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BROOKLYN – What kid doesn’t like to cozy up in comfy pajamas with a good book? You can help lots of little ones across Brooklyn do just that by donating new books and pajamas for children ages 3 to 11 at one of dozens of Holiday Drive Collection sites [http:
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via Greenlight CardIf you’re not the busy parent of an independent tween or teenager the genius of giving your child a debit card might not be immediately evident to you. But I am. And when I found out this product [http://welcome.greenlightcard.com/bklyner] existed I was pretty
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Not sure what to get loved one, friends and colleagues for the holidays? Leave it to BKLYNER to highlight places in the neighborhood. Whether they are the yogi or wannabe yogi, book lover, chocoholic, crafter, plain ol’ kid or even a collector of Italian tschokes. We’ve got you covered.
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PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS – is about to get even more awesome, and just in time for the holidays. This Sunday at noon, neighbor Vanessa Raptopoulos will be opening the doors of her brand new gift store called Awesome [https://www.awesomebrooklyn.com/] at 617 Flatbush Avenue [https://maps.google.com/?q=
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We promise you will master the art of giving this holiday season with this list of choices. No one returns chocolate, everyone loves a spa treatment, exercise and physical activity keep up our energy and who can resist the Russian bath experience. Li-Lac Chocolates [https://www.li-lacchocolates.com/] Sunset Park
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Tamar Smith of the SCA giving the presentation. (Megan McGibney/BKLYNER)RED HOOK – About 30 parents, local business owners, and representatives of the Urban Assembly Harbor School gathered at P.S. 676 The Red Hook Neighborhood School, along with State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna, and District
Arts & Culture
LITTLE PAKISTAN – On Coney Island Avenue, American-Pakistani women are trying to keep their culinary tradition alive in a tax office. (Mustafa Z. Mirza/BKLYNER)On weekdays, Bibi Jan Corp, is mostly frequented by South Asian men seeking advice on immigration and taxation, but on the weekends, the same place is
Central Brooklyn
The gift of relaxation, the most delicious Olive Oils, Gowanus kitsch, housewares, handmade gifts, and more can be found strolling the blocks of these neighborhoods. Stay ahead of the game and happy shopping! d’mai Urban Spa [https://www.dmaiurbanspa.com/gifts] Park Slope 157 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Holidays are for giving and receiving – from interesting accents for the home, gadgets for the person who has everything to the gift of crossing items of your to-do list. This week we highlight shops and services across Brooklyn that say happy holidays to the special people in your life! Umbrella,
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We feel the chill in the air, holiday music is already playing in the stores and our mailboxes are quickly filling up with holiday catalogs but we know that Brooklyn is the ultimate destination to buy unique, fun, memorable Holiday gifts for everyone on your list. As part of BKLYNER’
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The holiday season is upon us and BKLYNER is here to help you shop locally and support Brooklyn businesses. Every week we will publish holiday gift guides focused on a type of gift and by location. Happy gifting! Via Norman & Jules Facebook pageNorman & Jules [https://normanandjules.com/] Park
Central Brooklyn
Abdullah Kwaja, president of the Turkestanian Association speaks at the press conference (Comice Johnson/BKLYNER)Yesterday afternoon Eric Adams, Brooklyn Borough President, met with prominent Uzbek-Americans of NYC to address yesterday’s attack in Lower Manhattan. The attack, which left eight people dead, was allegedly carried out by Sayfullo Saipov,