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BK President Celebrates Dominican Heritage at Borough Hall with Merengue and Maduros

BK President Celebrates Dominican Heritage at Borough Hall with Merengue and Maduros

The event featured live music and dance performances, a merengue lesson, as well as a number of Dominican eats.
VIDEO: How Brooklyn Pizzerias are Dealing with the New Pollution-Slicing Oven Regulations

VIDEO: How Brooklyn Pizzerias are Dealing with the New Pollution-Slicing Oven Regulations

Pizza parlors that use coal and wood-burning ovens must now slice pollution by 75%, which could cost a lot of dough.
See Who's Added: Afropunk Brooklyn's Most Updated Lineup!

See Who's Added: Afropunk Brooklyn's Most Updated Lineup!

Afropunk Brooklyn, taking place Aug. 26 and 27 at the Greenpoint Terminal Market, will feature such acts as Jazmine Sullivan, Toby Nwigwe, Iniko, Dreamer Isioma and more!
Haiti Cultural Exchange Names Newest Artists for Residency Program

Haiti Cultural Exchange Names Newest Artists for Residency Program

This year’s 2023 Lakou NOU Artists in Residence include Emmanuel Elpenord, Laurena Finéus, Ruth Jean-Marie and Maxine Montilus
Newly Renovated Skatepark in East Williamsburg Welcomes Next Generations of Skaters

Newly Renovated Skatepark in East Williamsburg Welcomes Next Generations of Skaters

Not even thunderstorms could put a damper on the reopening of Blue Park's new Skatepark.
Flatbush/Nostrand Junction to Host Annual African Pop-up Festival on July 22-23

Flatbush/Nostrand Junction to Host Annual African Pop-up Festival on July 22-23

The annual event is part of African Restaurant Week, a citywide food festival that celebrates African cuisine and culture
City Launches New Scholarship Program: Tuition Support for Social Work Degree

City Launches New Scholarship Program: Tuition Support for Social Work Degree

The program will provide tuition support to contracted provider staff who are pursuing a master’s degree.
Perpetual Stew Night in Bushwick is a Hearty Bowl of Never-Ending Hilarity

Perpetual Stew Night in Bushwick is a Hearty Bowl of Never-Ending Hilarity

The stew, which is 34 days old and counting, is served every Tuesday evening at the Fermi Playground in Bushwick.
Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates 5 Years of NYC’s Ultimate Ticket: the Free Culture Pass

Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates 5 Years of NYC’s Ultimate Ticket: the Free Culture Pass

The Culture Pass is a library-led initiative that provides card holders with free access to local cultural institutions.
Independence Day 2023: Here's Where to Watch The Fireworks in Brooklyn

Independence Day 2023: Here's Where to Watch The Fireworks in Brooklyn

Macys is back with its Fourth of July Fireworks, along with a handful of local BK Venues that will offer a spectacular light show!