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Photos: 'BLKtopia' at Afropunk 2024

Photos: 'BLKtopia' at Afropunk 2024

This year's festival, which took place at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park, August 23 - August 24, was hosted by BRIC's "Celebrate Brooklyn."
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Register Now for the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival

Register Now for the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival

Literary festival takes place from September 5th to 8th
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The North Face Climb Festival Descends On Brooklyn

The North Face Climb Festival Descends On Brooklyn

Climb Festival takes place Saturday August 24th at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 5
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From Sugar Hill to Bed-Stuy: Nikki Williams' Art and Music Journey Brings the 60s and 70s Back to Life!

From Sugar Hill to Bed-Stuy: Nikki Williams' Art and Music Journey Brings the 60s and 70s Back to Life!

Williams will host a workshop series called "Pass the Peas" at Brooklyn's Macon Branch Library on August 22 and 29
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Many Crown Heights Residents Oppose Bike Lane Plan, Survey Says

Many Crown Heights Residents Oppose Bike Lane Plan, Survey Says

A Jewish Future Alliance survey found opposition to protected bike lanes on Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues.
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Teeing Off at City Ballfields

Teeing Off at City Ballfields

Golf is not a big sport in the city, but children had a chance to learn for free this summer at select locations, including in Sunset Park.
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New Dining Shed Regulations Spark Debate Among Restaurateurs

New Dining Shed Regulations Spark Debate Among Restaurateurs

Updated rules on outdoor dining structures prompt significant costs, Brooklyn restaurant owners say.
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The Vegan, Celiac-Friendly Curry House Hiding in a Japanese Market in Park Slope

The Vegan, Celiac-Friendly Curry House Hiding in a Japanese Market in Park Slope

Chefs Taisan Tanaka and Ayane Sakamoto met while working at a preschool and bonded over overcoming illnesses.
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Third Annual 'Adopt-A-Shelter-Animal’ Finds Homes for 39 Pets

Third Annual 'Adopt-A-Shelter-Animal’ Finds Homes for 39 Pets

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso hosted local animal rescues outside Brooklyn Borough Hall last weekend.
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Six Years in The Making, an Heirloom Bourbon Debuts in Red Hook

Six Years in The Making, an Heirloom Bourbon Debuts in Red Hook

The latest batch of Baby Jane bourbon from Red Hook's Widow Jane distillery is 'a whole meal' with a complex taste and finish.
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