Due to the pioneering efforts of such scholars as Dr. Andrea Taylor (left), interest in the fields of technology and science by young women is picking up steam. DivaSteam, that is. Dr. Taylor is the volunteer director of the divaSTEAM robotics program located at the Magnolia Tree Earth Center of Bedford-Stuyvesant. A lifelong life-long resident […]Read More
Healthcare crisis in Brooklyn can no longer wait even a single day Elected officials are extremely concerned that mediation between the Interfaith Medical Center (IMC), the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) and the Department of Health (DOH) regarding a future plan for IMC, which was mandated on November 13, 2013 by […]Read More
By Mary Alice Miller After years of planning and construction, central Brooklyn transit riders have begun to access new select bus service replacing limited stops along the B44 route complete with “bus bulb” sidewalk extensions. Most bus bulbs are flush with the sidewalk, but at the Nostrand Avenue/ Empire Boulevard stop the bulb is 4 […]Read More
By: Akirah Harris, Desiree Henderson, Janiyah Hughes, Ailec Lasalle, Chasity Patrick, Jayla Shuler, Janae Singleton, Amya Torres, Ranasia White, Maurice Williams, Students Deborah Alexander and Jean Derico, Supervising Teachers On Wednesday, December 11, 2013, after invited 2nd and 3rd grade students returned to P.S. 243, The Weeksville School, they had to reflect on their visit […]Read More
By: P.S 256/Benjamin Banneker Elementary School Student Council with the support of T. Henry, Parent coordinator, Ms. L. Gray, Counselor, and Teacher Ms. I. Payne On Friday, December 13, 2013, 5th grade students of P.S. 256/The Benjamin Banneker School assisted in the salute to one of our heroes, Mr. Albert Vann, the long-time politician, pioneer […]Read More
Angela Davis, Amiri Baraka, Mark Twain and Victor Hugo have spoken through the ages: the built environment we erect around us reflects our values and civic priorities! By: Morgan Sankofa Powell Consider Boys and Girls High School an art museum. Its upcoming Fortieth Anniversary will mark the installation of 70s masterworks both outdoors and in. […]Read More
Location of the Nostrand Avenue site moves from 35th to 33rd City Council District By Stephen Witt With winter coming in like a hawk and a new mayoral administration, Bedford-Stuyvesant residents are wondering if after a 25-year wait they will finally get a sanitation garage to call their own. Currently, all garbage, street cleaning and […]Read More
Nene’s Secret ethnic hair care collection founders Nene (pronounced Nay-Nay) and Brian K. Marks are a New York married, entrepreneurial couple who have made beauty and babies their mission. Nene was born and lived in Liberia, West Africa until she was 17 and immigrated to the United States. Barely speaking English, a friend suggested she […]Read More