Locals gathered at the Ingersoll Community Center last night to meet with the new New York City Housing Authority Commissioner, Shola Olatoye. (Photo by Emily Field)

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Locals Meet New NYCHA Commissioner Shola Olatoye

  • April 29, 2014

Locals met the new New York City Housing Authority Commissioner, Shola Olatoye, last night at a town hall meeting in the Ingersoll Community Center.

Locals enjoying the spring weather by Fort Greene Park. (Photo by

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The Day: Fort Greene Cafe Shut Down, NYCHA Town Hall Meeting and Fort Greene Goods

  • April 21, 2014

Read about a cafe closing, a NYCHA town hall meeting and Fort Greene swag in this morning’s news wrap.

35th District City Council Member Laurie Cumbo, seen during a summer push to win her current seat on city council. (Photo by The Nabe)

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Cumbo to Hold Inauguration Party at Ingersoll Community Center

  • January 10, 2014

35th District City Council Member Laurie Cumbo will hold an inauguration party at the Ingersoll Community Center this weekend, when New York Senator Chuck Schumer will administer a symbolic oath of office.

Between last week's blizzard and this week's severe cold, winter is in full swing this year. (Photo by Oswaldo Cabrera)

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The Day: A Community Board 2 Meeting, Laurie Cumbo’s Inauguration and a New Local Barbecue Joint

  • January 8, 2014

We’ve got the details on tonight’s Community Board 2 general meeting – the first of the new year – as well as news on Laurie Cumbo’s inauguration to be held at the Ingersoll Houses Community Center, and a new barbecue eatery coming to the nabe.

Council Member Letitia James (Photo by Erin Horan)

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As Public Advocate, James Will Likely Focus on Housing

  • November 13, 2013

City Council Member Letitia James’ allies have said that she is likely to make housing a central issue in her new role as New York City’s Public Advocate.

Laurie Cumbo marches in the International African Arts Festival parade on July 6. (Photo by Emily Field)

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35th District Candidate Profile: Laurie Cumbo

  • August 8, 2013

Learn about Laurie Cumbo, a candidate for the 35th District City Council seat who has plans for improving the New York City Housing Authority.

Local public housing residents gathered at a NYCHA meeting to discuss its proposal to lease public land to private developers last night at the Ingersoll Community Center. (Photo by Emily Field)

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Locals Protest NYCHA Proposal to Lease Public Housing Land to Private Developers

  • June 26, 2013

Locals spoke out against a controversial NYCHA proposal to lease public housing land to developers of luxury apartment buildings.