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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.
'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
Eid Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Eid Mubarak! Brooklyn Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr

Today, Brooklyn Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a three-day holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.
Affordable Housing Forum Headed to East Flatbush

Affordable Housing Forum Headed to East Flatbush

The forum will inform Brooklyn residents about the ins and outs of the city's affordable housing application process
Gov. Cuomo Drops $1.5M for New Bushwick Playground

Gov. Cuomo Drops $1.5M for New Bushwick Playground

Bushwick is next in line for a new eco-friendly community playground slated to open in 2020
Tastes of Franklin Ave. Is Putting Local Foodie Spots on the Map

Tastes of Franklin Ave. Is Putting Local Foodie Spots on the Map

Brooklynites can stroll along Franklin Avenue and sample tastes from 14 local eateries for a good cause.
Crown Heights Celebrates Student-Designed Eco Playground

Crown Heights Celebrates Student-Designed Eco Playground

The playground's innovative design will provide recreational fun for kids while reducing stormwater runoff and street flooding
Lottery for Affordable LGBT Senior Housing Set to Launch in Ft. Greene

Lottery for Affordable LGBT Senior Housing Set to Launch in Ft. Greene

The application process for more than 100 newly constructed units opens May 29.
NYC Comptroller Proposes Early Child Care Expansion to Cover 84K Kids

NYC Comptroller Proposes Early Child Care Expansion to Cover 84K Kids

A new report reveals: Only 6 percent of NYC kids have access to affordable early child care education; in areas like Bushwick, it's even less.
Ready Player One! Persaud Hosts Gaming Day for Brooklynites with Disabilities

Ready Player One! Persaud Hosts Gaming Day for Brooklynites with Disabilities

The event spotlighted how accessibility and inclusion should be considered in all endeavors, including video games.