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Easter Weekend 2026: NYC Store Closures and Shopping Options

So, you’re thinking about making a last-minute store run this Easter weekend? Before you head out and find your go-to place unexpectedly...

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Stefani Zinerman in Bed Stuy with brownstones in the background photo by lifesabashinc
Affordable HousingPoliticsReal Estate

Brooklyn Housing Resource Fair in Bed-Stuy Targets Rising Costs, Zinerman Encourages Residents to Attend

Brooklyn renters and homeowners will have a chance to connect with housing agencies, community organizations, and support services at the...

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Kota the Friend assets for his Local Art Dealer album
Arts & Culture

Brooklyn’s Kota the Friend Drops ‘Local Art Dealer’ Album Rooted in Community

According to information distributed through NYC Newswire, Brooklyn independent artist Kota the Friend has released his new 10-track...

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Arts & CultureFood & DrinkHappy Hour

Fusion East Sets the Stage for R&B Excellence in East New York

Looking for live music without trekking to Manhattan? Fusion East Caribbean & Soul Restaurant in East New York, Brooklyn is making...

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Photo: NYC Mayors Office/Flickr
Brooklyn EventsNewsPolitics

Brooklyn’s Grassroots Grapple with Mamdani’s Encampment Reversal

As you walk through Brooklyn neighborhoods, the increasing visibility of homeless encampments is striking. From East NY to...

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Fusion East $7 Meal - photo provided by Fusion East Restaurant
Food & Drink

Community on a Plate: The Impact of East New York’s $7 Meal

In East New York, where increasing food prices continue to burden families, a neighborhood restaurant is adopting a measured approach to...

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Arts & CultureBrooklyn Events

PATHS High School Empowers Youth Through Black History Month Showcase in East New York

Performing Arts & Technology High School (PATHS) prepares to shine a light on student artistry and cultural pride during its annual...

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Fusion East Wings and Beer for Superbowl
Food & Drink

Celebrate Super Bowl Sunday at Fusion East’s Watch Event

Football fans in East New York and nearby neighborhoods will have a fresh hotspot for Super Bowl Sunday this year, as Fusion East...

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Photographs by Tonje Thilesen for The New Yorker
Food & Drink

Border Town Brooklyn: Unveiling NYC’s Softest, Chewiest Flour Tortillas

Border Town in Greenpoint is winning over NYC with their unbeatable flour tortillas. Explore why this Brooklyn Mexican eatery has food...

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Ben Jerrys Is Opening
Food & Drink

Ben and Jerry’s Debuts Local Scoop Shop in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Something sweet is coming to Myrtle Avenue. Ben & Jerry’s looks set to open a new Clinton Hill shop at 431 Myrtle Ave., where a...

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