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African Pop-up Festival Comes to Brooklyn

African Pop-up Festival Comes to Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Flatbush-Nostrand Junction will come alive with rhythm, flavor and art during the African Popup Festival on July 26 and 27.
Brooklyn Native Charts Hundreds of New NYC Climbs

Brooklyn Native Charts Hundreds of New NYC Climbs

Thanks to Sam Lerner Dreamer, a Brooklyn climber, the updated New York City Bouldering guide contains 705 problems (including 14 projects) in the range V0 to V13, from Central Park to Pelham Bay Park.
Soul Summit Turns 23 And Brooklyn Keeps Dancing

Soul Summit Turns 23 And Brooklyn Keeps Dancing

The Soul Summit Music Festival attracted thousands of people to Fort Greene Park on Sunday. “It's just an organic vibe, and it's a creative space,” an attendee said.
Celebrate City of Water Day with Kayaks, Music and More at Jamaica Bay

Celebrate City of Water Day with Kayaks, Music and More at Jamaica Bay

New Yorkers are invited to explore the city’s largest natural waterfront at the 8th annual Jamaica Bay Festival on Saturday, July 12.

Fireworks Fiasco in Brooklyn Bridge Park on July 4th

Many ticket holders to see the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show from Brooklyn Bridge Park on Friday didn't make it into their zoned locations, according to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
Joey Chestnut Regains Hot Dog Eating Title in Brooklyn

Joey Chestnut Regains Hot Dog Eating Title in Brooklyn

Hundreds of people flocked to Coney Island to see competitive eater Joey Chestnut scarf down 70.5 hot dogs during Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on the Fourth of July.
What You Need to Know About Watching The 4th of July Fireworks From Brooklyn

What You Need to Know About Watching The 4th of July Fireworks From Brooklyn

Macy's 4th of July fireworks are back on the East River this year, but viewing the spectacular light show is going to require some planning for Brooklyn residents.
Brooklyn Church Receives $45K Grant For Restoration Projects

Brooklyn Church Receives $45K Grant For Restoration Projects

St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church and Pro-Cathedral in Brooklyn Heights will be fixing its tower and eastern facade thanks to the grant from the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
New York’s Oldest Coal Oven Breathes in Bushwick

New York’s Oldest Coal Oven Breathes in Bushwick

Lucky Charlie, a new pizza joint from Brooklyn chef Nino Coniglio, cooks all of its hot food in a coal oven that's 135 years old.
Win Tickets to See The Fireworks on The Fourth of July

Win Tickets to See The Fireworks on The Fourth of July

You can text the mayor today to secure Brooklyn Bridge Park tickets, or the city will be distributing 100,000 free tickets for designated viewing areas in Brooklyn and Manhattan on Tuesday.