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4th of July Fireworks Are Back With a Bang, Here's Where to Watch Them in BK

4th of July Fireworks Are Back With a Bang, Here's Where to Watch Them in BK

After a 2020 hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Macy’s is back with its Fourth of July Fireworks show
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BK Museum to Hold Classes in Art-Making, Yoga, Music and More This Summer

The museum’s programming is designed for kids, teens and adults, and runs from July until the end of August.
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14 Alleged ‘Babiiez’ Gang Members Charged in Indictment That Includes 11 Shootings

14 Alleged ‘Babiiez’ Gang Members Charged in Indictment That Includes 11 Shootings

The Brooklyn District Attorney announced the charges on Thursday
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NYPD Officer’s Mom Dies After Driver Runs Red Light in Brooklyn — ‘We Miss Her’

NYPD Officer’s Mom Dies After Driver Runs Red Light in Brooklyn — ‘We Miss Her’

A Brooklyn woman was riding in a car with her NYPD officer son early Tuesday when a red-light running motorist slammed into their vehicle and fatally injured her, family and law enforcement sources said Thursday.
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Lawsuit Alleging City Program Took 100s of Homes From Black and Brown Brooklynites Can Go Ahead, Judge Rules

Lawsuit Alleging City Program Took 100s of Homes From Black and Brown Brooklynites Can Go Ahead, Judge Rules

A class action lawsuit filed on behalf of NYC residents who had their properties taken by the City under the controversial Third Party Transfer program can proceed, a judge has ruled
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The International African Arts Festival Returns to BK for 50th Anniversary

The theme for this year’s event at Commodore Barry Park is ‘Hamsini Ni Dhahabu’ -- Swahili for Fifty is Gold
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Video: Bed-Stuy’s Chef Titus Hosts “KIDS COOK!” Event with Childhood USA

Video: Bed-Stuy’s Chef Titus Hosts “KIDS COOK!” Event with Childhood USA

Chef Titus Mitchell and Childhoood USA treated kids to a day of burger making in Bed-Stuy.
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Perfect Picnics Now Available At Fort Greene's Excellent New "Dinner Party"

Perfect Picnics Now Available At Fort Greene's Excellent New "Dinner Party"

A few months ago, during the darkest days of pandemic winter, Cami Jetta finally decided to take the plunge.
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BK Man Who Served Almost 19 Years in Prison for Firing at Police to Have Conviction Vacated

BK Man Who Served Almost 19 Years in Prison for Firing at Police to Have Conviction Vacated

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez moved to vacate the conviction of Phillip Almeda
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Affordable Housing Lottery Opens For 254 Units at Caton Flats in Flatbush

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens For 254 Units at Caton Flats in Flatbush

The 14-story residential building features apartment units ranging from studios to three-bedrooms
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