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May
08
Sunset Park Matriarch Home For Mother’s Day, Recovered From Coronavirus

Sunset Park Matriarch Home For Mother’s Day, Recovered From Coronavirus

Maria Rodriguez with grandson Octavio Vargas at the hospital.Maria Rodriguez is home from NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, where she
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May
07
Where to Order Last-Minute Mother’s Day Flowers

Where to Order Last-Minute Mother’s Day Flowers

It’s not been an easy few months. We’ve seen our neighborhoods and our lives change completely, in what
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May
06
For Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts, Turn To Your Local Businesses

For Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts, Turn To Your Local Businesses

Mother’s Day cards from Awesome Brooklyn. Courtesy of Vanessa Raptopoulos.You forgot Mother’s Day. It’s fine – there’
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May
04
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Delivery From These Spots

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Delivery From These Spots

While this year’s Cinco de Mayo may be different from the one you’ve been picturing, there are still
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Apr
09
Tune In To The Holy Week Services (PSA for Catholics)

Tune In To The Holy Week Services (PSA for Catholics)

As we enter into the holiest days on the Christian calendar, the Diocese of Brooklyn is announcing its plans to
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Apr
09
Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn Mourns Loss Of Two Priests, Tries To Lift Congregants’ Spirits

Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn Mourns Loss Of Two Priests, Tries To Lift Congregants’ Spirits

St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst. Courtesy of St. Athanasius.The past few weeks have been difficult for everyone. The coronavirus
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Apr
01
Coronavirus School Closures Shorten Spring Break To Just Two Days

Coronavirus School Closures Shorten Spring Break To Just Two Days

NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.Originally posted on Chalkbeat [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/
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Mar
31
Brooklyn is Preparing for Virtual Seders During the Pandemic

Brooklyn is Preparing for Virtual Seders During the Pandemic

Photo by Erica Sherman/BklynerThe holidays are about connecting. From services, where dozens pray side-by-side and touch their siddur, or
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Mar
17
“People Still Not Taking This Seriously”: Get With The Program, Neighbors!

“People Still Not Taking This Seriously”: Get With The Program, Neighbors!

While the rest of the city is shutting down and neighbors are keeping their distance, others are celebrating as if
2 min read
Mar
06
Celebrate International Women’s Day in Brooklyn at These 8 Spots

Celebrate International Women’s Day in Brooklyn at These 8 Spots

For International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, we decided to highlight some of our favorite women-led restaurants
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