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Weeksville Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Avoid Closure

Weeksville Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Avoid Closure

The Crown Heights institution needs to raise a minimum of $200,000 to stay afloat.
Brooklyn Sci-fi Comedy 'See You Yesterday' Fights Police Brutality with Time Travel

Brooklyn Sci-fi Comedy 'See You Yesterday' Fights Police Brutality with Time Travel

The Spike Lee production about black teenaged scientists on the quest to save a friend's life just debuted at this year's Tribeca Film Festival
Two Bed-Stuy Schools Shut Down for Ignoring City’s Measles Emergency Order

Two Bed-Stuy Schools Shut Down for Ignoring City’s Measles Emergency Order

Since the beginning of the measles outbreak last October, the city has confirmed 423 cases and is intensifying its efforts to get it under control.
Brooklyn Seniors Get Centered with Free Yoga Classes in Clinton Hill

Brooklyn Seniors Get Centered with Free Yoga Classes in Clinton Hill

 Yoga can work physical and psychological wonders -- particularly for the elderly who often struggle with pain, imbalance, osteoarthritis and other physical limitations.
What Does Universal Health Care Mean for New Yorkers? Persaud Explains at East Bklyn Forum

What Does Universal Health Care Mean for New Yorkers? Persaud Explains at East Bklyn Forum

The NY State Senate is currently mulling over a single-payer system that would eliminate co-pays and cover all New Yorkers

What is the History Behind Cinco de Mayo?

For many Americans, Cinco de Mayo means enjoying Mexican food and probably a few margaritas — but what is the history behind the holiday?
Belmont Ave Co-Named to Honor Brownsville Basketball Legend Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington

Belmont Ave Co-Named to Honor Brownsville Basketball Legend Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington

At age 8, Washington became a young legend on the courts of Brooklyn, before lifting Syracuse University to national prominence
Pretty in Pink: Bklyn Cherry Blossom Festival Delights with Music, Food -- and Blooms!

Pretty in Pink: Bklyn Cherry Blossom Festival Delights with Music, Food -- and Blooms!

The annual festival celebrates all things Japanese with an exciting program of contemporary and traditional performances and activities. 

Kings County Hospital Launches Legal Services for Immigrant Patients

The hospital will offer patients legal support to address matters related to residency, citizenship, visas and asylum, among others
BRIC Reveals 2019 Celebrate Brooklyn! Lineup with Headliners Patti LaBelle, Calexico, Jidenna

BRIC Reveals 2019 Celebrate Brooklyn! Lineup with Headliners Patti LaBelle, Calexico, Jidenna

Other festival highlights include Salif Keita, Ibeyi, Bomba Estéro, as well as several dance performances and film screenings.