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New Report Reveals How House Flipping is Threatening Affordable Neighborhoods

East New York, Cypress Hills, East Flatbush and Canarsie have experienced some of the highest amounts of house flipping last year. Photo credit: citylimits.
At Brooklyn Borough Hall, Arab-Americans 'Embrace Their Hyphen'

At Brooklyn Borough Hall, Arab-Americans 'Embrace Their Hyphen'

The annual event celebrated Brooklyn's Arab-American residents' rich cultural heritage and dual identity The annual Arab-American Heritage Celebration at Brooklyn Borough Hall Photo: Shanell Culler-Sims for BK Reader On Tuesday, Brooklyn Borough Pres

Brooklynites, Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Summer on Fulton Street!

Move over spring - FAB Fulton just announced its all ages summer program with outdoor movies, jazz nights and kids concerts! Photo credit:www.fabfulton.
Brooklyn Museum Wants you to Dine Like David Bowie... in Berlin, Tokyo, London and Philly!

Brooklyn Museum Wants you to Dine Like David Bowie... in Berlin, Tokyo, London and Philly!

The four-part "dinner and a show" experience is a culinary exploration into the cities that played an impactful role in Bowie's music career.

Street Art Takes Over the Walls of Underhill Ave in Prospect Heights

Art Curator Jeff Beler said he thought it would be nice to bring art to a building that sat abandoned for ten years.

Housing Lottery Opens for 35 Affordable Units in Clinton Hill

The lottery gives access to 14 studios, 13 one-bedrooms and eight two-bedrooms. Image credit: naked apartments.

Step Afrika! Brings Cultures Together Through the Art of Stepping

Step Afrika!'s performances are much more than dance shows: They integrate songs, storytelling and are all about audience participation. Photo courtesy Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts.
Oh Baby, Baby! The Brooklyn Baby & Family Expo is Due to Deliver Expertise and Fun on April 22!

Oh Baby, Baby! The Brooklyn Baby & Family Expo is Due to Deliver Expertise and Fun on April 22!

Need parenting advice from experts? Looking for new baby gear? The annual expo offers all that and more for all phases of life as a parent.
This Virtual Reality Video Game Shows You the Real Brownsville

This Virtual Reality Video Game Shows You the Real Brownsville

Brownsville youths have spent the past two years creating a virtual reality video game that is a lifelike replica of their neighborhood.

A Vegan Cheese Lover's Delight Made in Brooklyn

Two Brooklyn vegan social entrepreneurs are set to transform the vegan cheese market by launching RIND, an assortment of bloomy, European-style, aged, plant-based cheeses. Photo credit: VegNews.