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A Giant Bubble Will Take Over Grand Army Plaza for Bklyn Library's 'Democracy Lab'

Democracy Lab, housed in a massive inflatable bubble, will present workshops and talks on social justice and civic engagement with The Simpsons writer Mike Reiss, New Yorker writer Rachel Aviv and more.

Sustainability and Fun Returns with the 11th Annual Go Green! Brooklyn Festival

Go Green! Brooklyn is dedicated to informing Brooklynites about sustainable living in the borough, and how they can get involved. Go Green! Brooklyn Festival.

Get a Slice of Petee's Pie at Its New Clinton Hill Cafe

The Clinton Hill outpost of Petee's Pie Co. is a warm, welcoming bistro-diner, offering both old favorites and a brand new savory menu. Petee's Cafe.

Are NYC's Beaches Safe? City Offers Free Texting Service So 'You Know Before You Go!'

The 'Know Before You Go' texting service allows subscribers to know if water conditions are safe before heading to NYC's beaches. Manhattan Beach. Photo credit: NYCparks.

Brooklyn Public Library Strikes a Chord with Residents and Instrument Lending Program

Brooklynites who are members of the Brooklyn Public Libary members can now explore their musical side and borrow an instrument for up to eight weeks! Photo courtesy Brooklyn Public Library Have you always thought about picking up an instrument, but w

BLKXDESIGN Kicks off New Talk Series with Award-Winning Architect Mario Gooden

Mario Gooden, the founder of one of the few African American-owned architecture firms in the country, shared his insights on design, development and community Mario Gooden (left) and BLKXDESIGN founder Yosef Alexander (right).

BP Adams Calls on City to Provide Security Guard Funding for All Schools

'All of our children deserve to be safe. Students should be learning math, not massacre,' said BP Adams. BP Adams called at rally on Wednesday for security guard funding for all schools.

Explore Fort Greene and the Historic Wallabout District with These Free Walking Tours

The guided tours invite you to discover Fort Greene Park's history, learn little-known facts about Walt Whitman, and explore Wallabout's historic architecture and landmarks.
NYC's Last Plastic Straw? A Ban May Soon Come, Councilmember Espinal Hopes

NYC's Last Plastic Straw? A Ban May Soon Come, Councilmember Espinal Hopes

The Brooklyn lawmaker is setting out to make plastic a thing of the past, and he is starting with the straw.
New Initiative 'Window to Flatbush' Promotes Local Businesses Through Art and Design

New Initiative 'Window to Flatbush' Promotes Local Businesses Through Art and Design

'Window to Flatbush' matches emerging media makers with a professional filmmaker and a branding company to make local businesses more vibrant and colorful. The inaugural cohort of "Window to Flatbush.