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Brooklyn Public Library is Offering Jay-Z-Themed Library Cards Through August — Here's How to Get One

Brooklyn Public Library is Offering Jay-Z-Themed Library Cards Through August — Here's How to Get One

The Brooklyn Public Library's central branch is also featuring an exhibition that celebrates Jay-Z's career until October.
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BRIC's Programming in Honor of Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary to Feature Wiki, Digiable Planets

BRIC's Programming in Honor of Hip-Hop's 50th Anniversary to Feature Wiki, Digiable Planets

Events include an alternative rap show, a hip-hop activity night and a block party.
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200+ Dancers Vogue at Midwood Gas Station in Honor of Slain Dancer O’Shae Sibley

200+ Dancers Vogue at Midwood Gas Station in Honor of Slain Dancer O’Shae Sibley

Hundreds of supporters and community members gathered for a moving memorial to honor O’Shae Sibley, a Black gay man who was killed in a hate crime last week.
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Winners of Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest Announced

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn: Winners of Greenest Block in Brooklyn Contest Announced

Brooklyn Botanic Garden names East 25th Street between Avenue D and Clarendon Road in Flatbush as Greenest Residential Block.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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