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Brooklyn Public Library expands ‘Books Unbanned’ program as city ...
WEBOct 5, 2023 · Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the presidents of New York City’s three public library systems — Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and Queens Public Library — joined forces with local librarians and teens at Brooklyn’s Central Library at Grand Army Plaza on Wednesday to mark an influential week in America: Banned Books Week.
Teen shot inside Kings Plaza mall • Brooklyn Paper
WEBJan 31, 2022 · A 14-year-old teenager was shot in the leg inside the Kings Plaza mall Monday afternoon, the latest act of gun violence in Brooklyn involving adolescents. The incident occurred a little before 2:30 pm, cops say, at which time police received a 911 call reporting shots fired inside the Mill Basin shopping center.
Brooklyn-based mob drama ‘Gravesend’ premieres on Amazon …
WEBApr 3, 2020 · A Brooklyn-based series years in the making is finally ready to queue. The first four episodes of “Gravesend,” the ’80s mob series formerly known as “The Neighborhood,” premiered on Amazon Prime at midnight Thursday. The brainchild of Gravesend native William DeMeo, the series centers around mob …
South Brooklyn Health officials cut ribbon on new Ruth Bader …
WEBMay 3, 2023 · Officials on Tuesday cut the ceremonial ribbon on the new Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital, the city’s first new public hospital since 1982. The hospital — a part of what is now known as NYC Health + Hospital/South Brooklyn Health, but was formerly known as Coney Island Hospital — was built with withstanding in mind, and includes a storm-resilient design, a flood-proof Emergency Department ...
The Feast of Santa Rosalia is back in Bensonhurst for 11 days of …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The beloved Feast of Santa Rosalia, named after the Patron Saint of Palermo, is back in Bensonhurst for its 50th anniversary from Aug. 15-25.. The celebration — also known as the 18th Avenue Festival — began in Italy over four centuries ago, and emphasizes the joy of Italian-American culture through the stunning array of food, carnival rides, and games, as well as live music and ...
Marcy Houses gets a new multi-million dollar community center
WEBNov 9, 2020 · Verde’s name first graced the pages of Brooklyn Paper in 2018 as an intern covering the Brooklyn Cyclones. (718) 260-2525. City leaders opened a new $30 million community center at the Marcy Houses, giving residents of the housing complex a safe space to gather.
PHOTOS | Coney Island amusement parks open with annual …
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Coney Island’s iconic amusement parks reopened for the 2024 season with the annual blessing of the rides, which attracted hundreds of thrill-seekers to the People’s Playground on Sunday for their chance to take one of the first rides of the year.
Brooklyn Book Festival returning this September with nine days of ...
WEBJul 29, 2024 · The Brooklyn Book Festival began in 2006 as a one-day event. Since then, it has survived natural disasters and a global pandemic to become the borough’s staple festival for book-lovers with happenings across Brooklyn.. Festival Day, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29 at Borough Hall in Downtown Brooklyn, will allow for a true sense of conversation and discussion.
Artists, electeds unveil new Biggie Smalls murals on 25th …
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Local artists Eli Salome Diaz, Carlo Niece, and Benny Guerra unveiled two new murals depicting The Notorious B.I.G. on Wednesday morning to honor the 25th anniversary of the rapper’s death.