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Passover, a Celebration of Freedom, Begins on Saturday at Sundown

Passover, a Celebration of Freedom, Begins on Saturday at Sundown

The commemoration of the exodus from Egypt is a powerful metaphor that is appreciated not only by Jews, but by people of other faiths as well.
Elected Officials, Faith Leaders Tour Boro Park Seder Matzah Bakery Ahead of Passover

Elected Officials, Faith Leaders Tour Boro Park Seder Matzah Bakery Ahead of Passover

City leaders and faith representatives gathered at Boro Park Seder Matzah Bakery to explore Passover traditions ahead of the holiday that begins at sundown on Saturday.
Take Action by Taking a Seat at the Brooklyn Public Library

Take Action by Taking a Seat at the Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklynites are invited to participate in National Library Week by joining a quiet "Read In" in the grand lobby of the Central Library on April 10.
New York Liberty’s Timeless Torches to Hold Open Auditions for 2025 Season

New York Liberty’s Timeless Torches to Hold Open Auditions for 2025 Season

Timeless Torches mark 20 years of high-energy performances with open auditions for passionate dancers over 40.
Fried Cheesecake? Junior’s Just Went There

Fried Cheesecake? Junior’s Just Went There

We've been doing desert all wrong! Your favorite cheesecake from Junior's Restaurant & Bakery is now golden brown.
BQ Flea Returns to Williamsburg For 2025 Season

BQ Flea Returns to Williamsburg For 2025 Season

Brooklyn’s community-driven market reopens on April 6 under the BQE with vintage finds, local art and food vendors.
Get Your Refund, Brooklyn: Here's Where to Get Taxes Done for Free

Get Your Refund, Brooklyn: Here's Where to Get Taxes Done for Free

There's plenty of help to file your taxes on time.
NYC Communities Fight Closure of Brooklyn's Aviator Sports

NYC Communities Fight Closure of Brooklyn's Aviator Sports

The large sports complex has been hosting programming for children and teens since 2008. Now they say they have to close in just two weeks, but parents and children aren’t going down without a fight.
Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts Today

Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts Today

All New York City residents are required to separate yard waste, food scraps and food-soiled paper from trash and recycling starting on April 1.
Eid Mubarak, Brooklyn! Eid al-Fitr Begins Saturday at Sundown

Eid Mubarak, Brooklyn! Eid al-Fitr Begins Saturday at Sundown

Eid al-Fitr, the three-day holiday that celebrates the conclusion of Ramadan, will begin at sundown on March 29.