Dominic McKenzie

Bed Stuy

A Woman On A Mission: District 41’s Council Member Alicka Ampry-Samuel

Ampry-Samuel (foreground) at a press conference at City Hall on February 20, putting pressure on NYCHA to fix heat and hot water issues in public housing. (Credit: Councilwoman Ampry-Samuel’s office)BROWNSVILLE — Two months into her first term as Council Member for Brooklyn’s 41st district, Alicka Ampry-Samuel has already

Arts & Culture

One Remarkable Woman Is Changing The Lives of New York Veterans, Helping Them Heal Through Art

BAY RIDGE – As Veterans Day approaches, thousands of Americans around the country are preparing to celebrate and thank those who gave service to the country, at home or abroad. Many Veterans in Brooklyn are thankful for art therapist Beryl Brenner. On Wednesday, November 8, an event held to commemorate the

Bed Stuy

Mothers Turn Grief into Community Action

Cassaberry (left, in black) joins a circle of prayer before releasing balloons in honor of her son, Jamal Singleton.BROOKLYN – Monica Cassaberry has turned the pain of losing her son to gun violence into a cause that helps other grieving families across Brooklyn. Six years ago this September, Cassaberry’s