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New Scholarship Gives Brooklyn Kindergartners a Head Start

New Scholarship Gives Brooklyn Kindergartners a Head Start

A new scholarship program will give every kindergartener in Red Hook Houses $1,000 for their college savings, building pathways to equity.
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Brooklyn's Asase Yaa Kicks Off Music And Dance Class Season

Brooklyn's Asase Yaa Kicks Off Music And Dance Class Season

Bed-Stuy's Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation started a new School of the Arts season, featuring expanded dance and drum programs for ages 3–18.
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Haitian Cultural Hub Expands Its Brooklyn Footprint With New Headquarters

Haitian Cultural Hub Expands Its Brooklyn Footprint With New Headquarters

The Haiti Cultural Exchange celebrates a major move across from the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and kicks off its 2025–26 season with the return of Mizik Ayiti!, a weekly live music residency.
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Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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1 Person Critically Injured, 1 FireFighter Hurt in Midwood Fire

1 Person Critically Injured, 1 FireFighter Hurt in Midwood Fire

The fire started on the fourth floor of the building at 1921 Avenue I.
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Man Steals Child's Scooter Near Marcy Playground in Bed-Stuy

Man Steals Child's Scooter Near Marcy Playground in Bed-Stuy

Investigators say the man walked up to the child and snatched the scooter before taking off.
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Commuters on Edge After Another Man Attacked at Jay Street Station, Days After Deadly Assault

Commuters on Edge After Another Man Attacked at Jay Street Station, Days After Deadly Assault

Police say a 59-year-old man was punched in the face on the southbound A and C platform just after midnight Thursday.
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Two New Film Studios Power Up Brooklyn’s Production Capacity

Two New Film Studios Power Up Brooklyn’s Production Capacity

Hollywood East? Two new TV and film productions studios are coming to Red Hook and Bushwick.
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Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Trafficking a Child

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Prison for Sex Trafficking a Child

The 15-year-old victim was approached in Harlem and lured to Brooklyn, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
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Best of Brooklyn: 6 Iconic Black-Owned Eateries in Brooklyn

Best of Brooklyn: 6 Iconic Black-Owned Eateries in Brooklyn

From soul food to Caribbean flavors, these restaurants offer delicious meals and vibrant atmospheres.
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