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L'Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)!

L'Shanah Tovah (Happy New Year)!

Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish community is preparing to celebrate the first day of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, with safety precautions in place
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Here Are 20 Locations Across Brooklyn to Hear the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah

Here Are 20 Locations Across Brooklyn to Hear the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah

The shofar is sounded 100 times during a traditional Rosh Hashanah service. And a long and loud shofar blast marks the end of the fast day of Yom Kippur.
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Start Saying Goodbye to Those Summer Nights, The First Day of Fall is Here

If you hadn't switched out the summer wardrobe, now is the time
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3 Brooklyn Artists Receive $10,000 Prize for Immersive, Evocative Work

3 Brooklyn Artists Receive $10,000 Prize for Immersive, Evocative Work

BRIC, a leading arts and media institution, awarded $10,000 each to under-recognized New York-based visual artists
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Afropunk Festival 2022 in Brooklyn Definitely Hit Different-- But Was Still a Total Vibe

Afropunk Festival 2022 in Brooklyn Definitely Hit Different-- But Was Still a Total Vibe

The two-day festival returned to Commodore Barry Park this past weekend for the first time since 2019
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‘Brooklyn Skates’ Closes Indefinitely

‘Brooklyn Skates’ Closes Indefinitely

Beloved Bed-Stuy roller-skating rink ‘Brooklyn Skates’ recently took to social media to announce its indefinite rink closure.
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Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, pays tributes to American workers
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Pull Up, Fling it Back and Dutty Wine: It's Carnival Time in Brooklyn!

Pull Up, Fling it Back and Dutty Wine: It's Carnival Time in Brooklyn!

The annual Labor Day parade along Eastern Parkway, stretching from Schenectady Avenue to Grand Army Plaza, will kick off on Monday, September 5, at 11:00am.
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The Brighton Jubilee Returns For Its 45th Year

The Brighton Jubilee Returns For Its 45th Year

This Sunday hundreds are expected to flock to Brighton Beach for the Brighton Jubilee for food and entertainment.
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New York's First Dog Cafe is Coming to Williamsburg

New York's First Dog Cafe is Coming to Williamsburg

Boris & Horton, a doggy-friendly cafe is currently getting ready to open up their first-ever Brooklyn location in 2023.
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