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Nov
09
‘We Are No Longer Afraid’: Brooklyn Democrats Celebrate The End Of Trump Presidency

‘We Are No Longer Afraid’: Brooklyn Democrats Celebrate The End Of Trump Presidency

Grand Army Plaza on Nov. 7, 2020. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)After it was announced that Joe Biden will be
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Jun
19
Juneteenth in Brooklyn

Juneteenth in Brooklyn

Borough President Adams speaks at the Freedom Rally at Grand Army Plaza. Adrian Childress/BklynerBROOKLYN – Happy Juneteenth! June 19 is
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Jan
23
“Bird God” Strikes Again

“Bird God” Strikes Again

Graffiti by Denis Shelagin on January 23. Rachel Baron/BklynerBird God is back, and he’s got lots to say.
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Dec
30
Local Pols Call for State Troopers, Brooklynites Show up to Stand with Jewish Neighbors

Local Pols Call for State Troopers, Brooklynites Show up to Stand with Jewish Neighbors

GRAND ARMY PLAZA — After the violent stabbing of five people in the home of a rabbi on Saturday night in
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May
17
CB6 Approves Protected Bike Lane On Flatbush By Prospect Park

CB6 Approves Protected Bike Lane On Flatbush By Prospect Park

PROSPECT PARK – The Brooklyn Community Board 6 [https://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb6/index.page] Transportation Committee unanimously approved NYC
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May
17
Brooklyn Half-Marathon: Road Closures, May 18

Brooklyn Half-Marathon: Road Closures, May 18

The Popular® Brooklyn Half [https://www.facebook.com/events/2704914096191306/] will kick off at 7am on Saturday, May 18 with
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Dec
31
Where to Watch Fireworks for New Years Eve Tonight!

Where to Watch Fireworks for New Years Eve Tonight!

Nobody goes to Times Square anymore—it’s too crowded. But if you’re ringing in the New Year and
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Aug
20
Commemorate the 242nd Anniversary Of The Battle Of Brooklyn

Commemorate the 242nd Anniversary Of The Battle Of Brooklyn

Battle of Brooklyn: Commemoration, Photo via Green-Wood Cemetery [https://www.green-wood.com/event/battle-of-brooklyn-commemoration-2018/]On August 27, 1776, British troops
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Aug
16
Run Your First Half Marathon in Brooklyn

Run Your First Half Marathon in Brooklyn

Courtesy of NYCRUNSThere’s no better time or place than the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon [https://nycruns.com/
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Jun
05
BPL Presents Week-Long ‘Democracy Lab’ In Inflatable Bubble Pavilion

BPL Presents Week-Long ‘Democracy Lab’ In Inflatable Bubble Pavilion

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Spacebuster [http://raumlabor.net/spacebuster/], a van equipped with an inflatable bubble that fits up to 120 visitors
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