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The Society of Old Brooklynites Elects Crown Heights' Dr. Frederick Monderson as New President

The Society of Old Brooklynites Elects Crown Heights' Dr. Frederick Monderson as New President

The new president of the Society of Old Brooklynites is a Vietnam War veteran, Egyptologist and retired public school teacher who has served on Community Board 8’s transportation committee.
Brooklyn Vibes — BKR's Top-11 Weekend Event Picks: 8/18-8/20

Brooklyn Vibes — BKR's Top-11 Weekend Event Picks: 8/18-8/20

Midnight bowling at Brooklyn Bowl, a Brooklyn Poets showcase, a Crown Heights children's festival, the Black Girl Book Fest, a Brooklyn Nets party at Barclays Center and more events this weekend in Brooklyn.
Greenpoint's Kendra Morris Rejects Love Songs and Embraces 'the Mess' in New Album

Greenpoint's Kendra Morris Rejects Love Songs and Embraces 'the Mess' in New Album

Kendra Morris, who has worked with stars like Este Haim, MF DOOM and Scarlett Johansson, releases new solo album, 'I Am What I’m Waiting For' on Aug. 25.
Brooklyn-Based Comedian Releases Full Version of Viral Eurodance Parody Song 'Planet of the Bass'

Brooklyn-Based Comedian Releases Full Version of Viral Eurodance Parody Song 'Planet of the Bass'

Here's how one Park Slope comedian's parody song caught the attention of millions of fans — including the Jonas Brothers.
Local Uproar: Popular Bed-Stuy Coffee Shop Faces Boycott Over Allegations of Labor Injustice

Local Uproar: Popular Bed-Stuy Coffee Shop Faces Boycott Over Allegations of Labor Injustice

Long touted as a community space, Playground Coffee Shop is facing a boycott amid claims of wage theft and allegations the business profited off the images of its young, LGBTQ+ employees of color.
PHOTOS: 'Hip-Hop Mayor' Eric Adams Celebrates 50 Years of the Genre at Gracie Mansion

PHOTOS: 'Hip-Hop Mayor' Eric Adams Celebrates 50 Years of the Genre at Gracie Mansion

The event honored hip-hop legends and their impact on the culture and identity of New York.
NY Liberty to Face Las Vegas Aces in WNBA’s Third Annual Commissioner's Cup

NY Liberty to Face Las Vegas Aces in WNBA’s Third Annual Commissioner's Cup

Players from both teams can win $10,000 for their charity of choice and more than $30,000 per player in this week’s annual Commissioner’s Cup.
Crown Heights-Based R&B Artist Set to be Next ‘Supernova’

Crown Heights-Based R&B Artist Set to be Next ‘Supernova’

Local musician Garth Taylor combines swagger and soul in the first single off his newest album, “Coronation.”
BKR's Top-10 Weekend Event Picks, Hip-Hop 50 Edition: 8/11-8/14

BKR's Top-10 Weekend Event Picks, Hip-Hop 50 Edition: 8/11-8/14

The NY Liberty Unity game, a movie night hosted by BRIC, a concert featuring A-Boogie and block parties galore, all celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, this weekend in Brooklyn.
Ahead of the Playoffs, Here's Everything You Need to Know About the NY Liberty Today

Ahead of the Playoffs, Here's Everything You Need to Know About the NY Liberty Today

Currently, the team is in first place in the Eastern Conference and second in the league overall, meaning the Liberty will likely be playoff bound this fall.