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Man Who Set Fire in Brooklyn LGBTQ Bar Injuring Patrons Arrested: Feds

Man Who Set Fire in Brooklyn LGBTQ Bar Injuring Patrons Arrested: Feds

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after starting fire at Bushwick’s Rash Bar on Sunday, April 3

Fate of Beloved 120-Yr-Old Building Now in LPC's Hands, as Demolition Permits Are Filed

Local residents submitted a request for landmarking of 411 Willoughby Ave in January. Now, the historic building has been sold, and permits have been filed for a full demolition.
Do You Need a Second Booster Shot? An Epidemiologist Scoured the Latest Research and Has Some Answers

Do You Need a Second Booster Shot? An Epidemiologist Scoured the Latest Research and Has Some Answers

Does the third shot wane over time? Is a fourth dose necessary? What if you’ve had a previous infection?
Janelle Monáe In Conversation at BAM

Janelle Monáe In Conversation at BAM

Monáe will discuss her new book, "The Memory Librarian," an anthology of short fiction that explores surveillance society, totalitarianism, gender identity and political violence
The Largest-Ever Mitzvah Tank Parade Celebrates Jewish Pride, Passover

The Largest-Ever Mitzvah Tank Parade Celebrates Jewish Pride, Passover

The annual event, which featured 120 decked-out Mitzvah Tanks, fanned out into block parties across the city to hand out 12,000 boxes of homemade matzah.

Homeless Advocates Rally at Fulton St. With Alternate Plan to Adams' Removal of Encampments

The news comes as Mayor Eric Adams' administration enters its third week of clearing homeless encampments around the city, as more homeless advocates call for him to stop
Subway Mass Shooter Caught in the East Village Wednesday

Subway Mass Shooter Caught in the East Village Wednesday

Police say a bag with a hatchet, fireworks, two gas canisters were recovered from the scene and a single automatic handgun that apparently jammed which was, perhaps, what saved lives.
Brooklyn Public Library Issues eCards so Teens Nationwide Can Access Banned Books

Brooklyn Public Library Issues eCards so Teens Nationwide Can Access Banned Books

Librarians and teen volunteers spearhead books Unbanned Initiative to combat censorship across the country
Erykah Badu, Kamasi Washington, Phoebe Bridgers and More Bring Music Party to BK With Celebrate Brooklyn!

Erykah Badu, Kamasi Washington, Phoebe Bridgers and More Bring Music Party to BK With Celebrate Brooklyn!

Summer 2022 is truly heating up with this announcement: BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival is returning with performances from Erykah Badu, Yemi Alade, Kamasi Washington, Ravyn Lenae, Phoebe Bridgers and more.
10 Shot and 13 Injured in Sunset Park Subway Mass Shooting, NYPD Release Photo of Person of Interest

10 Shot and 13 Injured in Sunset Park Subway Mass Shooting, NYPD Release Photo of Person of Interest

A man possibly set off a smoke device at the 36th Street subway station before opening fire