Brooklyn

Fusion East Announces Live Music Lineup in East New York

Fusion East Caribbean & Soul Restaurant in East New York, Brooklyn has announced a its 2026 Live R&B and Jazz Music Series featuring full bands and singers known across New York City’s live music scene. The monthly performances will bring live R&B, jazz, funk, reggae, and Latin jazz to the neighborhood, giving residents a place to enjoy professional live music alongside Caribbean and soul cuisine without leaving East Brooklyn.

Nikki Lucas Hosts East New York Easter Hat Pageant

(Press Release) Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, will host the 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon for East New York seniors on April 2, 2026, in East New York. The annual event will bring together seniors from across the 60th Assembly District for an afternoon of fellowship, entertainment, and the community’s longtime Easter hat pageant tradition.

Kota the Friend Releases New Single “Love Slave”

(Press Release) Independent hip-hop artist Kota the Friend has released his latest single, “Love Slave,” offering listeners another preview of his upcoming project Local Art Dealer, Vol. 1, set to arrive on March 25 across all major streaming platforms. The new record follows the February release of “Love Me” and continues to introduce the sound and creative direction behind the forthcoming project. Beyond the music, Local Art Dealer reflects Kota’s ongoing commitment to independence while highlighting a broader movement focused on supporting and collaborating with local artists across music, fashion, visual art, and other creative disciplines.

New East New York School Planned on New Lots Ave

Plans filed for a seven-story educational facility that could serve up to 500 students in the growing East New York community.

Mercedes Narcisse Endorses Civil Court Candidates

(Official Press Release) NYC Council Member and Female District Leader Mercedes Narcisse Endorses Christine Ortiz, Danielle Noel, and Anthony Vaughn Jr. for Kings County Civil Court

Congressman Dan Goldman Bill Targets SNAP Benefit Theft

(Press Release) Rep. Dan Goldman has unveiled bipartisan legislation to strengthen protections for SNAP recipients as benefit theft continues to impact households across New York and beyond. The proposal would move SNAP cards toward more secure chip technology, require updated federal security standards, and help beneficiaries replace compromised cards more quickly. The measure comes amid growing concern over electronic benefit theft, with millions of dollars in food assistance reportedly taken from New Yorkers in recent months.

CUNY To Triple NYC Teaching Fellows Enrollment

The City University of New York announced a major expansion of its NYC Teaching Fellows program, more than tripling enrollment for the 2025 cohort as demand for educators rises across the city.

Christine Ortiz Announces Candidacy for Brooklyn Civil Court

(Press Release) Christine G. Ortiz, Esq. Announces Candidacy for Brooklyn Civil Court Judge (Countywide)

Kota the Friend Releases Local Art Dealer Vol. 1

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(Press Release) Kota the Friend Releases Local Art Dealer Vol. 1 Exclusively on EVEN

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