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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
BK Pols Plead With Gov. Hochul to Deny National Grid New Gas Permits

BK Pols Plead With Gov. Hochul to Deny National Grid New Gas Permits

The New York governor and Department of Environmental Conservation are due to release their decision on National Grid's request for new vaporizers in Brooklyn Feb. 7
Brooklyn's Street Vendors Demand Legalization and End to Crushing Fines in Manhattan March

Brooklyn's Street Vendors Demand Legalization and End to Crushing Fines in Manhattan March

Over 400 Street Vendors from across the city marched on Thursday to advocate for the passage of S1175, a bill that would protects and legitimizes their businesses.
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Bushwick

Overall, crime is up in Bushwick, and in Brooklyn as a whole.