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Hundreds of Native Trees Added to Brooklyn's Prospect Park

Hundreds of Native Trees Added to Brooklyn's Prospect Park

About 60 Prospect Park Alliance volunteers planted nearly 400 native trees and shrubs to enhance the park's tree canopy.
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Brooklyn Unscripted: Chi Ossé

Brooklyn Unscripted: Chi Ossé

BK Reader is kicking off a new monthly series where Brooklynites unpack the serious — and not so serious — issues shaping the borough, starting with City Council Member Chi Ossé.
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Brooklyn Bar Celebrates Serving Cold, Cheap Beers For 50 Years

Brooklyn Bar Celebrates Serving Cold, Cheap Beers For 50 Years

Denny’s, a beloved Kensington dive bar, is marking its 50th anniversary, with three days of music, free bites and throwback drink prices, from Oct. 10 - 12.
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Brooklyn Distillery Toasts 13 Years With a Spirited Red Hook Celebration

Brooklyn Distillery Toasts 13 Years With a Spirited Red Hook Celebration

Brooklyn’s award-winning Widow Jane Distillery marks its 13th anniversary with a celebration of whiskey, music and mystery.
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Brooklyn Waterfront Ice Skating Venue Reopens in November With New Holiday Programming

Brooklyn Waterfront Ice Skating Venue Reopens in November With New Holiday Programming

SKATE at Domino Park in Williamsburg returns for a second season on Nov. 10, with DJ nights, holiday events and new birthday party offerings with skyline views.
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Sukkot And 'Those Wooden Huts' in Brooklyn Explained

Sukkot And 'Those Wooden Huts' in Brooklyn Explained

Sukkot, a Jewish harvest celebration, begins on the evening of Monday, Oct. 6 and ends on Oct. 13.
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Yom Kippur, The Holy Day of Repentance And Reconciliation For Jewish People, Begins at Sundown

Yom Kippur, The Holy Day of Repentance And Reconciliation For Jewish People, Begins at Sundown

This day of atonement is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
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This New Brooklyn Book Store Will Haunt You

This New Brooklyn Book Store Will Haunt You

The Twisted Spine in Williamsburg offers books, drinks and pastries, all with a spooky theme.
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Brooklyn Gets a Taste of Chifa

Brooklyn Gets a Taste of Chifa

Johnny’s, a new Chinese-Peruvian spot in Williamsburg, serves up comfort food rich in tradition with a modern twist.
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Atlantic Antic Celebrates 50 Years With Brooklyn’s Biggest Street Festival

Atlantic Antic Celebrates 50 Years With Brooklyn’s Biggest Street Festival

Brooklyn’s iconic Atlantic Antic marks its 50th anniversary on Oct. 5 with hours of music, food, fashion, family activities and community pride.
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