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Join in the Selebrayson This Haitian Heritage Month With Live Music, Food and More

Haiti Cultural Exchange has organized a host of events to celebrate Haitian culture and history this May

Cinco de Mayo: A Quick History and Where to Celebrate in Brooklyn

Cinco de Mayo is a day of Mexican pride with a surprising history. Here’s how you can celebrate it in Brooklyn.
Get Set to Beautify Your Block This Spring With 'Flower Bed-Stuy' 2021

Get Set to Beautify Your Block This Spring With 'Flower Bed-Stuy' 2021

Flower Bed-Stuy 2021 is bringing together more than 30 block associations to give the neighborhood a freshen-up this May 1

Lag B’Omer, a Celebration of the 33rd Day of Omer

A break from the semi-mourning of the Omer, the period between Passover and Shavuot, Jewish communities normally celebrate Lag B'Omer with bonfires, parades and weddings

Corner of Church and Flatbush Aves Renamed in Honor of Haitian Leader Pierre Toussaint

Sunday’s renaming was led by Councilmember Mathieu Eugene
PHOTOS: Families Flock to Crown Heights to Celebrate Holi

PHOTOS: Families Flock to Crown Heights to Celebrate Holi

More than 100 people turned out to Brooklyn Children's Museum last weekend to celebrate the Indian holiday of love: Holi.
PHOTOS: Japanese Dancers Bring Extra Color to BK's Blooming Botanic Garden

PHOTOS: Japanese Dancers Bring Extra Color to BK's Blooming Botanic Garden

Sachiyo Ito and Company drew a large crowd of spring-time revellers to its show at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens last weekend
The Cautionary Tale of a Crown Heights 'Cat-Napping'

The Cautionary Tale of a Crown Heights 'Cat-Napping'

With an increasing number of stray cats on BK streets, community TNR efforts have ramped up. But some neighbors are concerned pet cats are getting caught in the middle.
Blossoms Are Blooming at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Blossoms Are Blooming at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The first cherry blossoms of the year have started blooming at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden

City Leaders Launch “Iftar on the Go” to Increase Access to Free Halal Meals During Ramadan

Almost 4,500 halal meals will be distributed across the five boroughs during Ramadan