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Ethyl's, a Novelty Disco Dance Bar, Opens in Williamsburg

Ethyl's, a Novelty Disco Dance Bar, Opens in Williamsburg

Ethyl's is a new disco-inspired dance bar with a fun, mouth-watering menu located at 312 Grand St.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated at Borough Hall with Music and Dance

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated at Borough Hall with Music and Dance

Antonio Reynoso honored the history and culture of the Hispanic community in Brooklyn with a celebration attended by electeds, borough leaders and constituents.
Free Jazz Sessions on a Brownstone Stoop Become the Stage for Anti-Violence Activism

Free Jazz Sessions on a Brownstone Stoop Become the Stage for Anti-Violence Activism

The "1-800 Happy Birthday" project started online in 2020 to allow people to listen to and share celebratory voice mail messages for Latino and Black people killed by the police.
This Beloved Brooklyn Photographer is Losing His Sight ... But Gaining Greater Vision

This Beloved Brooklyn Photographer is Losing His Sight ... But Gaining Greater Vision

Brooklyn photographer Russell Frederick continues to put his work and his community on the map 25 years later
Where to Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Brooklyn

Where to Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Children's Museum and Brooklyn Public Library are celebrating art and culture on this Indigenous Peoples' Day, Oct. 10.
Panamanian Day Celebrations in Brooklyn Begin with Epic Oct. 8 Parade

Panamanian Day Celebrations in Brooklyn Begin with Epic Oct. 8 Parade

Outside of Panama, the annual Brooklyn parade is the largest Panamanian display in the world.
Yom Kippur, the Holy Day of Repentance and Reconciliation for Jewish People, Begins Tuesday at Sundown

Yom Kippur, the Holy Day of Repentance and Reconciliation for Jewish People, Begins Tuesday at Sundown

For Jews who observe, this day of atonement is the holiest day of the Jewish year.
Green-Wood Cemetery Unveils Enormous, Thought-Provoking Installation

Green-Wood Cemetery Unveils Enormous, Thought-Provoking Installation

The project, which explores the history of the cemetery and its caretakers, is called "The Remains of Winter" and was created with old trees that had to be removed from the cemetery due to damage and decay.
'Bed-Stuy Forever' Archives the Rich History of Black Brooklyn

'Bed-Stuy Forever' Archives the Rich History of Black Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy archivist Faith Robinson, 27, said her project is a "love letter" to her neighborhood.
VIDEO: Little Amal Makes a Big Splash in Bed Stuy

VIDEO: Little Amal Makes a Big Splash in Bed Stuy

Drums thumped, hands waved and children danced: Bed Stuy welcomed Little Amal with open arms.