Williamsburg Tavis Smiley to send off graduates – Journalist and advocate commencement speaker at LIU’s May 15 graduation By Brooklyn Paper
Williamsburg Taking steps against obesity, diabetes – Local congresswoman awards El Puente with funds for group’s new health campaign By Greg Hanlon
Williamsburg Shining spotlight on building issues – Assemblyman Joseph Lentol wants to create new agency to oversee construction By Greg Hanlon
Williamsburg Shining a light on hate crimes – DA panel reaches out to Brooklyn’s LGBT community in discussing difficult cases By Lesley Grimm
Williamsburg Reading the ‘newspaper of the street’ – A ride-along with cops as they search the neighborhood for gang-related street graffiti By Aaron Short
Williamsburg May Day march for rights – Immigrant activists speak out for fair wages, equality By Aaron Short
Williamsburg Lost in translation at city drugstores – Local activists fight for improved language services in NYC pharmacies By Aaron Short
Williamsburg Helping autistic children shine – FirefliesNY, a new BK martial arts program, caters to children with special needs By Lesley Grimm
Williamsburg Bklyn GOP still has Fossella’s back – Local Republicans stand behind congressman following his DWI arrest By Gary Buiso and Helen Klein
Williamsburg BURG ‘n’ POINT – Testing your metal at Black Rabbit – Questions You Don’t Know the Answers To, & other rounds, at weekly trivia night By Rebecca White