BLM Mural Closes For The Season | Bed-Stuy Week In Review

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Bed-Stuy Black Lives Matter Mural Closes For The Season

A section of Fulton Street that has been closed to cars since June reopened to traffic this week, ending activities held on the mural.

Annual 'Bed-Stuy Beautiful' Clean-Up To Be Held This Weekend

The annual clean-up will help beautify Madison Street, Broadway and Putnam and Howard avenues.

NYers Embrace The New 'Pandemic Pet': A Garden Snail

Mira Moore didn't know she'd be starting a quarantine trend when she brought a snail she found in some arugula back to her home in Bed-Stuy.

Local Teacher Writes Children's Book | Bed-Stuy Week In Review

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'Building Black Bed-Stuy' Founders Featured In Vogue

The four women who started a financial support organization for Black neighborhood residents got a feature in the magazine's latest issue.

BK In Last-Ditch Effort To Stop Controversial Pipeline: Report

A fracked gas pipeline is nearing completion in North Brooklyn, despite calls from ratepayers who'd foot the $185 million price-tag.

Brooklyn Borough President Releases Plant-Based Health Book

Borough President Eric Adams shares his journey to a plant-based diet in a new book with recipes from celebrities and experts.

Bed-Stuy Spared From COVID Lockdown | Bed-Stuy Week In Review

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Brooklyn Pop-Up To Help Freelancers, Small Business Amid Pandemic

A virtual pop-up event this weekend will help freelancers and entrepreneurs find ways to pivot during the coronavirus crisis.

Bed-Stuy Battle Of The Bands To Honor Historically Black Colleges

Council Member Robert Cornegy is planning a competition for historically Black college and university bands at the Black Lives Matter mural.

Bed-Stuy Is 4th Coolest Neighborhood In The World, Survey Says

Time Out has revealed this year's list of the "40 coolest neighborhoods around the world." Only one in New York City made the cut.

Restaurants Cautious On Indoor Dining | Bed-Stuy Week In Review

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Massive Trash Pile Finally Cleared From Bed-Stuy Block

A giant pile of garbage sat on corner of Fulton Street and Franklin Avenue for at least a week before being cleared on Friday.

Bed-Stuy Joins Summit On NYC Coronavirus Recovery

Two Bed-Stuy organizations are joining a summit that will focus on how NYC neighborhoods hit hard by the pandemic can recover.

Street To Close In Front Of Bed-Stuy Library For Family Fun

A block of Macon Street will be closed every Wednesday in October for a line-up of free family activities, according to the library.

Bed-Stuy Film Festival Goes Virtual For 2020

The Bed-Stuy Film Festival will return for its third year next month, this time with a virtual format because of the coronavirus crisis.

Bed-Stuy Teen Launches Jazz Night To Help Combat Gun Violence

The "Jazz Night in White" is part of an idea to expose youth to alternatives to gun violence after a shooting spike on the Bed-Stuy block.

Heart Attack Patient Killed, 8 First Responders Injured In Crash

A early-morning collision between an FDNY ladder truck and an ambulance killed a man while EMTs and firefighters suffered injuries.

'Dedicated To Serving': Bed-Stuy Advocate Is Local Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Bed-Stuy Food Pantry's Emergency Warehouse Extended For 3 Months

Space leased for overwhelming demand during the coronavirus crisis will stay until November, but the food bank still needs a permanent spot.

Donations Needed To Continue Activities At Bed-Stuy BLM Mural

A GoFundMe will keep events going at the Black Lives Matter mural, where comedy nights, wellness classes and even a wedding have been held.

Bed-Stuy Church Service To Honor Those Lost To Coronavirus

The Marcus Garvey Boulevard church will host a community giveaway and memorial service next weekend.

'Black Laughs Matter' Comedy Show Coming to Bed-Stuy BLM Mural

A "Yard Party" with Caribbean-themed celebrations and a comedy show are among the activities coming to the Black Lives Mural this weekend.

Empty Lot Transforms Into Community Fridge, Library In Bed-Stuy

Paula Andrea had an idea to make a community fridge on her block. Soon, neighbors, businesses and local artists were pitching in to help.

Back-To-School Giveaway Coming To Bed-Stuy

Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr. will include a school supplies giveaway at his weekly "Wellness Wednesday" event at Restoration Plaza.

PHOTOS: Wedding At Brooklyn BLM Mural Shows 'Black Love Matters'

Makeita Wilson-Thompson and Shancton Thompson tied the knot on Saturday at the Black Lives Matter mural on Fulton Street.

Brooklyn Wedding At BLM Mural To Show 'Black Love Matters'

Makeita Wilson and Shancton Thompson will "put some love back into the universe" Saturday and get married at the Black Lives Matter mural.

Bed-Stuy Mural Shows Lifelong Challenge Of Having Criminal Record

A new mural on Atlantic Avenue is part of a Bed-Stuy native's campaign about the "perpetual punishment" of living with a criminal record.

Bed-Stuy Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

$10K Grant Helps Bed-Stuy Businesses With Coronavirus Restart

A new $10-million program will help small businesses rebound from the coronavirus crisis, starting with three in Bed-Stuy this week.

Bed-Stuy To Recreate Iconic 1958 Photo At BLM Mural

Black artists will gather at the Fulton Street mural to recreate the "A Great Day in Harlem" photo of jazz artists on its 62nd anniversary.

Brooklyn Fund Gives Lifeline To Immigrants, Detainees In Pandemic

Brooklyn Defender Services is raising money for clients detained in unsafe jails and immigrant families struggling amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Bed-Stuy Library To Reopen For To-Go Service

The Macon Library is one of 10 branches that will open for grab-and-go service on Monday, Aug. 10.

Chef Awaiting Refugee Status At Home Finds Joy Catering For BK

Desmond Clarke was already required to stay home by a pending asylum case when COVID-19 hit, now his catering business fits the new normal.

Photos: Tropical Storm Isaias Rips Through BK, 8K Without Power

See how Tropical Storm Isaias made its mark on Brooklyn on Tuesday. More than 8,000 across the borough could wait days to get power back.

Slate Of Activities Coming To Bed-Stuy Black Lives Matter Mural

A new collective will bring weekend activities to the Fulton Street mural until Labor Day, according to the BK Reader.

Brooklyn Trails Other Boroughs In 2020 U.S. Census Response: Data

Only about half of Brooklynites have taken the Census, which impacts local, state and federal funding.

Bed-Stuy Families Get Grants, Gift Cards With New Relief Fund

A coronavirus relief fund gave out its first grants this week to a new mom, a 53-year-old who was laid off and Davell Gardner Jr.'s family.

Survey To Help Protect Bed-Stuy During Dangerous Heat Waves

Researchers studying heat waves have created a survey to learn about Bed-Stuy, one of the most heat-vulnerable neighborhoods in the city.