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Art of Play, at 69 Atlantic Ave., offers a carefully selected collection of items to help patrons discover the magic of play. Adam Rubin (r) and other staff members are on hand to lead curious folks down the rabbit hole.

Brooklyn Heights

‘Antidote to the mindless scroll’: Brooklyn Heights’ new magic shop Art of Play redefines curiosity

By Adam Daly

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Bay Ridge

Inspiration for generations: Fontbonne honors alumna Ita Ford with inspiring mural dedication

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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New American eatery with Eastern European flair, Breva, set to open on Brighton Beach boardwalk

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Latest News

Mayor Adams backs low income tax break

AMNY

‘Axe the tax’: Adams-backed state proposal could free over 400,000 low-income New Yorkers from paying city income taxes

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Maimonides and local churches unite in annual Celebration of Light

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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AMNY

Funding debate looms over effort to reduce overwhelming Family Court caseloads

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Two stabbed during botched robbery of delivery worker in Sunset Park

By Dean Moses

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As temperatures dropped in November, so did violent crime in Brooklyn, per latest NYPD statistics

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Mayor Adams speaking about broker fees bill

AMNY

Mayor Adams says he won’t veto Council bill to free renters from paying broker fees, clearing way for its enactment

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AMNY

Brooklyn’s third Chick-fil-A location to open at Gateway Center this week

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Bedford-Stuyvesant

Learn about the history of architecture of Bed-Stuy with a walking tour on Dec. 7

By Susan De Vries

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Modern three-family condo building rises on low-slung Williamsburg block

By Anna Bradley-Smith

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Southern Brooklyn toy drive brings holiday joy to Ukrainian Children

By Brooklyn Paper

Mayor Adams speaks at City Hall

AMNY

Op-Ed | Making New York City affordable for working New Yorkers

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Business

Shop the season: Brooklyn’s best holiday markets for festive finds

By Susan De Vries

Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor of New York Public Schools announces expansion of Future Ready NYC programs.

AMNY

Future Ready NYC education initiative expanding to more schools with new pathways of opportunity

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Magic in the air: Your guide to holiday lightings and celebrations in Brooklyn

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Pictures of REAL ID and Enhanced ID at JFK Airport

AMNY

Deadline looms to get REAL ID driver’s license in New York state: What you need to know

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Downtown

Fulton Mall shines bright with annual tree lighting and holiday celebration

By Gabriele Holtermann

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‘A heartwarming success’: Council Member Vernikov hosts Thanksgiving giveaway at Sheepshead Bay office

By Robert Pearl

More from Around New York

"The End," directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, opens Dec. 6.

‘The End’: Singing and dancing through the apocalypse

Saint Kitts and Nevis donate artwork to the OAS Art Museum of the Americas. Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis Jacinth Henry-Martin (center) makes the presentation.

St. Kitts and Nevis donates artwork to OAS Art Museum of the Americas

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New York Family

3 Powerful Life Lessons From the Wicked Movie

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Flatiron District’s Thyme Bar offers creative holiday feast that turns tradition on its head