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Brooklyn Nets' Rising NBA Esports Star Tariq Reed is a Virtual Force

Brooklyn Nets' Rising NBA Esports Star Tariq Reed is a Virtual Force

The Nets Gaming Crew, an official NBA esports team based in Barclays Center, is currently training for its next championship, and virtual star Tariq Reed is on a mission to make Brooklyn proud.
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Unmasking the Skyrocketing Cost of Food in Brooklyn, Pt. 1

Unmasking the Skyrocketing Cost of Food in Brooklyn, Pt. 1

The pandemic boom of overanxious shoppers stockpiling foods is over. Why, then, are grocery shoppers paying so much now for so little? In this two-part series on food shopping in Brooklyn, BK Reader examines some of the reasons and possible solutions for the outrageously high cost of food.
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Gullah Geechee Brunch is a 'Sweet Catch' in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Gullah Geechee Brunch is a 'Sweet Catch' in Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Step off busy Nostrand Avenue into a cool, coastal-inspired oasis for a carafe of mimosas and a seafood-rich brunch.
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Hip Hip Hurray for Memorial Day!

Hip Hip Hurray for Memorial Day!

Not to be confused with Veterans Day which celebrates American veterans (survivors) of war, Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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See How These Bed-Stuy Fourth Graders Taught Adults How to Code and Fly a Plane

See How These Bed-Stuy Fourth Graders Taught Adults How to Code and Fly a Plane

During Master Class Day, the elementary school students of Bed-Stuy’s Ronald E. McNair P.S. 5 showcased their prowess in STEM, aviation, urban gardening and more.
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BKR’s Memorial Day Weekend Event Picks: 5/26-5/29

BKR’s Memorial Day Weekend Event Picks: 5/26-5/29

An African dance festival, a roller skate scavenger hunt, a Memorial Day parade in Bed-Stuy, an Afro-gospel hangout and more Brooklyn events to power your long weekend.
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BK Tenant Advocacy Groups Protest, Ask City to Step in, as Mold, Sewage Plague East NY Apartment

BK Tenant Advocacy Groups Protest, Ask City to Step in, as Mold, Sewage Plague East NY Apartment

More than 40 protesters from Brooklyn advocacy groups gathered outside City Council’s offices Tuesday night to protest the poor living conditions at an East New York apartment.
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'We're not demanding luxury': Crown Heights Tenants Announce Rent Strike, Protesting 3 Months Without Gas

'We're not demanding luxury': Crown Heights Tenants Announce Rent Strike, Protesting 3 Months Without Gas

Tenants in a 36-unit Crown Heights building rallied on Sunday to announce a rent strike — with support from Councilmember Chi Ossé and Brooklyn Eviction Defense — due to a 100-day gas outage caused by a basement fire.
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Inside the Social Media Strategies of 5 Thriving Brooklyn Businesses, Pt. 2

Inside the Social Media Strategies of 5 Thriving Brooklyn Businesses, Pt. 2

Love it or hate, social media is here to stay, creating more influencers and millionaires than ever before. In this two-part series, BK Reader met with local small business owners who are using social media to find new and dedicated audiences, grow their businesses… and earn more money.
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BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 5/19-5/21

BKR’s Totally Awesome Weekend Event Picks: 5/19-5/21

A Cajun and Creole music festival, the Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk, outdoor yoga at the Brooklyn Museum, a Pinkster celebration and more Brooklyn events to power your weekend.
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