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(l to r): Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Amy Hobby and Ava DuVernay On Tuesday, March 28, at 7:00pm, in honor of Women's History Month, Pratt Institute will continue its Pratt Presents speaker series-- lectures, conversations, and performances by distin

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"The Art of Seeing" by Michael Milton Yet sunshine brightens after rain, The darkness comes and goes again, So solace follows bitter pain, As seasons wax and wane. ~Elizabeth Chase Akers Allen (1832—1911), "November," c.

Yako: I love memes! Two years ago, I did not even know what a meme was. According to Wikipedia, memes have been around since 1976! And the word "meme" is short for "mimeme," which is from Ancient Greek, meaning "imitated thing.

From Monday, March 20 to Thursday, March 30 , restaurateurs and foodies across the borough will be participating in Dine In Brooklyn, the borough's official restaurant week.

With the exception of dance, recreational activities for girls are non-existent in Brownsville, one of New York's poorest neighborhoods.

Employment Opportunities in Brooklyn Seeking employment? Here are five new opportunities posted this week within just a few miles from where you live: Boston Market Delivery Driver - 1589 - Ralph Avenue - Brooklyn, NY Company: Boston Market Job Title

I know, I know, it's St. Patrick's Day weekend and you're gonna go bananas. You're gonna drink copious amounts of Jameson and Guinness, scream and shout with your friends and make a complete fool out of yourself.

photo credit: gothamist.org On Wednesday, Crown Heights residents voiced their concerns about the newest homeless shelter, Bergen Houses, confirmed to open later this month.

New York City's homeless population is the highest it has ever been since the Great Depression.