Bedford-Stuyvesant News • Brooklyn Paper

A grassroots public transportation advocacy organization rallied outside popular Bedford–Stuyvesant subway station for better transit service.

Public transportation advocates urge Gov to fund more frequent service

By Jada Camille

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DA moves to vacate wrongful murder conviction after true killer confessed guilt

By Jada Camille

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AMNY

Man in Brooklyn shot dead in hail of bullets at public housing complex: cops

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries gave his 10th inaugural address at Brooklyn Technical High School in Fort Greene. Jan 29, 2023.

Politics

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries announces $1 million in funds to help Black veterans group

By Isabel Song Beer

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Bedford-Stuyvesant

‘Special kind of night’: Brooklyn Chamber honors local leaders at Black History Month tribute

By Jada Camille

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AMNY

Top Cop Sewell heads to Brooklyn neighborhood for chat on crime with local residents

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Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation unveils plans for major Restoration Plaza revamp

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Business

‘It breaks my heart’: Macon Hardware to close after decades in Hayes family

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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Firefighters battle blaze in Bed-Stuy smoke shop

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell

Varick Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church receives $200,000 construction grant.

Religion

Historic Bed-Stuy church receives $200,000 restoration grant after suffering water damage

By Jada Camille

American Airlines and partners host a Black History Month celebration honoring Bessie Coleman.

Kids & Education

Black History Month takes flight early at Dr. Ronald E. McNair public school

By Jada Camille

New bar and eatery, Three Maples, has opened up shop in Bed-Stuy. Jan. 20, 2023

Three Maples wants to be your new favorite Bed-Stuy bar

By Isabel Song Beer

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Bed-Stuy to get truly affordable complex with 238 apartments, food co-op, community programs

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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Business

Montage Brooklyn, cafe and wine bar with tastes of New Mexico, coming to Bed-Stuy

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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News

Brooklyn’s first ‘Smart Compost’ bins appear on Bed-Stuy streets

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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Bed-Stuy residents want Brownstone blocks landmarked in aftermath of Dangler demo

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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