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Crown Heights, Prospect Heights Residents Demand Transparency on Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Plan

By: Asar John As the debate over the city’s proposal to revitalize Atlantic Avenue begins to take shape, many Crown Heights and...

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden Lights Up the Holidays with Spectacular Fourth Annual Lightscape

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden officially kicked off its fourth annual Lightscape on Nov. 22, transforming its grounds into a dazzling...

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From Battling Flames to Championing Curls: Gregory Shepherd’s Journey with Kultivated Hair Care

By: Moses Jeanfrancois Firefighter by day and hair care entrepreneur by night, Brooklyn native Gregory Shepherd is making a name for...

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Brenda Catalano Joins Brooklyn Org to Drive Philanthropic Growth

Brooklyn Org, a platform for community philanthropy and transformational change in Brooklyn, has named Brenda Catalano as its first Chief...

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Brooklyn Cheers for Jayson Tatum Look-Alike at Black Heartthrob Competition in Bed-Stuy

By: Brianna Nunley Drawn by curiosity and hopes of a meet-cute, a crowd braved a chilly Sunday afternoon in Herbert Von King Park in...

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New Book Amplifies the Legacy of Trailblazer Shirley Chisholm

By: Brianna Robles During her long-lasting career, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once stated, “Everyone, with the exception of the Black...

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Brooklyn’s Hidden History: A Tale of Slavery and Black Resilience

By: Christopher Edwards Brooklyn’s past as a slaveholding capital, and later a center for free Black life, is explored in Brooklynites:...

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IN PICS| A Milestone for NYC: Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Marks Six Decades of Engineering Excellence

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, one of New York’s most stunning engineering feats, celebrates its 60th anniversary on Thursday. When...

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Brooklyn’s Forgotten Freedom Fighters: A Walking Tour Unveils the Borough’s Abolitionist Roots

By: Christopher Edwards A new walking tour of Downtown Brooklyn shares the story of the borough’s free Black communities in the 19th...

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New Faces, Beloved Stars at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Winter/Spring Season

Various acclaimed artists will grace the stage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) throughout the winter/spring 2025 season. Sponsored...

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