Kyle Fleming+FollowBed Stuy’s streets come alive with artBed Stuy is about to transform into a vibrant outdoor gallery as the Stoops Art & Community Summer Festival returns for its 12th year! This Saturday, Decatur Street will be buzzing with live performances, interactive art, local vendors, and plenty of activities for kids—all for free. The festival’s theme, “Echoes of Greatness,” shines a spotlight on the neighborhood’s unsung heroes, with a special ceremony honoring six locals making a real difference. It’s more than just a block party—it’s a celebration of Bed Stuy’s creative spirit and community pride. Who’s planning to check out the art crawl or support local artists this weekend? #Culture #BedStuy #StoopsFestival00Share
Darius Alvarez+FollowBed-Stuy family fights for a safe homeImagine paying rent every month, but your apartment feels more like a hazard zone than a home. That’s what Joshua and Skye in Bed-Stuy are dealing with—brown water in the tub, mold everywhere, and outlets so faulty they’re afraid to plug anything in. With a baby on the way, Skye’s worried about health risks, while Joshua’s pleas for help have only led to management accusing him of harassment. Nine violations later, they’re still waiting for real action. Would you stick it out or pack up and go? How should tenants handle situations like this? #Relationships #BedStuy #TenantRights10Share
dianahicks+FollowBed-Stuy’s stoops turn into art stages SaturdayBed-Stuy’s famous stoops are about to become the city’s most creative stages this Saturday! The STooPS Festival is back for its 12th year, filling the neighborhood with live dance, music, and art right on the sidewalks and stoops we walk by every day. From Brooklyn Ballet’s Brian Henry krumping outside a church to Colombian flute and maracas echoing down Decatur Street, the whole community gets to join in. There’s even a Kiddie Korner with a treasure hunt and puppets for the little ones. How do you feel about seeing local art and culture celebrated right on your block? #Culture #BedStuy #STooPSFestival00Share
Jennifer Rojas+FollowNew Bed-Stuy lottery: $5.5K “affordable” unitsA new housing lottery just opened at 211 Nostrand Avenue in Bed-Stuy, but here’s the twist: the so-called “affordable” four-bedroom apartments start at $5,525 a month, with income requirements topping out at nearly $295K. The building offers modern finishes, big windows, and stainless-steel kitchens, but tenants cover all utilities. For many locals, these prices might feel out of reach—so what does “affordable” really mean in today’s Brooklyn? Would you or anyone you know qualify, or does this just highlight how tough it’s become to find truly accessible housing in the neighborhood? #News #BedStuy #BrooklynHousing10Share
