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There are a host of events in Brooklyn that will honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of more than 250,000 slaves at the close of the Civil War.

Fort Greene Park is turning into a cinematic playground for queer stories that celebrate love, identity and everything in between on June 25.

John Roseau, of Flatlands, was arrested and charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

A three-car collision in Brooklyn early Sunday morning injured four people, including two NYPD officers.

Dr. Ernest J. Barthélemy, chief of neurosurgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, will begin his tenure in November.

Prospect Lefferts Gardens will host its second annual stoop and sidewalk sale on June 21, turning 22 residential blocks into a coordinated neighborhood market featuring secondhand goods, local business specials and community participation.

The Summer Meals Program is across New York City, and is free for anyone who's 18 years old or younger. Free meals can be found at public schools, pools, libraries and parks.

Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church is trying to raise $3.5 million to restore its historic sanctuary. The space is not only a place of worship, but also a vital hub for community events, social justice programs and performances.

The Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) is a grants program that will help nonprofit and community organizations rebuild.