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Sunday Bliss: Libraries Welcome Back Readers with Reopenings

By: Sonia Zinkin-Meyers City officials and community members gathered at the Central Library branch of the Brooklyn Public Library to...

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EPA Examines Suspected New Contaminants at Greenpoint Superfund Site

By: Shenal Tissera As more than two dozen buildings currently undergo contamination mitigation for dangerous levels of chlorinated...

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New BK Restaurant a ‘Love Letter to Bushwick’

By: Hannah Berman Marie’s, a new pasta spot on Wyckoff Ave, self-identifies as a “love letter to Bushwick.” Chef and owner Miguel...

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Bushwick Educators Speak Out Against Principal’s Alleged Toxic Leadership at I.S. 347

By: Megan McGibney Intimidation. Toxic leadership. Disrespect. Retaliation. These sharp words were used to describe Principal Neyva Rivera...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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