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Daily Archives: December 16, 2013

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Bedford Stuyvesant

Yasiin Bey Cancels Tuesday Night Show

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021

After loudly announcing his performance on his official Facebook page, Bed-Stuy native Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) has canceled his Tuesday night show at Highline Ballroom. “Yeah, unfortunately, […]

Posted inUncategorized

Welcome to The Brooklyn Reader!

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021
Beyonce, John Mayer, Barclays Center
Posted inArts & Entertainment

This Week: John Mayer, Beyoncé to Play Barclays

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021
Restoration Youth Arts Academy performs at the Robert F. Kennedy's Annual Holiday party
Posted inBedford Stuyvesant

Robert F. Kennedy Holiday Party

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013February 11, 2021
B44 Select Bus Service, Nostrand Avenue
Posted inBedford Stuyvesant

Select Bus Service for the B44 in Full Swing

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021
Assemblyman Walter Mosley and State Sen. Daniel Squadron propose Retail Anti-Profiling Act
Posted inBedford Stuyvesant, Fort Greene / Clinton Hill

Mosley Introduces Retail Anti-Profiling Bill

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021
Elissa Olin, owner of Green in BKLYN Photo: Brooklyn Reader
Posted inFace Time, Features, Fort Greene / Clinton Hill, Neighborhoods

Face Time: Elissa Olin of Green in BKLYN

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021
Subway Style Riding the 2/3 Train, @LA_Lutte_continue
Posted inFeatures

Subway Style

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021
Posted inFeatures

Study Shows More People in the Rental Market Cannot Afford Their Rent

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021
A Better Haiti: Empowering Children Through Art Fundraiser with Karen Chung of CDi and Vodou Bar
Posted inBedford Stuyvesant, Brook-Lens, Features, Neighborhoods

A Better Haiti: Empowering Children Through Art Fundraiser

by Brooklyn Reader December 16, 2013January 28, 2021

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