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Blossoms Are Blooming at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The first cherry blossoms of the year have started blooming at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Apr 14, 2021 5:52 PM Read more >

City Leaders Launch Iftar on the Go to Increase Access to Free Halal Meals During Ramadan

Almost 4,500 halal meals will be distributed across the five boroughs during Ramadan

Apr 14, 2021 12:20 PM Read more >

Brownsville Apartments Start at $362 a Month in Huge Housing Lottery

Apartments are available for families of up to seven people, earning between $14,915 and $118,400 a year.

Apr 14, 2021 10:26 AM Read more >

Jazz Musician Brings Ritual and Education to his Flatbush Community

Roy Nathanson turned his block into a Jazz haven last year, and this spring, he offers local kids music lessons.

Apr 13, 2021 1:55 PM Read more >

Ramadan Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Begin the Holy Month of Fasting

Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual introspection, a celebration of the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of what became the Quran.

Apr 13, 2021 11:42 AM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Welcomes The Burger House, an Ode to Eccentric Taste Buds

Fulton St has a new burger joint on the block, and owner Jon Yearwood says it has something for everyone.

Apr 13, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Secret Society With Underground Railroad Roots Reintroduces Itself in Bed-Stuy

Faced with a declining membership and crumbling clubhouse, the United Order of Tents in Bed-Stuy is allowing a glimpse into its secret society in the hopes its legacy will be preserved

Apr 13, 2021 9:24 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Community Vaccination Sites Help Increase Access, Combat Misinformation in BK

One Community is one of the many community groups helping vulnerable BK residents access COVID-19 vaccines

Apr 12, 2021 9:22 PM Read more >

What's in the State Budget for BK: From Rent Relief to Benefits for Undocumented Workers

Albany lawmakers pass a budget that could be a lifeline to many Brooklyn residents

Apr 12, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

The Mom Changing Brooklyns Skate Scene in Memory of Her Son

Loren Michelle is working hard to get a new community skate park and eco-garden built in Brooklyn in memory of her son Pablo Ramirez

Apr 12, 2021 11:31 AM Read more >