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Fashion Takes Action for Brooklyn Fire Victims

Fashion Takes Action for Brooklyn Fire Victims

Net proceeds from ticket sales for “A Very Brooklyn Fashion Show” will support the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition, an arts group and gallery, as it recovers from a fire that tore through its Red Hook space in September.
Meet Firefighters, Paramedics And EMTs during FDNY Open House

Meet Firefighters, Paramedics And EMTs during FDNY Open House

Over 200 New York City firehouses and EMS stations will open their doors to the public on Oct. 18 and Oct. 19.
Here's Your Chance to Step Inside Brooklyn's Architectural Treasure-- Its Brownstones!

Here's Your Chance to Step Inside Brooklyn's Architectural Treasure-- Its Brownstones!

The 47th annual Bed-Stuy House Tour returns on Oct. 18, allowing visitors to tour the spectacular collection of Victorian townhouses and brownstones while funding college scholarships for local students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.