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Brooklyn Mirage CEO fired as venue continues to push back opening date

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Bushwick

Brooklyn Mirage cancels much-anticipated reopening after failing to meet city standards

By Kirstyn Brendlen

The ‘Girls Behind the Rock Show’: Meet the women of Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Bowl

By Regina Martinez

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Coney Island drag show, ‘RuPaul’ watch party, brings queer community together

By Lauren Rapp

People packed into Berry Park for the annual Phil Collins Day on Saturday, Feb. 15

Greenpoint

Against All Odds, Phil Collins fans keep annual Greenpoint tradition thriving

Paul Frangipane & Adam Daly

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Brooklyn music scene steps up for LA wildfire relief at Baby’s All Right benefit concert

By Emily Davenport

Heart shaped chocolate is made at the Jacques Torres Chocolate Heaven store for Valentine's Day sales Feb. 13, 2008 in New York City.

Caribbean Life

‘Would you be my Valentine’ – events to fill the heart with love, and enjoyment

Comedian Beecher pictured at a previous show without a stitch of fear (or clothing)

Bushwick

Bushwick bares all this Valentine’s Day with night of naked comedy

By Adam Daly

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Bushwick

‘Save Our Wicked Lady’: Beloved Bushwick venue fights to keep lights on and live music alive

By Lauren Rapp

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Carroll Gardens

Lighten up: Loafers, a new gay cocktail bar, set to open on Court Street

By Kirstyn Brendlen

New York Liberty vs Indiana Fever

Sports

Liberty and jump shots for all! Where to watch the NY Liberty during the WNBA playoffs

By Jada Camille

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Greenpoint

Greenpoint’s Saint Vitus Bar closes permanently, months after abrupt shutdown

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Rear View Of Friends Watching Game In Sports Bar On Screens

Sports

These are the best Brooklyn sports bars to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics

By Michael Zavatsky

NY: The People’s Ball 2024

Books

People’s Ball returns to Brooklyn Public Library with vibrant celebration of style and inclusivity

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Bar Madonna blends Italian-American tradition with avant-garde artistry in Williamsburg

By Isabel Song Beer

Brooklyn Paramount Theater Opening

Downtown

‘One of the best’: Locals laud new Brooklyn Paramount, a revival over 60 years in the making

By Lauren Rapp

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Greenpoint

Greenpoint venue Saint Vitus Bar shuttered by Department of Buildings

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Mayor Eric Adams

AMNY

Op-ed | Keeping nightlife safe in New York City

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Troubled East Williamsburg venue Avant Gardner faces another costly lawsuit

By Isabel Song Beer

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After two bodies recovered from Newtown Creek, pols petition for more nightlife safety measures in industrial areas

By Jada Camille

More from Around New York

Marchers proceed along Fifth Avenue during the 2025 NYC Dyke March.

NYC Dyke March draws thousands in condemnation of fascism

Nailah Blackman, fourth from left, receives award from New York State Caribbean-American Delegation: From left , Assembly Member Latrice Walker, Assembly Member Chantel Jackson, Senator Siela Bynoe (with proclamation), Assembly Member Jaime Williams, Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman and Senator Roxanne Persaud.

Caribbean-American Delegation, NYS Black Legislative Task Force honor Soca star Nailah Blackman

Your Family’s Guide to the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC

New York Family

Your Family’s Guide to the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC (Plus How to Score Free Tix!)

seating on a cobblestone street in the Meatpacking District

Meatpacking District’s historic makeover continues with a new promenade and less room for cars