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Hanukkah, The Jewish Festival of Lights, Begins Sunday Night

Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods for all eight days.
Hey Holiday Market, Hey!

Hey Holiday Market, Hey!

BK Reader has curated a list of the top-four holiday markets across Brooklyn you definitely do not want to miss!
First-Ever Basketball Team Inducted into BK College Athletic Hall of Fame

First-Ever Basketball Team Inducted into BK College Athletic Hall of Fame

‘Kingsmen’ team went down in history as the first and only CUNY team in any sport to advance to the NCAA Division III Final Four
BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 12/9–12/11

BKR’S Weekend Event Picks: 12/9–12/11

A Talib Kweli concert, holiday maker markets, a Frosty 5K, a Papi Juice party and more Brooklyn events.
Bed-Stuy's Kayla Toure Wins 2022 National American Miss Teen Pageant

Bed-Stuy's Kayla Toure Wins 2022 National American Miss Teen Pageant

Kayla Toure overcame shyness to represent Brooklyn as a teen pageant queen, founded her own charity and the authored a children's book on self-acceptance.
Crown Heights to Host First Caribbean Culture Symposium

Crown Heights to Host First Caribbean Culture Symposium

A new Caribbean celebration is coming to Brooklyn, just in time to for the winter.
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Pistachio, Farro and Kale Salad

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Pistachio, Farro and Kale Salad

Want to enjoy a guilt-free and delicious Thanksgiving? We've got you covered with this delicious salad, the perfect pairing to roast turkey!
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Gingered Cranberry-Pear Cobbler

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Gingered Cranberry-Pear Cobbler

BK Reader will be sharing a range of Thanksgiving recipes leading up to the holiday, because although your home may be slightly emptier this year, your plate doesn't need to be!
Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Hummus Mashed Potatoes

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe: Hummus Mashed Potatoes

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we're sharing some of our favorite recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare -- and healthy!
This Williamsburg Man Just Ran 120 Miles Across LI for Gun Reform

This Williamsburg Man Just Ran 120 Miles Across LI for Gun Reform

Long distance runner Matthew Fertig began his trek in Flushing, Queens and completed it 37 hours later at the Montauk Point Lighthouse.