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Immigrant-Taught Pop-Up University Returning to Brooklyn Public Library

Among the various subjects slated to be taught this upcoming semester are music, architecture, social media, French literature, meditation and more.

Feb 23, 2023 1:31 PM Read more >

Papaya, Soursop, Guava, Allspice: Trees of Little Caribbean Opens at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

The new exhibition celebrates the plants and history of the Caribbean and Brooklyn’s Little Caribbean.

Feb 23, 2023 10:31 AM Read more >

BK Schools Just Got New, State-Of-The-Art Hydroponic Farm Technology For STEM and Sustainability Curriculums

A total of 13 Brooklyn public schools will be receiving the brand new hydroponic systems for their respective science curriculums.

Feb 23, 2023 10:24 AM Read more >

Longtime Park Slope Toy Store Closes: 'It Was Just Time,' Owner Says

A longtime Park Slope toy store and kids' hair salon is cutting out its brick-and-mortar business. LuLu Cuts & Toys on Fifth Avenue closed this week in what owner Brigitte Prat called a "bittersweet" decision.

Feb 23, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

Bathtub stopper found in stomach of 4-foot long alligator dumped in Brooklyn

A sick 4-foot long alligator that was caught on Sunday in Brooklyn was found to have ingested a 4-inch wide bathtub stopper, according to The Bronx Zoo.

Feb 23, 2023 9:12 AM Read more >