Grandma would be so proud. Three young cousins are sewing it up at their East Flatbush shop called Fashion Library and showcasing their streetwear brand. As Roshawn Mussington said, “We risked our whole savings, everything. We decided it was all or nothing.” Store Opening If you haven’t been there yet – it’s definitely worth a…
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Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Midwood, Jewish Man Arrested
Anti-Semitic activity in New York and New Jersey is on the rise. A Brooklyn boutique was recently confronted for selling Swastika-shaped earrings, and now Ocean Parkway’s Midwood area is awash in graffiti and Jew-hating phone calls. Two homes, an apartment building and a school were covered in numerous swastikas and the message “Die Jew,” leaving…
Success Academy Opponents’ Voices Unheard
Opponents of the opening of another Success Academy charter school in Williamsburg were out in force on Tuesday night at a hearing to discuss the merits of opening a charter school in the neighborhood. The Williamsburg community is being split in half by the issue where many newcomers to the neighborhood who are more affluent…
Metropolitan Museum of Art Opens Renovated American Wing
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is finally opening its collection of American paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. The American Wing’s collection features works from the 18th through 20th centuries. The renovated exhibit now displays all works on a single floor in a chronological and thematic order. The galleries are located in 26 rooms that…
Have Fun with Frolic! in Williamsburg
If you’re a rockin’ mom who wants to have something to do with her babe during her free time – have we got the spot for you! Two neighborhood moms just opened the new location called Frolic! and it’s definitely a spot where you can frolic. Rockin’ New Spot This new spot is located on…
The Brooklyn Hospital Center Chooses TIAA-CREF to Manage Retirement Plans
TIAA-CREF, a major organization in retirement services, was recently picked as the new manager of the Brooklyn Hospital Center’s $403 billion retirement plan, providing employees with numerous investment options, financial education and advice. These investment opportunities will be developed specifically to suite the hospital’s workers. “TIAA-CREF was the right partner for us because of their…
Brooklyn Resident Helps Out Student
It’s always heart-warming to hear of stories where people do great things for each other. This is one such story. Last Sunday, the New York Daily News ran a story about undocumented immigrants who were struggling to pay for school since they didn’t qualify for financial aid. A Student In Need They featured Angy Rivera’s…
New York Critics Circle Awards in NYC
The New York Critics Circle Awards were held on Jan 9th, naming the Best Picture, Best Actors and many other honorees. The Critics Circle contributed to the Oscar-related speculations on the almost completely silent film “The Artist,” naming it the Best Picture of the year, as well as recognizing its director, Michael Hazanavicius, as Best…
New Soccer Team Coming to Brooklyn College
Soccer appears to be catching on all around New York – and it’s coming to Brooklyn in full force. Brooklyn College will be adding a womens’ soccer team next fall, as will two other schools in the CUNY system. As the City University of New York Athletic Conference associate director Kim Santoiemma said, “Because of…
Arctic Bird Watching in New York
Western New York’s frigid winters are especially tough on wildlife, often resulting in hibernation or migration. Still, certain animals, like the American Robin, choose to remain in the region despite the cold, making it a breathtaking place for winter bird watching. Connie Adams, a Senior Wildlife Biologist for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation,…
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