safety in Crown Heights and Prospect Heights during J’ouvert.
The town hall will take place at P.S. 375.
J'ouvert is the celebration that kicks off the night before the West Indian Day Parade.
Roughly 2,000 police officers were stationed at jouvert/the parade last September, but violence still broke out. Two people were shot and killed.
In 2015, one of Governor Cuomo's aides, Carey Gabay, was killed at J'ouvert.
Officials are looking at the future of the event.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Drag Queens at the Library, ePrix Coming to Brooklyn, Woman Who Hired a Hit Man and More Brooklyn Briefs
You can walk across the Brooklyn Bridge with Bill Murray next month: https://t.co/38NrPIAyjr pic.twitter.com/qJGoW8o2UR— Time Out New York (@TimeOutNewYork) May 16, 2017
- Brooklyn Public Library brings drag queens, kids together for story hour. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Brooklyn judge sanctions city lawyer for 600 objections in disastrous deposition of NYPD cop. [Daily News]
- Brooklyn Seltzer Boys delivers NY nostalgia in a bottle. [Crains]
- International ePrix Formula E Car Championship coming to Brooklyn expected to draw thousands. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Retired NYPD cops upset about overturned Brooklyn convictions – and millions in settlement money. [Pix11]
- 17-year-old stabbed in the neck outside East NY high school. [Daily News]
- Brooklyn woman accused of hiring hit man to kill husband to obtain insurance money faces life without parole. [Daily News]
- Residents suing the city over the planned opening of a controversial Crown Heights homeless shelter say they’re close to an agreement. [DNAinfo]
- NYCHA trains residents for well-paying jobs in construction at Brooklyn's City Tech. [Brooklyn Eagle]
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Friday, April 21, 2017
Did Charter School Delete Video Showing Crime? Plus: Asshole Neighbor; The Pigeon In the Kitchen Dilemma; and More Brooklyn Briefs
— PicPublic (@PicPublic) April 20, 2017
- Brooklyn charter school deleted video showing students sexually assaulting girl on bus: lawsuit. [Daily News]
- Asshole neighbor painted another Brooklyn brownstone owner's wall black, without her permission. [Daily Mail]
- Report: As homelessness increases, Brooklyn stands to lose thousands of units of affordable housing. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Williamsburg woman comes back from long trip to find a pregnant pigeon in her kitchen, using an orange pasta strainer as a nest. [CBS]
- Parents say Crown Heights school did not disclose abnormally high levels of lead in water supply. [Pix11]
- Sheepshead Bay, old and new: Condos where El Greco Diner stood. [Brooklyn Eagle]
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Friday, March 10, 2017
Meeting About Controversial Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Taking Place Tuesday
A public meeting about the shelter, at 1173 Bergen Street, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 6:30-8:30pm at Uncommon Charter School, located at 1485 Pacific Street, Brooklyn NY 11216, between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues.
Please note, there is an allotted two hour time limit by the school, so arrive on time.
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Friday, February 10, 2017
Kushner Tenant Videos Mouse on Baby's Crib; Shootings; Adorable Snow Photos and More Brooklyn Briefs
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| Henry Ward Beecher, Plymouth Church. Photo: MK Metz |
- A new three-floor pop-up cultural oasis, dubbed The Sonic Jungle, will be coming to Prospect-Lefferts Gardens. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- A 66-year-old man who worked for the NYPD as a steam fitter was found fatally shot in his Bath Beach home Wed. night. [Gothamist]
- Video captures mouse walking on baby’s crib in crummy Brooklyn apartment building owned by Kushner, Trump's son-in-law. [Daily News]
- There's a cheese cave below the streets of Crown Heights. [Patch]
- More adorable snow day photos. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- The Senate confirmed Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services during a 2 a.m. vote Friday. [The Hill]
- He lied: Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian envoy before Trump took office, despite denials, officials say. [Washington Post]
Morning walk on the Brooklyn Bridge, 1905. pic.twitter.com/iTR39akChF— History Lovers Club (@historylvrsclub) February 8, 2017
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
Kings County Hospital's Psych Ward Not a Horror Anymore; Sen. Sampson Gets 5 Years; Sanctuary Restaurants; and More Brooklyn Briefs
— Heather (@Amber02150) January 18, 2017(As a commenter pointed out, this is actually the Manhattan Bridge.)
- The federal government says Kings County Hospital's Psych Ward has been transformed from a dangerous, dilapidated mess to a modern, healthy facility. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- State Sen. John Sampson was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice, lying to FBI. [Daily News]
- 15-year-old released in 2014 murder of Brooklyn rabbi in Miami because of lack of evidence. [abc7]
- Sanctuary Restaurant Movement launches in Brooklyn. [Kings County Politics]
- Officials were set to unveil plans for new schools and new seats in Brooklyn's fast-growing District 15 at a public forum last night. [DNAinfo]
- Eric Garner case before Brooklyn grand jury. [Newsday]
- The NYPD is on the hunt for a serial robber with a penchant for perfumes. [nbcNY]
- 16-year-old boy busted for threatening 13-year-old girl with BB gun at Brownsville school. [Daily News]
- A man who was viciously stabbed at a Crown Heights deli over 50 cents said he’s lucky to be alive. [News10]
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Murder at J'Ouvert; Antisemitic Truther Speaking at Brooklyn Commons; and More Brooklyn Briefs
See photos from the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn https://t.co/azLJtOXIoY pic.twitter.com/C7kOoEfrjI— Newsday (@Newsday) September 6, 2016
- Despite 200 light towers and double the number of cops, violence erupted at the start of the J'ouvert celebration in Crown Heights Monday morning, leaving two people dead and four others injured. [abc7]
- ‘Law and Order’ actor will run for NYC mayor in 2017. [NY Post]
- Outcry over Brooklyn Commons hosting "antisemitic truther" Christopher Bollyn. [JewSchool]
- Police need help finding a 60-year-old Brooklyn man who went missing nearly a month ago. [Pix11]
- Everything you ever wanted to know about a Brooklyn building called “Turn Verein." [Brownstoner]
- Thai restaurant Samui opens soon in Brooklyn Navy Yard. [News12]
- Is Rudy Giuliani losing his mind? [Politico]
Apartment Broker Recommends Brooklyn Residents Spend No More Than 150% Of Income On Rent https://t.co/fJdBE2nB6L pic.twitter.com/L15k7xNQLM— The Onion (@TheOnion) September 5, 2016
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
Possible Subway Expansion; Fight Over a Hat; Captain America and More Brooklyn Briefs
Open house to discuss #Gowanus' future draws more than 100 people. https://t.co/wuHAdqSCnk pic.twitter.com/FRbpm767IT— Brooklyn Daily Eagle (@BklynEagle) August 11, 2016
- Cops hone in on killer who shot Brooklyn man in fight over hat. [Daily News]
- For some, Brooklyn's skyline is just sooo boring. [WSJ]
- Activists not mellow over ’Melo’s link to Armory project. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Captain America came home to Brooklyn on Wednesday and even his arch enemy was there to welcome him with open arms. [DNAinfo]
- Traditional Nigerian dishes like Moi Moi (steamed bean pudding)and other mouth-watering dishes will be featured in NY's 1st annual African Food Festival this weekend. [Fort Greene Focus]
- Photos: Flatbush nabe named Greenest Block in Brooklyn. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- A century-old idea to extend the subway from Crown Heights to Marine Park is picking up steam. [Brooklyn Daily]
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Thursday, March 3, 2016
Shot in the Butt in Crown Heights; Brooklyn Perv; Brooklyn Influencers and More
Spring Crocus explosion at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. pic.twitter.com/fzHYA7Yi6B— Rob Jett (@thecitybirder) March 2, 2016
- A man was shot in the butt across the street from two Crown Heights school yesterday afternoon. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Borough Board approves sale of Brooklyn Heights Library, but advocacy group files a federal complaint. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Women-owned businesses are gaining ground in Brooklyn, with a 39 percent increase in the borough over a five-year period. [DNA info]
- An upstate father's horrible discovery has led to the discovery of Brooklyn man who police say preyed on children. [13Wham]
- On May 14, hundreds of cyclists will ride en masse along 7.5 miles of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway at the inaugural Brooklyn Bike Rave, a glowtastic night ride with lights and music. [Brownstoner]
- Interesting list: 100 Most Influential People in Brooklyn Culture. [Brooklyn Magazine]
- No need for Con-Ed: Brooklyn-based LO3 Energy is running a platform that lets anyone sell energy to their neighbors using blockchain technology. [BizJournals]
- A little-known Newtown Creek access point takes shape. [Greenpointers]
- Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton weigh in on important Brooklyn issues. [Brokelyn]
- Shimmy ‘Til Her Garters Break’: Drag Queen Visury Fox heats up Bay Ridge. [Bensonhurst Bean]
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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Police Investigate Four Shots Fired From Roof in Crown Heights 1 a.m. Tuesday
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| 1494 Lincoln Place. Photo, map data courtesy Google. |
Police officers were dispatched to 1494 Lincoln Place between Rochester and Buffalo Avenues in Crown Heights to investigate a report of four shots fired at roughly 1:10 a.m. early Tuesday.
The shots were fired from the rooftop, according to the dispatcher. Officers from the 77th Precinct are assigned.
Update: Another location is associated with these shots as well, according to dispatch. This is 1514 Sterling Place, at Utica and Rochester, in the rear.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Brooklyn: Harris First African-American to Represent Majority White District; Persaud in Canarsie
Congrats 2 Assemblymember Pamela Harris. 1st #nonWhite 2 rep majority #White district ever in #NYS @MarkTreyger718 pic.twitter.com/0QRAIFSynm
— Jumaane (@JumaaneWilliams) November 4, 2015
Democrat Pam Harris enjoyed a "bigger than expected victory" in the race to succeed former Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny, the Brooklyn Eagle reports.
It had been expected to be a close race. But instead, Harris easily defeated Republican Lucretia Regina-Potter, 63 percent to 37 percent.
The 46th AD includes parts of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Coney Island.
Harris is the only African-American to represent a majority white district in New York City, the Observer says.
In another Brooklyn race, Democratic Assemblymember Roxanne Persaud won a landslide victory in the special election in the 19th state Senate District (Canarsie-Crown Heights-East Flatbush).
Persaud will take the seat formerly held by Democrat John Sampson, convicted.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Negligent Landlord? Crown Heights Tenants Forum Tonight (Wed.)
Assemblymember Diana Richardson is holding a forum tonight in Crown Heights on tenants rights.
The forum takes place at the Crown Heights Library at 6:30 p.m.
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Monday, September 14, 2015
'Peace Over Violence' March in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
"This is a prayer walk to end violence that takes place in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn...." said Councilmember Laurie A. Cumbo in a release.
"With each step, we will honor those who have lost their lives to gun violence and pray for those whose lives have been forever altered by the loss or injury of a loved one."
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Monday, August 24, 2015
Fire in Brooklyn Heights; Grace Jones Bares Almost All; and More Brooklyn Briefs
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| 75th Precinct is a homicide hotspot. |
- A Crown Heights man died of his injuries 14 hours after muggers brutally punched and kicked him — and he declined medical attention. [NY Post]
- A whole lotta smoke in Brooklyn Heights as electrical fire breaks out. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Watch Jon Stewart hit John Cena with a chair at WWE SummerSlam at Barclays Center. [Washington Post]
- Local legends and rising stars are among the comedians performing at the Brooklyn Comedy Festival, running this week. [amNY]
- Grace Jones had a lot in common with the Times Square painted ladies at Brooklyn's Afropunk festival Saturday night. [Mashable]
- Hump: Touring amateur porn festival to steam up Brooklyn. [Brooklyn Paper]
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Monday, July 20, 2015
Sympathy for Teen Who Killed Father; Poly Prep Trouble; and More Brooklyn Briefs
Mothers of #TrayvonMartin, #TamirRice, #MikeBrown & #EricGarner at vigil in Brooklyn earlier today. #StillCantBreathe pic.twitter.com/ebKu6gR9Xy
— Keegan Stephan (@KeeganNYC) July 19, 2015
- In Kensington, there is great sympathy for the 19-year-old son now charged with stabbing his father to death. [PIX11]
- A man fell off the roof of a Crown Heights townhouse while filming a rap music video. [Gothamist]
- Poly Prep accused of sending a goon to intimidate is a lawsuit. [Brooklyn Paper]
- Dramatic spike in hospital visits prompts Cuomo to push for tougher synthetic pot regulations. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- A Brooklyn church is about to vanish. [WSJ]
- Don't want to park your own car? Zirx is offering valet parking service in DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Vinegar Hill and Downtown. [Technical.ly]
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Monday, March 2, 2015
Crown Heights Assembly Race; Brooklyn UFT Charter School Closing; and More Brooklyn Briefs
- 'Gadfly' gets the nomination for Brooklyn Crown Heights Assembly race. [Observer]
- Citi Bike releases map of Williamsburg and Greenpoint expansion -- Nothing in Park Slope for a couple years. [Streetsblog]
- U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch with former Mayor David Dinkins, in Brooklyn. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Controversial UFT Charter School in Brooklyn to close elementary and middle grades. [NY1]
- Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn to speak at Brooklyn Historical Society Thursday: This Thursday evening, March 5…[ BHB]
- A trustee of Brooklyn Hospital Center has taken over as temporary CEO; Dr. Becker is off to profitable work. [Brooklyn Eagle]
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Monday, February 9, 2015
Missing Family in Crown Heights
Brooklyn: Missing Family in Crown Heights. If you see any of these ppl call Crown Heights Shomrim 718-774-3333 or 911 pic.twitter.com/HGiiheDbdj
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) February 8, 2015
An entire family, the Kutsys -- mom Chana, dad Alan, and two girls, Rivka and Chaya -- have disappeared from Crown Heights.
If you see any of them, call 911 or Crown Heights Shomrim 718-774-3333.
Brooklyn: NYPD searching for 2 young sisters who disappeared with mother and father @ABC7NY http://t.co/dBm1ZcAYC1 pic.twitter.com/7tZiYaElgF
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) February 9, 2015
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Monday, October 20, 2014
Jewish Crown Heights Tenants Rally Against Alma Realty's Rent Hikes
| Map data Google 2014 |
Tenants, elected officials and affordable housing advocates rallied on Sunday, October 19 to protest Alma Realty's deregulation of affordable units in Brooklyn's Jewish Hospital Crown Heights apartment complex. Over the last several weeks, tenants have learned that Alma is now demanding market rate prices upon lease renewal.
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, said, "While the rents in communities like Crown Heights steadily rise, Brooklyn Jewish Hospital apartments represent some of the few remaining affordable units in the community. We simply cannot allow these apartments to become deregulated, and risk displacing working-class New Yorkers."
Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley, said, "Crown Heights has changed dramatically over the course of the last 10 years and what once was affordable is no longer."
Senator Velmanette Montgomery, said, "Landlords cannot be allowed to decide arbitrarily whether an apartment is regulated or not: we have procedures to protect tenants and we will make sure that they are followed. We desperately need affordable housing, and this is about keeping affordable housing truly affordable."
Tenants said they would no longer be able to live in the city if the hike goes through.
Other officials also made statements, including BP Eric Adams, Council Member Laurie Cumbo, Lenore Friedlaender, executive director of Build Up NYC. Protesters were also joined by the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board, Pratt Area Community Council, Build Up NYC, Crown Heights Tenant Union, Real Affordability for All coalition and 32BJ SEIU.
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
Community Boos NYU LICH Fail; Dock Street DUMBO Ginormous; and More Brooklyn Briefs
- Brooklyn community groups, nurses, officials slam NYU failure to keep LICH ER promise. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Developer replaces big, unpopular Sheepshead Bay condo plan with plan for bigger condo. [Sheepshead Bites] via [Brokelyn]
- New rendering shows how overwhelming the new Dock Street building in DUMBO is. [DumboNYC]
- Michael Grimm: Foreign policy expert. [Brooklyn Eagle]
- Kensington science teacher arrested, accused of sexually abusing five of his students at P.S. 249. [Daily News]
- Two panels on race in Brooklyn. [Brownstoner]
- Crown Heights North 7th Annual House Tour on Oct. 4. [CHN]
- This is what chestnuts look like on a tree. [MatthewWills]
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