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Brooklyn Public Library, Reading Institute launch borough-wide ‘Science of Reading’ initiative

By Olivia Seaman

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Arts & Entertainment

Oliver Samuels brings the laughter — America’s premiere backs Jamaica’s hurricane relief

By Nelson A. King

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Books

‘Detonator’: Brooklyn paramedic channels years of EMS experience into new comic

By Olivia Seaman

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Park Slope

Park Slope Barnes & Noble reopens after four-month renovation with new design, expanded kids’ department

By Kirstyn Brendlen

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Shaggy.

Caribbean Life

Music for a Cause

Jamaican singer Richie Stephens.

Caribbean Life

Richie Stephens, reggae stars bring relief to Jamaica in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

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Holiday Nostalgia subway rides return to New York City next month

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in NYC – Sneak Peek at What Families Can Expect

New York Family

2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC – Sneak peek

Keenan “Special” Bristol, a Guyanese-American artist and activist and founder of “Music Brings Life.”

Caribbean Life

Music With a Mission

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News

Roebling Rink returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park for scenic winter skating

By Olivia Seaman

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Brooklyn!

New York Family

Things to do this weekend with the kids in Brooklyn

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 Line-Up Announced: Everything You Need to Know

New York Family

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 line-up announced

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BP Weekender: 6 things to do in Brooklyn Oct. 31-Nov. 2

By Brooklyn Paper

Nocturna Colada

Drink if you dare: Someday Bar’s Black Lagoon pop-up brings spooky sips to Boerum Hill

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

UniverSoul Circus Returns to Brooklyn with $19 Tickets

New York Family

UniverSoul Circus Returns to Brooklyn with $19 Tickets

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Business

Meet Laurie Jacoby, the woman behind Brooklyn’s biggest stage: Barclays Center

By Olivia Seaman

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Arts & Entertainment

Brooklyn Navy Yard seeks artists for 2026 ‘Brooklyn Forged’ public art installation

By Gabriele Holtermann

Pupkin contest

Hundreds flock to Fort Greene Park for beloved ‘Great Pupkin’ dog costume contest

By Olivia Seaman

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Red Hook

Brothers in bumpers: Friends and pinball wizards go all in on pinball museum in Red Hook

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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New York Family

52 Halloween Events and Activities for Families Around NYC

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The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's offices in Long Island City, Queens.

Mpox cases remain elevated in New York City as officials renew vaccination push

Members and officers of the First Responders Lions and Leos clubs pose for a photo in Liberty Bible Fellowship Church lobby, after prayers. They distributed pre-Thanksgiving pies to worshipers on Nov. 17, 2025.

Lions and Leos bring holiday cheer with pre-Thanksgiving pie donation

Christmas Tree Farms In and Around Westchester

New York Family

Christmas Tree Farms In and Around Westchester

The Speed Shed, designed by PAU , is one of six new designs set to line city streets

Shed happens: City reveals six modern sidewalk scaffolding designs to replace old green sheds