Brooklyn-based vocalist and songwriter Joe Benjamin is setting out to dazzle local, national and international audiences with what he calls “Funk Fantasia.” Inspired by bands like Jamiroquai and Earth, Wind […]
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City Launches Campaign in Bushwick Clubs to Warn About Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine
The NYC Health Department is teaming up with Brooklyn nightclubs in Bushwick and Williamsburg to combat the continued surge of fentanyl and other opioid-related overdoses, officials announced last Thursday at […]
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NYC Office of Nightlife Launches Website for Bar, Venue Owners and Workers
The NYC Office of Nightlife, a city agency initiated by Brooklyn Councilmember Rafael Espinal in 2017, officially launched its website on Monday as a one-stop guide for nightlife professionals in […]
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What is the History Behind Cinco de Mayo?
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexicos independence day, which is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates […]
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9 Last-Minute Ideas on Where to Spend Valentines Day in Brooklyn!
Love is in the air, it’s Valentine’s Day! But where to go, what to do? How do you find the perfect valentines romance gift for her? Dont fret, if you […]
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‘Hollyweed’ is Coming to Bushwick — Annual Film Fest Celebrates the High Culture of Cannabis
After Governor Cuomo recently greenlighted marijuana legalization in New York, Brooklynites can get an intimate look at what cannabis culture has to offer at the 5th Annual New York City […]
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Espinal Introduces Bills to Fight Sexual Harassment in Nightlife Venues
Consent isnt just sexy – its mandatory, is a message Councilmember Rafael Espinal wants to send with a new legislation package he introduced on Wednesday that emphasizes the importance of […]
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The 2018 Bushwick Film Festival Returns with Packed 5-Day Program
The 2018 annual Bushwick Film Festival (BFF) returns from Wednesday, October 10 to Sunday, October 14 with a packed program boasting independent features, documentaries and shorts, as well as panels, […]
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Your New Year’s Eve Event Guide- The Brooklyn Way!
Where to go, what do on New Year’s Eve? Don’t fret, we have compiled a list of things to do, ranging from Coney Island family fun to a comedy show, […]
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Make America Lit Again – July 4th Weekend Roundup
I hate it when July 4th falls on a Tuesday or Wednesday, because it’s difficult to figure out which weekend is the party weekend. Since this year it’s on a Tuesday […]
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Weekend Tings
So once again the weekend is upon us, imploring us to get a life! Do not get impeached for obstruction of good times and perhaps have a congressional investigation of […]
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Weekend Or Bust: What to do and Where to do it This Weekend in Brooklyn
American politics has spiraled into a cauldron of populist spittle. Our fanatical infatuation with reality television has yielded a president steeped in a social media-facts be damned-two camera-cinema verite 3.0 […]
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The Hottest Halloween Weekend Events Rundown in Brooklyn!
The Halloween weekend is upon us and since it falls on a Monday this year, it’s going to be a five day merry go round of pimps, naughty nurses, Donald […]
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Weekend Summer Stunner
If you haven’t really rocked your summer so far, this could be a great weekend to get it poppin’. The weather will be your basic mix of sunshine and thunderstorms, but […]
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6 VERY Brooklyn Weekend Things to Do
The clock has already been nudged up an hour; jackets are now left at home, and passion is worn on our sleeve. In the words of Alfred Tennyson, “In the […]
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Spring Is In The Air-Weekend Fun Guide
It’s starting to feel a lot like spring, and this weekend in Brooklyn, you have ample opportunities to turn out and turn up. But don’t forget to turn your clock […]
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Get Yo’ Weekend On!
The end of February is always a weird time to party in NYC, and it’s mainly because the weather is unpredictable. Sometimes it’s completely freezing and other times it’s a […]
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Weekend, Oh Weekend!
First of all, I would like to thank global warming for the spate of incredibly, unseasonable weather we’ve been having in Brooklyn recently, though it has made for difficult wardrobe […]
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Update #24: The Carew Country Road Trip From Brooklyn Across the US and Back
By: Jinyen and Chris Carew 5/31/22 Los Angeles There are a lot of people camping in LA, in RVs and in tents. Some by choice, most by necessity. Itâs a crazy world […]
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Meet the East NY Valedictorian Starring in a Disney+ Original
17-year-old Myra Beji from East New York leads a double life. When she isn’t playing basketball or studying with her friends at Brooklyn Ascend High School in Brownsville, she’s on […]