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BRIC Expands Opportunities for Artists With Disabilities in Residency Program

BRIC Expands Opportunities for Artists With Disabilities in Residency Program

Applications are open for BRIC’s multidisciplinary residency program, and the organization is encouraging artists with disabilities to apply
Bad Managers, Burnout and Health Fears: Why Record Numbers of Hospitality Workers Are Quitting the Industry for Good

Bad Managers, Burnout and Health Fears: Why Record Numbers of Hospitality Workers Are Quitting the Industry for Good

By: Andrew Moreo , Florida International University ; Imran Rahman , Auburn University ; Lisa Cain , Florida International University , and Trishna G. Mistry , University of South Florida About 3.5 million people have at least temporarily left the U.

Off-Duty Cop Charged With Hate Crime After Anti-Muslim Attack: Brooklyn DA

An off-duty police officer has been indicted on charges of assault as a hate crime, menacing as a hate crime and aggravated harassment for an alleged attack on a driver during a traffic altercation in Brooklyn, according to Brooklyn District Attorney
Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Aaliyah

Feb 1: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Aaliyah

Aaliyah means “highest, most exalted one” in Arabic.
'Food Is Our Love Language': How One Family Celebrates Lunar New Year in Brooklyn

'Food Is Our Love Language': How One Family Celebrates Lunar New Year in Brooklyn

First-generation Chinese-American Michelle Lam is passing on some of the traditions her grandmother taught her this Chinese New Year, while adapting other traditions

The Week in COVID-19 (01/31/21): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine.
After Struggling Through Pandemic, Bed-Stuy Food Co-op Prepares for Expansion, Increased Offerings

After Struggling Through Pandemic, Bed-Stuy Food Co-op Prepares for Expansion, Increased Offerings

The food co-op that serves Clinton Hill, Fort Greene and Bed-Stuy was dangerously close to closing, but thanks to an outpouring of community support, it's not goodbye yet.
BK Catholic Schools Say Will End Mask Mandate, If Courts Allow

BK Catholic Schools Say Will End Mask Mandate, If Courts Allow

Brooklyn public school students are likely to be wearing masks for the foreseeable future — but it’s a different story for children attending the borough’s Catholic schools.
Lunar New Year 2022: The Year of the Tiger

Lunar New Year 2022: The Year of the Tiger

2022 is the year of the tiger, the first since 2010. The tiger is action-oriented and represents strength, clearing away evil, and bravery.
Salsa Classes, Printmaking, Orchestra Performances and More at BK Museum in February

Salsa Classes, Printmaking, Orchestra Performances and More at BK Museum in February

Brooklyn Museum’s February programming includes a mix of in-person and online events for those of all ages