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Beloved Brooklyn Ice Cream Truck Celebrates 80 Years of Sweet Traditions

Assemblyman William Colton on Friday honored the family behind Chubby the Ice Cream Man, an ice cream truck that has been operating in...

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Film For Change: How NYC Cinemas Are Driving Civic Engagement

Cinema with a Cause, a groundbreaking initiative organized by the Center for Law and Social Justice, is set to unite the New York City...

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Spike Lee Cinema to Debut with Special Screening of Crooklyn and Q&A Session

The Alamo Drafthouse will rename its recently renovated downtown Brooklyn theatre in honor of iconic filmmaker, Spike Lee, according...

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From Brooklyn to the Runway: Braids Steal the Spotlight at Fashion Week

By: Brianna Robles Braids, beads, crimps and curls is the best way to describe the action that takes place at Braided, a Crown Heights...

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Weekend Mas Camp Promotes Inclusive, Eco-Friendly Costumes for West Indian Day Parade

By: Brianna Robles If you end up on Eastern Parkway on Monday for this year’s West Indian Day Parade, you will likely spot hundreds...

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Crabby Shack Marks 10 Years of Seafood Excellence in Crown Heights

By: Brianna Robles On any given day, if you’re strolling down Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn, you may come across a multitude of Crown...

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Atrium82™: A Dynamic Space for Fitness Enthusiasts and Wedding Celebrations

By: Brianna Robles Tucked away in a second-story Park Slope brownstone is Atrium82, a uniquely designed, Black-woman-owned venue that...

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Art and Music Fusion: Nikki Williams Brings Retro Soul from Sugar Hill to Bed-Stuy

By: C. Zawadi Morris Nikki Williams grew up in the section of Harlem known as “Sugar Hill” during the 60s and 70s, joyfully dancing...

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CURLFEST 2024: Embracing Black Hair, Beauty, and Cultural Pride

By: Brianna Robles Hundreds of people gathered on a misty Saturday in Prospect Park to celebrate Black natural hair and beauty...

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Prospect Park Resonates with Meshell Ndegeocello’s Uplifting Gospel Show

By: C. Zawadi Morris After a rescheduled performance due to rain, singer and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello gave fans everything they were...

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