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Greenpoint's Most Exclusive French Omakase Restaurant Adds Affordable Cheese Course

Restaurant Yuu used to only seat 36 people per night. Now, the fine-dining eatery has opened its doors to the masses with an innovative cheese plate.

Oct 4, 2023 11:13 AM Read more >

'Becoming a Better City': Local Foster Care Org Will Now Support Kids in Justice System

The Center for Fair Futures is celebrating its fifth anniversary and expanding its reach.

Oct 3, 2023 1:51 PM Read more >

A Look Inside Brooklyn's Sukkot

Sukkot is a week-long Jewish harvest holiday that requires participants to celebrate in handmade outdoor huts.

Oct 3, 2023 1:23 PM Read more >

Celebrating the Life of the LOCnificent

The fifth annual Locnficient festival celebrating dreadlock hair did not disappoint for those who are happy to be nappy!

Oct 3, 2023 10:36 AM Read more >

Inside the Battle Over the Weekly Street Fair on Tompkins Avenue: Part 2

Some local business owners say the Tompkins Avenue Open Streets Program has negatively impacted their businesses.

Oct 2, 2023 1:27 PM Read more >

Step Inside the Eclectic Jam Session Heating Up Bushwick

Pulse Sessions is a raucous yet intimate event at The Sampler Bushwick where musicians from all walks of life gather every Wednesday night to create improvised music.

Oct 2, 2023 12:54 PM Read more >

Why Are These Ocean Hill-Brownsville Residents Concerned About This Affordable Housing Development?

During Community Board 16's monthly meeting, members and local pols raised several questions and concerns regarding an application to develop housing on a lot in Ocean Hill-Brownsville.

Oct 2, 2023 12:14 PM Read more >

BKR's Top-10 Weekend Event Picks in Bklyn: 9/29-10/1

A Pizza Run, Brooklyn Rocks Festival, A Yoga Retreat a Book Giveaway out of a Bodega and More this weekend in BK!

Sep 29, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

This Bed-Stuy Hero is Wrestling Gun Violence with Donation-Based Boxing Classes

Antoine Cassidy, founder of the No Gun Smoke School Tour, just started a new boxing program at RS Strength Gym to empower at-risk youth.

Sep 28, 2023 2:35 PM Read more >

Inside the Battle Over the Weekly Street Fair on Tompkins Avenue: Part 1

The Tompkins Avenue Open Streets Program has opposition from some local homeowners who say it has negatively impacted their quality of life. But is it enough to topple the wildly popular program?

Sep 27, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >