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DiningEventsFeaturesNews

Hetty Lui McKinnon Celebrated as 2024 James Beard Award Winner

By: Hannah Berman For most eaters, the word “salad” conjures a plate of leafy greens. Sometimes those greens might be freckled...

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EducationNews

Brooklyn Parents Debate City’s Strategy for Reducing Class Sizes

By: Megan McGibney As the public school year closes for students on Wednesday, some Brooklyn education advocates wonder whether children...

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DevelopmentProperty

BQE Triple Cantilever Renovation Postponed to 2029

By: Christopher Edwards The city Department of Transportation (DOT), which is currently gathering community feedback on design plans to...

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EventsNews

Coney Island Mermaid Parade Triumphs Despite Scorching Heat

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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FeaturesNews

From Strangers to Neighbors: Mixteca’s Role in Welcoming Immigrants to Brooklyn

By: Katey St. John Amidst all the struggles that immigrants face before and after arriving in the concrete jungle known as New York City,...

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Arts and CultureEducationNews

Understanding Juneteenth: Its History and Significance

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day for African Americans. Juneteenth celebrates the...

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DevelopmentNewsResident Issues

Locals Advocate for New Amenities, Including Food Stalls and Kayak Launches, at Sunset Park Pier 6

By: Christopher Edwards Sunset Park residents said they wanted an area for food vendors, and canoe and kayak launching pads, to be part...

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DevelopmentEventsHealth

Health Festival Focused on Black Men’s Health This June 8

By: Christopher Edwards For the third year, Brooklyn nonprofit Heart, Body & Soul will host the Black Man’s Health Festival...

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Uncategorized

‘Sure We Can’ Leads Brooklyn’s Push for Boosted Can Deposit Rates in NYC

By: Katey St. John Tucked into a quiet block of Bushwick, the recycling facility nonprofit Sure We Can provides canners—people who...

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DevelopmentEducationNews

From Brooklyn to Ghana- Brownsville Teens Set For 10-Day Trip

By: Brianna Robles Picture this: You’re in high school and you’re afforded the opportunity to travel across the world alongside some of...

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