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What is Juneteenth, and Why Do We Celebrate?

What is Juneteenth, and Why Do We Celebrate?

Juneteenth has come to symbolize for many African Americans what the 4th of July symbolizes for all Americans: freedom.
Dapper Tours Let You Get Cozy with Brooklyn, From a Sidecar Motorcycle

Dapper Tours Let You Get Cozy with Brooklyn, From a Sidecar Motorcycle

Whatever you think you know about Brooklyn is not even half the stories!
Photos: Groomed for Victory, Brooklynites Compete in Walt Whitman Beard Contest

Photos: Groomed for Victory, Brooklynites Compete in Walt Whitman Beard Contest

The competition was tough, ranging from manly men displaying their facial hair in all its glory to emerging talents as young as nine months old
Roses Are Red and Violets are in Bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden!

Roses Are Red and Violets are in Bloom at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden!

BBG’s rose collection is one of the largest in North America, with more than a thousand varieties.
Local Development Corporation of East NY Celebrates 40 Years of Advocating for Local Businesses

Local Development Corporation of East NY Celebrates 40 Years of Advocating for Local Businesses

In 1979, the LDCENY became the city's first industrial Business Improvement District and has since brought millions in investment to East New York.
Brownsville Wellness Event Highlights Affordable, Healthy Cooking

Brownsville Wellness Event Highlights Affordable, Healthy Cooking

The community event featured cooking demonstrations with delicious recipes and scrumptious food samples. 
'Love is (Almost) All You Need,' Says East Flatbush Foster Dad Who Has Cared for 50(!) Kids

'Love is (Almost) All You Need,' Says East Flatbush Foster Dad Who Has Cared for 50(!) Kids

It’s hard to find foster parents willing to support teenage boys; Guy Bryant welcomes them with acceptance, love and a plan for the future
Clinton Hill's Grand Ave Gets DOT Safety Revamp and New Street Seats

Clinton Hill's Grand Ave Gets DOT Safety Revamp and New Street Seats

New public seating and curb extensions will make Grand Avenue safer and friendlier for pedestrians
BRIC Kicks off 'Celebrate Brooklyn!' with Star-Studded Gala and Concert Feat. Patti LaBelle

BRIC Kicks off 'Celebrate Brooklyn!' with Star-Studded Gala and Concert Feat. Patti LaBelle

Sang, Patti, Sang!
‘Broadway in the Boros’ Brings Dazzling Musicals to Bed-Stuy

‘Broadway in the Boros’ Brings Dazzling Musicals to Bed-Stuy

Brooklynites will be treated to free performances of the Tony-nominated Hadestown and Tina Fey's Mean Girls at Restoration Plaza