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Canarsie-based Swimwear Brand Creates Affordable, Sustainable Luxury for All

Canarsie-based Swimwear Brand Creates Affordable, Sustainable Luxury for All

Almost Nude by Nia Nicole champions inclusive and ethically-made swimwear.
A Look Inside the New Public Library Branch at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

A Look Inside the New Public Library Branch at Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Crown Heights' historic Brooklyn Children's Museum has expanded to include a new branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. The Brower Park Library opened last week, offering spaces for all ages.
Restaurant Week Served: 10 Spots in Bklyn for a Delicious Bargain!

Restaurant Week Served: 10 Spots in Bklyn for a Delicious Bargain!

The summer edition of NYC Restaurant Week is kicking off Monday with 48 Brooklyn restaurants participating in this year's event.
Brooklyn Vibes-- BKR's Top-10 Weekend Event Picks: 7/21-7/23

Brooklyn Vibes-- BKR's Top-10 Weekend Event Picks: 7/21-7/23

Vintage shopping, a bashment party, an African food festival. a genre-bending music experience and more, this weekend in Brooklyn!
BK Delivery Workers Speak Out as Debate Around Hourly Wage Stalls in Court​

BK Delivery Workers Speak Out as Debate Around Hourly Wage Stalls in Court​

With food delivery companies suing the city over its latest proposed pay rule, NYC is yet to become the first city to implement a minimum wage for delivery workers.
Bushwick Residents Slam LPC for 'Unjust' Decisions, Inaction on Troubled Mansion

Bushwick Residents Slam LPC for 'Unjust' Decisions, Inaction on Troubled Mansion

Bushwick residents claim that the NYC Landmark Preservation Commission's "unjust" decision-making on historic buildings is leading to the erasure of Bushwick's unique history and speeding up gentrification.
At Rally, Greenpoint Advocates Urge Mayor not to Backpedal on McGuinness Boulevard Redesign

At Rally, Greenpoint Advocates Urge Mayor not to Backpedal on McGuinness Boulevard Redesign

Mayor Adams walked back on previously announced plans to add two bike lanes on Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard. The decision upset supporters of the plan, but gave hope to its critics.
BK Maternal Health Expo Signals Much-Needed Progress, BK Moms Say

BK Maternal Health Expo Signals Much-Needed Progress, BK Moms Say

Mother-daughter duos packed Brooklyn Borough Hall this past Saturday for a maternal health expo that had many Brooklyn moms grateful their daughters had more access to information than when they gave birth.
NYC Teens Compete in Poetry Slam Semifinals for Cash Prize at Bed-Stuy's Restoration Corporation

NYC Teens Compete in Poetry Slam Semifinals for Cash Prize at Bed-Stuy's Restoration Corporation

Out of 12 semifinalists, six are heading to the final round to perform at Nuyorican Cafe for a grand cash prize of $1,000.
Shop Black-Owned Businesses at Building Black Bed-Stuy's Outdoor Markets This Summer

Shop Black-Owned Businesses at Building Black Bed-Stuy's Outdoor Markets This Summer

The crucial lifeline for Black-owned businesses in Bed-Stuy is now in its fourth round of fundraising.