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Carroll Gardens

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

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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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

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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

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Gay City News

Arsonist Destroys LGBTQ-Friendly Bar in Brooklyn

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Gay City News

Drinks Flow Again at Ginger’s Bar, a Lesbian Mainstay

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Comedy

BP Weekender: Six things to do in Brooklyn March 11-13

By Brooklyn Paper

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Comedy

BP Weekender: Six things to do in Brooklyn March 4-6

By Kirstyn Brendlen

People march down Broadway protesting anti-gay attacks

Bushwick

Bushwick rallies against hate after anti-gay attack

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Books

‘Kweendom’ comics bring LGBTQ stories from stage to page in new book

By Reyna Iwamoto

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Catering halls set to reopen in March after year-long closure

By Dean Moses

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Rough Trade to close Williamsburg store and move to new NYC location

By Kevin Duggan

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Arts & Entertainment

Meet the New York City queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13

By Rose Adams

More from Around New York

The Trans Flag stands tall outside of the US Supreme Court on Dec. 4.

US v. Skrmetti: Reading the silence and curiosity in the room at the Supreme Court

Jennifer Hudson is pictured with an excited fan after singing in the audience at her inaugural concert at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Flatbush to promote her very first Christmas album, “The Give of Love,” during an intimate live experience on Nov.24, 2024.

Jennifer Hudson shines at Christmas concert to share Christmas album ‘Gift of Love,’ at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn

Free Holiday Events NYC Long Island

New York Family

40 Free Holiday Events in NYC & Long Island

Paintsil Galaxy Red Bulls MLS Cup Final

Slow start dooms Red Bulls in MLS Cup Final, fall to LA Galaxy 2-1