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SQUALL: A Brooklyn Film Offering a Glimpse into the Journey of Overcoming Substance Abuse

By: Brianna Robles In 2022, 3,026 people died of overdoses in New York City alone, according to provisional data provided by the city. Of...

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Brooklyn Fencer Qualifies for Paris Olympics

By: Megan McGibney The Paris Summer Olympics begins in July – and one of Brooklyn’s own will compete there! Bensonhurst...

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Heat Wave Doesn’t Deter Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade

By: Tony Lipka The sun was blazing, but the mass of mermaids marched on. The 42nd annual Mermaid Parade was held on Saturday, bringing...

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Celebrate Juneteenth in Style at Brooklyn Museum’s Western-Themed Bash

By: Brianna Robles Saddle up your horses and pull out your cowboy boots! Brooklyn Museum is hosting its Fourth Annual Saddles and Soul:...

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City Youth Find Mentorship And Inspiration in Actor Jamie Hector

By: Kaya Laterman As a child growing up in Flatbush and Crown Heights, actor Jamie Hector says he really didn’t discover the arts until...

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Groundswell Brings Purposeful Art to NYC’s Streets and Communities

By: Katey St. John Walking along the streets of Brooklyn, each building has a unique story blooming inside. Many times, however, these...

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DanceAfrica’s Spirit Walkers Ready Themselves For a Rich Cultural Showcase

By: C. Zawadi Morris Every year for the past 47 years, the Brooklyn Academy of Music has been host to DanceAfrica, the largest African...

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Anthony Ramos and Brooklyn Borough President Revitalize Bushwick School Arts Program

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and actor Anthony Ramos on Wednesday teamed up to bring free, year-round after-school theater...

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The Billie Theater Hosts Fabulation: A Hilarious and Thought-Provoking Story of Self-Rediscovery

By: C. Zawadi Morris As part of its Spring 2024 Season, themed “RESISTANCE,” the renowned Billie Holiday Theatre in features  a...

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Spotlight on Talent: Prospect Lefferts Gardens Showcases Local Artistry in Vibrant ‘7 7’ Event

By: Shenal Tissera On a recent spring weeknight, Brooklynites gathered in a backyard, not knowing what to expect. In the end, there was...

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