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Salsa Salsa Returns to Vanderbilt Open Streets for July

by BK Reader July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Vanderbilt Open Streets— popular for its Friday-through-Sunday stretch and its laid back, communal vibe– this weekend will go for three days, including Monday, July 4, from noon to 10:00pm, the […]

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Meet the Lawyers Helping Brooklyn’s Neediest Residents—For Free!

by Jessy Edwards July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Mr. J was 83 years old when he realized he was in danger of losing the Clinton Hill/Bed-Stuy house he’d owned for more than 30 years. It had been a […]

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Brooklyn Law School Makes 11th-Hour Decision to Help Overnight Cleaners Keep Living Wage, Healthcare, After Weeks of Pressure

by Jessy Edwards July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

An overnight cleaner who has worked scrubbing, mopping and disinfecting the halls and classrooms of Brooklyn Law School for 36 years is fighting the school, after being given only three […]

Pharoahe Monch performing at SummerStage in Brooklyn last year. Photo: provided.
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BK Reader’s Guide to this Year’s SummerStage Events

by Miranda Levingston July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

Grab your dancing shoes and picnic blanket, Brooklyn! SummerStage—the free, annual city-wide live music and performance series that takes place in public parks—has officially kicked off in Brooklyn. The outdoor […]

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New 10-ft Installation in Downtown Brooklyn Ponders America’s Racially Fraught Past and Present

by Vivien Sweet June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

America’s fraught past with mass incarceration and slavery are now on display following the unveiling artist Fred Wilson‘s 10-ft sculpture on Tuesday in Downtown Brooklyn’s Columbus Park. The sculpture, Mind […]

Google Maps image of the Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center in May 2021.
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After Threat of Closure, Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center Will Remain Open

by Milette Millington June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Brooklyn will remain open, despite proposed plans to close it, reported the Brooklyn Eagle. In March, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) submitted its […]

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Prospect Heights School Districts Receive New Superintendents

by Vivien Sweet June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

On Monday, city officials announced two new superintendents for Prospect Heights’ District 13 and District 16, which includes a small section of Crown Heights, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, […]

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WWE Star Sasha Banks Surprises Brooklyn Grammar School Struck with a Growing Case of ‘WrestleMania’

by Christopher Edwards June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Victor Perry never imagined his love of professional wrestling would come in handy as a teacher. That is until one fateful day when a student overheard him talking on the […]

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The 51st International African Arts Festival Returns to Brooklyn This Weekend!

by BK Reader June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

After celebrating its historic 50th anniversary last year, during a year of lingering COVID, the International African Arts Festival (IAAFestival2022) returns to Brooklyn, revived and stronger than ever. IAAF– New […]

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Comedians Host Queer Variety Show at Prospect Heights Ice Cream Shop

by Vivien Sweet June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Singer Emma Jayne and comedian Zach Schiffman will be hosting The Socialize Show featuring an all-queer lineup at 8 pm on Thursday at The Social, an ice cream shop in […]

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Hochul, Delgado and Forrest Win Handily in New York Primary Elections

by BK Reader June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

There were no tight races in Tuesday’s primary election in New York, with Kathy Hochul, Antonio Delgado and Phara Souffrant Forrest winning over their opponents handily in the race for […]

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Tenants in Flatbush Gardens Rally for Better Living Conditions

by Milette Millington June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Residents in the Flatbush Gardens apartment complex rallied for better living conditions on June 27, reported Brooklyn Paper. The residents are claiming that management has long overlooked rodent infestation, crumbling […]

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This  Foundation Paired 20 Middle-Schoolers With a Professional Muralist to do This…

by Will Fritz June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Five murals painted by students at a Fort Greene area school– part of a partnership with an anti-gun-violence organization– were unveiled unveiled on Friday. The murals, which grace the walls […]

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Park Slope Vet Inducted Into NY Veterans Hall of Fame

by BK Reader June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Daniel Vavas, a Vietnam War veteran and lifelong southern Brooklynite, has been honored by the New York State Senate with his recent induction into the New York Veterans Hall of […]

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The 4 Best Hidden Gems for Playing Blackjack and Poker in Brooklyn

by Sponsored June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

If you’re interested in making the most of your poker and blackjack casino experience in Brooklyn, you need to find the best and most reputable gambling establishments. You also need […]

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Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Appoints Blondel Pinnock as New President and CEO

by BK Reader June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation announced on Monday the appointment of Blondel Pinnock as its new president and CEO, becoming the organization’s first new president in 20 years and the first […]

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Bed-Stuy Filmmaker Debuts Award-Winning ‘Mockumentary’ on Exceptionalism and Tokenism

by Jessy Edwards June 27, 2022June 29, 2022

Bed-Stuy actress and screenwriter Zora Iman Crews, 30, is well aware of what it feels like to be one of only a few people of color working on a production. […]

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Tuesday, June 28 is an Election Day: Here’s What You Need to Know

by BK Reader June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

Primary Election Election Day is Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm. Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Assembly, Judges, & Party Positions Find Your Poll Site Voters […]

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Golf Betting: Tips to Improve Your Chances of Winning

by Sponsored June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

Golf has long been a popular sport to bet on, and it is also one of the fastest-growing betting markets. Golf betting can make tournaments and matches more exciting all […]

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Why Should You Keep Your Business & Personal Credit Separate? Ways To Do So!

by Sponsored June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

Many people in businesses begin by using their personal savings to support their start-up companies. As a result, it’s not unusual for people to continue to use their personal funds […]

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