Lillian Knoepp - Bklyner

For Neighbors, Feeling Recognition & Respect After Muslim Holy Days Are Designated As School Holidays

Students and teachers at the Council of People’s Organization pre-school.This spring, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced [http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/147-15/transcript-mayor-de-blasio-chancellor-fari-a-designate-eid-al-fitr-eid-al-adha-official#/0] the Muslim holidays Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha were designated as official public school holidays, a move that was welcomed with open arms

Neighbors, Politicians & More Celebrate Grand Opening Of Cortelyou Market By Key Food

Photo by Lillian KnoeppCortelyou Market by Key Food [https://www.facebook.com/CortelyouKeyFood?fref=ts] celebrated its nearly one million dollar renovation [/blog/food/cortelyou-market-key-food-kicks-off-grand-opening-festivities-friday-february-27] with the fanfare of a performer on stilts, balloons, and free sandwiches on Friday, February 27. “We’ve been here for 25 years and we

Mohammad Razi

Brooklyn’s ‘Little Pakistan’ Welcomes Immigration Reform With Open Arms

Thousands of people gathered on Coney Island Avenue to celebrate Pakistan’s independence in August.Coney Island Avenue is often referred to as “Little Pakistan,” [/blog/food/thousands-celebrate-pakistans-independence-at-brooklyn-mela-on-coney-island-avenue] its sidewalks lined with stores promising hot Halal food and the rich fabrics of traditional clothing. Immigrants have brought these customs and

Bridge Multicultural Advocacy Project

New Midwood Community Center Celebrates Grand Opening, Will Offer Free Space To Nonprofits & Art Groups For Events

Local politicians and community advocates pose as Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson accepts his Hero Award from Mark Meyer Appel at the Bridge Community Center grand opening.New Yorkers are famous for not knowing – much less understanding – their neighbors. But local advocate Mark Meyer Appel [https://twitter.com/MarkMeyerAppel] wants