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NYPD Plans To Double Coverage in Crown Heights at the J'Ouvert Celebration

On Tuesday, New York Police Department officials stated that they plan to double the amount of officers that they usually have on duty for the Crown Heights based J'Ouvert festival.

Determined Brooklyn Entertainer Uses His Talents to Save Lives

Keenan "Special" Bristol performs for a crowd at Restoration Plaza Keenan Bristol wasn't due on stage for another hour but already the 38 year old was putting on a show for the crowd gathered at Restoration Plaza .

Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival Promises a Family Music Experience

The Fort Greene Park Jazz Festival began in July 2010 and has provided live Jazz entertainment for families, neighborhoods, and New Yorkers at large.

Battle Week Celebrates Independence & 240th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn

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Afropunk Adds Laura Mvula, Yaadcore and more to the 2016 Brooklyn Lineup

Amid social media controversy over the Afropunk London event, which just replaced M.I.A. with Grace Jones as their headliner, the Brooklyn based version of the music festival is boasting an even bigger lineup than previously planned.
A No Pokémon Kinda Weekend

A No Pokémon Kinda Weekend

The weekend shall soon be upon us and I'm interested to see how it's going to play out in Brooklyn with the new "Pokémon Go" craze.
Brooklyn Borough President will Host Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series

Brooklyn Borough President will Host Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series

Beginning this Monday, the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series and the Seaside Summer Concert Series will feature a host that is all too familiar with Brooklyn-based audiences.

Light the World Foundation's Annual Arts and Music Festival Presents Culture and Scholarship Opportunities

With the unwavering support and sponsorship from Brooklyn State Senator Jesse Hamilton, the inclusive Light the World Foundation is poised to present their 6th Annual Arts and Music Festival on July 9.

Crown Heights' FiveMyles Gallery Offers Dynamic Summer Exhibitions

Perfectly located in the quickly-changing Crown Heights section of Brooklyn, FiveMyles is a artistic gem that serves a community of painters, storytellers and more.

Anti-Gentrification and Displacement Forum at Brooklyn Museum Plans to Inform and Empower

The Brooklyn Museum, an evolving cultural and intellectual hub in Brooklyn, will host the Brooklyn Community Forum on Anti-Gentrification and Displacement this Sunday, July 10, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.