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Snapchat's Augmented Reality Experience Launches at Greenpoint's Newtown Creek

A new augmented reality experience is now available at the Newtown Creek Nature Walk in Greenpoint along Newtown and Whale Creek.

Oct 24, 2022 10:23 AM Read more >

Assemblymember Rajkumar and Mayor Adams Designate Diwali as a School Holiday in NYC

In order for Diwali to be designated as an official school holiday, a bill that removes Anniversary Day as a school holiday was passed.

Oct 21, 2022 1:02 PM Read more >

Ethyl's, a Novelty Disco Dance Bar, Opens in Williamsburg

Ethyl's is a new disco-inspired dance bar with a fun, mouth-watering menu located at 312 Grand St.

Oct 20, 2022 2:06 PM Read more >

Here's What You Missed at the First-Ever Brooklyn Changemakers Ball

Activists Alicia Garza and Ai-jen Poo were honored presenters at the event.

Oct 19, 2022 11:25 AM Read more >

Brownsville Filmmaker to Premiere New Work at Local Festival, Featuring 'Hamilton' Actors

"Brownsville Bred" will premiere on Oct. 28, at the 26th annual Urbanworld Film Festival.

Oct 19, 2022 10:40 AM Read more >

NY Governor Signs New Legislation to Help Breast Cancer Survivors

New legislation will allow breast cancer survivors to have proper insurance coverage for chest reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy or partial mastectomy.

Oct 19, 2022 9:24 AM Read more >

Sake Flights Come to Ichiran Brooklyn, the Introvert-Friendly Ramen Spot in Bushwick

The Tonkotsu ramen restaurant known for catering to introverts has introduced a new sake flight, only available at the Brooklyn outlet.

Oct 18, 2022 2:13 PM Read more >

Prospect Heights' Barbecue Hot Spot Rebuilds After Fire

Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue will begin serving patrons on Oct. 25, after an 18-month closure.

Oct 18, 2022 10:09 AM Read more >

AG James Makes SHEIN Clothing Owner Cough up $1.9 Million in Penalties for Data Breach

800,000 of the accounts that were compromised in the data breach belonged to New Yorkers.

Oct 18, 2022 9:57 AM Read more >

AG James and Tenant Protection Task Force Get BK Slumlord to Pay Up

The task force secured rent credits, repairs and safe construction conditions for impacted tenants.

Oct 17, 2022 11:05 AM Read more >