Jul. 1, 2024 By Jada Camille
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Dancehall icon Shaggy headed to Coney Island to celebrate Federation Sounds’ 25th anniversary
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Advocating for Non-Public Schools: A Conversation with Teach Coalition’s Maury Litwack
Jul. 1, 2024 by Jill Carvajal Maury Litwack, founder and CEO of Teach Coalition talks about his organization’s mission and impact. Teach Coalition advocates for funding and policy changes to support non-public schools, such as Jewish, Catholic, and Islamic schools. Litwack emphasizes the significant non-public school population and their need for resources like healthy lunches, STEM education, and school safety measures. He highlights three main areas of focus: advocating for laws that reimburse non-public schools for STEM teacher salaries, securing funding for security measures to ensure student safety, and providing essential services, such as nurses, that schools might otherwise not […]
Brooklyn pols react to first presidential debate
Jul. 1, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Local Democratic leaders are largely standing behind President Joe Biden as the party nominee after his shaky performance at last week’s debate left many Democrats uncertain.
PHOTOS: Brooklyn bursts with patriotic pride at 114th annual Independence Day Parade in Sunset Park
Jul. 1, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The streets of Brooklyn were alive with patriotic spirit as residents celebrated the 114th annual Brooklyn American Independence Day Parade on Sunday. The event featured a vibrant display of marching bands, historic outfits, first responders, and local heroes, drawing crowds of all ages to join in the festivities…
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Summer gets sweeter as Purslane Cafe opens at Prospect Park boathouse
Jun. 29, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
This summer will be a little sweeter at Prospect Park, as a new café is set to open at the park’s boathouse next week.
Canarsie community to unite for Peaceful Summer Fest on June 29
Jun. 28, 2024 By Jada Camille
The Canarsie community is set to come together to celebrate summer and the spirit of togetherness on June 29.
Cops arrest gunman who allegedly killed Faridun Mavlonov nearly a year after teen’s death
Jun. 28, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell
The 18-year-old suspected of fatally shooting 15-year-old Faridun Mavlonov in Bensonhurst last July was arrested on Thursday, according to the NYPD.
Veselka continues its decades-long legacy at new Williamsburg location
Jun. 28, 2024 By Emily Davenport
For 70 years, Veselka has been serving up authentic Ukrainian cuisine in New York City, and its legacy lives on in their new Williamsburg location.
83-year-old woman killed by dump truck driver in Boerum Hill
Jun. 28, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
An 83-year-old woman was fatally struck by a dump truck driver in Boerum Hill on Wednesday afternoon, according to the NYPD.
Kings Plaza Mall celebrates Caribbean Heritage Month
Jun. 27, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Kings Plaza Mall hosted its annual Caribbean Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday, June 26, honoring six outstanding locals for their contributions to Brooklyn’s Caribbean community and commitment to preserving and promoting Caribbean-American heritage.