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A Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Stories the Borough's First Martyrs

A Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Stories the Borough's First Martyrs

On May 8, the Fort Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a walking tour highlighting the Prison Ship Martyrs.

Local Artist Documents Historic Bed-Stuy Mosque in New Film

Aisha Amin is a filmmaker and native New Yorker whose work is inspired by Masjid At-Taqwa, a historic Brooklyn mosque.

Japanese American Soldiers in World War II Fought the Axis Abroad and Racial Prejudice at Home

By: Susan H.
Husband and Wife Behind Colonia Verde Open New Taco Restaurant in Williamsburg

Husband and Wife Behind Colonia Verde Open New Taco Restaurant in Williamsburg

Disco Tacos is serving tacos, natural wine and disco vibes in the new North 6th St. location
New York has the Best Drivers in the Country, New Study Shows

New York has the Best Drivers in the Country, New Study Shows

The study ranked states depending on the number of driver DUIs, accident fatalities, and more.

Haitian American Flag Day Celebration Happening This Weekend

The daylong celebration is being held by Life of Hope in collaboration with New York Haitian Consulate Office
Eid Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Eid Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Today, Brooklyn Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.
Caton and Flatbush Avenues Renamed in Honor of Brooklyn Leader Dr. Roy Hastick Sr.

Caton and Flatbush Avenues Renamed in Honor of Brooklyn Leader Dr. Roy Hastick Sr.

Hastick was a entrepreneur and leader in Brooklyn, founding the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry
6 Things to Do in Brooklyn This Mother’s Day

6 Things to Do in Brooklyn This Mother’s Day

This Sunday, it's all about celebrating mom (or whoever plays mom in your life)
Brooklyn Restaurants Named in Michelin’s Cheap Eats List

Brooklyn Restaurants Named in Michelin’s Cheap Eats List

Check out the restaurants in BK Reader neighborhoods that made the 2021 Bib Gourmand list