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Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month at The Brooklyn Public Library

Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month at The Brooklyn Public Library

From recipe swaps to music and dance performances, Brooklyn libraries are celebrating culture all June.
Brooklyn Community Board Members Lament Decision on Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Plan

Brooklyn Community Board Members Lament Decision on Atlantic Avenue Rezoning Plan

After the City Council approved the Atlantic Avenue rezoning in late May, many welcomed the new housing and infrastructure — but in hindsight, some community board members say they feel the process was rushed, as a deeply affordable housing component was left out of the final plan.
Brooklyn Museum's June Public Programs For All Ages

Brooklyn Museum's June Public Programs For All Ages

The Brooklyn Museum invites visitors to experience a dynamic slate of programs designed to spark curiosity, celebrate culture and inspire creativity.
New Brooklyn School Named After Bay Ridge Leader

New Brooklyn School Named After Bay Ridge Leader

The P.S. 413 Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine will serve students in grades K-5 starting in September.
A Brooklyn Nonprofit Celebrates 40 Years of Giving

A Brooklyn Nonprofit Celebrates 40 Years of Giving

The HOPE Program celebrated its 40th Anniversary on April 29 with a landmark gala and fundraiser that will help the organization’s mission of preparing New Yorkers from marginalized communities for meaningful careers in the emerging green economy.
Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

Iconic Brooklyn Monument is Restored After $8.9M Makeover

The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza is now open to the public after undergoing its first significant restoration in nearly 50 years.
Brooklyn Pitches Ideas For Progress

Brooklyn Pitches Ideas For Progress

Brooklyn Org and the Center for an Urban Future on Tuesday hosted a policy symposium where leaders from across the borough pitched ideas on how to make the borough more equitable.
Brooklyn Public Library Kicks Off Summer at The Library

Brooklyn Public Library Kicks Off Summer at The Library

Children and families can read books, participate in activities, and see performances all summer long.
Brooklyn Public Library Launches Environmental Justice Series

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Environmental Justice Series

As climate change intensifies and inequalities deepen, the Center for Brooklyn History will host a discussion series on the issue starting on June 4.
Green-Wood Cemetery Names Former Deputy Mayor as President

Green-Wood Cemetery Names Former Deputy Mayor as President

Meera Joshi, the former New York City Deputy Mayor for Operations, is ready to bring her signature drive to the peaceful paths of Green-Wood Cemetery.