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Photo: Flickr Creative CommonsLinda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American political activist and the co-chair of the 2017 Women’s March, was the keynote speaker at the CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy’s commencement on Thursday, June 2. “I’m from Brooklyn and I came here to tell it like
Arts & Culture
Craving a trip to the tropics? This Saturday, June 3, at 1PM, Brooklyn morphs into the Big Island when students from Lotus Music and Dance [http://www.lotusmusicanddance.org/], taught by Makalina, come to the East Fourth Street Community Garden. Born and raised in and around the Pacific Islands, Makalina
Central Brooklyn
June 2 is the national gun violence awareness day. According to the Brady Campaign [http://www.bradycampaign.org/key-gun-violence-statistics], an average of 93 people die every day from gun violence. Out of the 93, 32 are murdered. People are asked to wear the color orange and participate in events in
Arts & Culture
It’s June! There are lots of fun things lined up in the coming days. There’s a fashion party, film festival, and a Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra concert—and that’s just at the Brooklyn Museum! Elsewhere, the Brooklyn Film Festival returns for its 20th year while the Craft in
Central Brooklyn
This coming Monday night, June 5, between 7pm and 9pm atBKLYN Commons [http://bklyncommons.com/]there will be a debate among the candidates for the 40th City Council District seat to represent Flatbush (including Ditmas Park and Prospect Lefferts Gardens). Submit your questions to 40debate@gmail.com and hear the
Bay Ridge
The rally in outside State Senator Marty Golden’s Bay Ridge office yesterday afternoon gathered about 150 people at its peak. People present were largely from the State Senator’s district, and were hoping to have their voices heard. It was quite the sight, and the Senator missed it. The
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Liberty Pole on the left, New Utrecht Church in the middle and parish house to the right.There are many events happening this weekend, but this one should be on your Brooklyn bucket list. It is free, is for everyone, and you will learn a bit about Brooklyn history. So
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He’s baaack and as political as ever! Bernie Sanders, Senator of Vermont, addressed the graduates of Brooklyn College. (Photo: Brooklyn College)Bernie Sanders, a man who grew up in Flatbush and is widely known for his 2016 presidential campaign, was the keynote speaker at Brooklyn College’s 92nd commencement
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Tomorrow afternoon outside State Senator Marty Golden’s Office in Bay Ridge, there will be a rally, and organizers are expecting a large crowd of people to attend to advocate for Bill S4840 [https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/s4840/amendment/original], also known as the New York health
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Postcard showing a fountain in a pool in the Rose Garden. Prospect Park Archives/Bob Levine Collection“The Rose Garden is tucked away in the northeast corner of Prospect Park in a heavily wooded area that is surrounded by steep hillsides”, Prospect Park’s website states, but ask a neighbor
Bay Ridge
Bay Ridge – Not even the rain could put a damper on the 150th Kings County Memorial Day Parade. Veterans, local families and well-wishers lined the streets to honor the Americans who gave their lives serving in the armed forces. The parade set off from 78th Street amid the roar of
Central Brooklyn
Photo via Green-WoodStaying in town this Memorial Day Weekend? We’ve got you covered with the best grill outs, parades, and marching bands to celebrate the three-day weekend while taking in the holiday sights. If you have an event to share, email us at editor@bklyner.com. Also, city beaches