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The Number of Lifeguards in NYC has Taken a Dive — Here's How Brooklyn's Public Pools are Handling It

The Number of Lifeguards in NYC has Taken a Dive — Here's How Brooklyn's Public Pools are Handling It

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has hired around 800 lifeguards for its public pools and beaches, which is a steep decline from pre-pandemic numbers.
TikTok Star and Entrepreneur Hits the Bull’s-Eye with Newly Opened Archery Range at Industry City

TikTok Star and Entrepreneur Hits the Bull’s-Eye with Newly Opened Archery Range at Industry City

Wild Captives, the first woman-owned archery range in the U.S., opened at Industry City this month. With it comes empowering archery lessons, an endless supply of arrows and a founder redefining the sport.
BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 7/7 – 7/9

BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 7/7 – 7/9

The annual Giglio festival in Williamsburg, an Afrocentric drum party in Bushwick, a maximalist pop-up shop in Gowanus, a free concert in Coney Island and more Brooklyn events!
City Parks Foundation Announces Hot July SummerStage Lineup in Brooklyn

City Parks Foundation Announces Hot July SummerStage Lineup in Brooklyn

Headliners include Skip Marley, Nick Hakim, dead prez, Courtney Washington and more.
Patty Mills and Brooklyn Nets Unveil New Mural in Sunset Park

Patty Mills and Brooklyn Nets Unveil New Mural in Sunset Park

Mural inspired by Mills’ Indigenous Australian roots and honors local and global Indigenous communities
VIDEO: A Bed-Stuy Treasure Approaches 100 Years, Led by This One, Phenomenal Music Teacher

VIDEO: A Bed-Stuy Treasure Approaches 100 Years, Led by This One, Phenomenal Music Teacher

Extraordinary music, education, laughter and dedication permeate the Patricia F. Robinson Music School, continuing the institution's nearly 100-yr-old practice.
BKR’s Totally Awesome July Fourth Weekend Event Picks: 6/30 – 7/4

BKR’s Totally Awesome July Fourth Weekend Event Picks: 6/30 – 7/4

Celebrate July Fourth with a Coney Island hot dog eating contest, a fireworks display, the African Arts Festival and parties all weekend long.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden to Host Hypnotic New Sculpture Exhibition

Brooklyn Botanic Garden to Host Hypnotic New Sculpture Exhibition

This will be the artist's largest U.S. art exhibition since 2012.
Meet Your LGBTQ+ Democratic Socialist Match at Bushwick's New Speed Date Event

Meet Your LGBTQ+ Democratic Socialist Match at Bushwick's New Speed Date Event

A new event hopes to help LGBTQ+ Democratic Socialists of New York meet the leftist loves of their lives.
'Africa Fashion' is a Dazzling Celebration of the Continent in Brooklyn Museum's New Exhibit

'Africa Fashion' is a Dazzling Celebration of the Continent in Brooklyn Museum's New Exhibit

The exhibit is the largest-ever presentation of African fashions in North America, featuring more than 180 works, including standout pieces from the Museum’s collections.