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Bilingual Learning Made Fun: New Book Series Helps Children Master Spanish Through Play

By: Brianna Robles The way to a child’s mind is through a book. So why not teach two languages at once, suggests Vanessa Mera Grund,...

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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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Gun Violence in Brooklyn Plummets During June to August Period

Gun violence in Brooklyn dropped significantly between June through August, according to data from the office of Brooklyn District Attorney...

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Mayor Cites Safety Concerns as Reason for NYPD’s Radio Silence

By: Shenal Tissera Mayor Eric Adams defended the administration’s policy of silencing the New York Police Department’s radio...

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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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Brooklyn Welcomes New Wave of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers

With more New Yorkers transitioning to electric vehicles, New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis...

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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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