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Eric Wyatt’s Saxophone Magic Returns to Fusion East December 2!

Fusion East Caribbean & Soul Food Restaurant is rapidly gaining attention as one of Brooklyn’s top spots for live music, and its...

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Affordable Housing

Crystal Street Transformation: 5-Story Mixed-Use Building Coming to East New York

East New York’s building boom continues to transform previously empty lots, with recent permits submitted for a five-story mixed-use...

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DSA Divide: Why They Didn’t Endorse Chi Ossé Against Jeffries

Chi Osse Credit: Emil Cohen:NYC Council Media Unit Per NYC Newswire, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapter in New York City...

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Nydia Velázquez Retires: The End of an Era in Congress

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez has revealed that she will not seek re-election in 2026, concluding more than thirty years of service in the...

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Kota the Friend Set for Two-Night Run at The Blue Note, Blending Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Brooklyn Soul

photo credit: Kota the Friend by Minh Nguyen In a rare crossover moment between contemporary hip-hop and New York’s storied jazz...

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Brooklyn Among Top U.S. Counties Losing Residents Due to Flood Risk and Housing Costs

Brooklyn is now among the top three U.S. counties experiencing the most significant population outflows from flood-prone areas, according...

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New York’s New Judges: Meet the Supreme & Civil Court Election Winners

Left to right, Top: (Supreme Court) Claudia DePeyster, Brian Gotlieb, Jacqueline Williams. Bottom: (Civil Court) Juliet Howard, Chidi Eze,...

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Zohran Mamdani Elected Mayor of New York City: A Turning Point for Democrats and the Rise of the Socialist Wing

In a pivotal New York City election, Zohran Mamdani is set to serve as the city’s next mayor, signifying a dramatic generational and...

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Harmony Bartz: Fusion East’s New 1st Tuesdays Music Star!

Brooklyn Buzz, together with Fusion East Caribbean Soul Restaurant & Bar, is bringing extra excitement to East New York with “1st...

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$7 Million Sale of East New York Development Site Signals Growing Investment in the Neighborhood

A 22,500-square-foot site at 749 Van Sinderen Avenue in East New York has exchanged hands for $7.05 million, highlighting growing investor...

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