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Discover Black Histories And Futures at Weeksville Heritage Center

Discover Black Histories And Futures at Weeksville Heritage Center

The Weeksville Heritage Center is celebrating Black History Month on Saturday with an all-day event that includes workshops, talks, music and vendors.
Brooklyn Parents Owed About $100K After Preschool Closes With Little Warning

Brooklyn Parents Owed About $100K After Preschool Closes With Little Warning

When Rory’s Room, a preschool in Windsor Terrace, closed its doors in October, parents were given just days to find new childcare options. Now families say they are owed thousands in tuition refunds.
Last Minute Ideas For Valentine's And Galentine's Day

Last Minute Ideas For Valentine's And Galentine's Day

Unwrap some love for your partner or bestie with these fun activities in Brooklyn!
Roots, Rhythm and Afro-Caribbean Flavor Lands in Fort Greene

Roots, Rhythm and Afro-Caribbean Flavor Lands in Fort Greene

Mango Bay, a new Afro-Carribbean fine dining restaurant, is serving up complex and beautiful dishes in a cozy brownstone setting.
Head to This Brooklyn Bistro For Burgers With a Twist

Head to This Brooklyn Bistro For Burgers With a Twist

Guest chefs are grilling up specialty burgers at gertrude's in Prospect Heights, delighting foodies from across Brooklyn.
Alamo Drafthouse Lays Off 40 Workers at Downtown Brooklyn Location

Alamo Drafthouse Lays Off 40 Workers at Downtown Brooklyn Location

Employees from the Downtown Brooklyn location of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema were fired on Monday, shocking current and ex-workers who were in the midst of contract negotiations.
Feb 4: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

Feb 4: Brooklyn Black History Maker, June Jordan

Jordan was one of the most widely published and highly acclaimed African-American writers of her generation.
The Changing Tides of Bed-Stuy's Tompkins Avenue

The Changing Tides of Bed-Stuy's Tompkins Avenue

The success of the shops along Bed-Stuy's vibrant commercial strip — many of which are Black- and women-owned — is creating challenges that are changing the character of one of Brooklyn's key Black cultural centers.
Feb 2: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

Feb 2: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Eddie Murphy

Brooklyn-born Eddie Murphy was listed as one of the "100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" by Comedy Central.
After a Stroke, Bay Ridge Boutique Owner Seeks Community Support

After a Stroke, Bay Ridge Boutique Owner Seeks Community Support

It was just another late August morning for Dyker Heights resident Lynn Sanders when she suffered a stroke. Her comeback since then has been an uphill climb and the future of her Bay Ridge boutique is up in the air.