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NY Supreme Court Judge Overturns Preschool Flu Vaccine Mandate

BY CHRISTINE BUSH Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Manuel Mendez overturned a 2013 health code amendment on Thursday that required New York City children between the ages of 6 and 59 months to receive...

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CM Cumbo, City Council, And Anti-Gun Violence Groups Unite To Promote “Art A...

BY GEORGE GOSS Several New York City Council members and dozens of activists are seeking to raise awareness—and money—for a program to end gun violence through art, Art A Catalyst For Change.  “Art has...

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What’s Open And Closed In Fort Greene-Clinton Hill This Week

Friday, December 25 is Christmas; if you plan to celebrate outside of Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, enjoy safe travels and good weather. If you’re sticking around the neighborhood, note that Christmas Eve,...

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Treecycle your Holiday Tree (Sponsored)

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to ring in the New Year! Get a fresh start by recycling your holiday tree at one of the many MulchFest 2016 locations in Brooklyn on January 9 and 10. Your...

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Street Snaps: What Was The Best Thing That Happened To You This Year?

“The best thing that happened this year was having more family time with my mom. My New Year’s resolution is to be more healthier, and be better with finances and school work.” — Porsha Cobb, Fort...

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Where To Watch Fireworks On New Year’s Eve

With less than three days left until the new year begins, now is the time to decide where you want to go to enjoy fireworks. There’s no need to crowd into Times Square to watch the ball drop: go...

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Corner Media Is Hiring: Do You Know Any Writers, Editors And Sales Reps In...

Our parent company, Corner Media Group, is currently growing, and we’d love to add some new staff members to our crew! If you are passionate about the Brooklyn neighborhoods that we cover, please get...

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Meet Preston Riddick: Behind The Music

BY MEGAN MCGIBNEY Preston Riddick is a familiar face around Fort Greene-Clinton Hill. Besides being a longtime resident (since 1973!), Riddick is well known for his contribution to the neighborhood’s...

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What’s Open, Closed, And Happening On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Whether you plan to spend Martin Luther King, Jr. Day reflecting on the nation’s unrest, taking in a movie at a local theater, or, I don’t know, selfishly capping off a three-day weekend without a...

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The Blizzard Showed Up! Important Transportation And Other Information For...

Well, the blizzard really showed up this time. And as of this article (Saturday, January 23 at 1:10pm), the snow is still going strong. Whether you’re cozying up inside, or venturing out for a little...

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Things To Do In Prospect Park During Mid-Winter Recess

BY SARAH CREAN Are you home today? Are your kids out of school this week? Ready to get some fresh air? There is lots to do at Prospect Park’s Audubon Center, the Lefferts Historic House, and the Lefrak...

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See The First Signs Of Spring At Brooklyn Botanic Garden

BY SARAH CREAN It’s a bleak, raw day today but Spring is coming. On a visit to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden today, we were excited to see that lavender crocuses and snowdrops had made their arrival in...

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Meet Joshua Stulman, Founder Of The Brooklyn Comic Shop

BY DONNELL GAVIN Joshua Stulman is founder of the Brooklyn Comic Shop — a stand near local arts favorite Apple Arts and his alma mater Pratt Institute — and, most recently, its online presence,...

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651 ARTS is Bringing Classically Black to Life this Spring (Sponsored)

Brooklyn’s premier presenter of contemporary performing arts by artists of African descent, 651 ARTS remains a leader in supporting and presenting dynamic black artists. The 28th season continues this...

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Treecycle your Holiday Tree (Sponsored)

Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to ring in the New Year! Get a fresh start by recycling your holiday tree at one of the many MulchFest 2016 locations in Brooklyn on January 9 and 10. Your...

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Experience a Divine Culture – Final Week! (Sponsored)

THERE WAS A TIME when the world was full of beauty and wonder. When heroes split mountains and swam with dragons. When divine beings walked the earth and emperors ruled under the will of heaven. When...

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Video Game Design, Sports, Movie-Making And More At LIU Brooklyn Children’s...

The Children’s Academy at LIU Brooklyn offers immersive summer camp fun for children between the ages of 3 to eighth grade. Starting at the beginning of July and running for seven weeks, our program...

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Celebrate Spring in Prospect Park (Sponsored)

Join the Prospect Park Alliance for Opening Weekend in Prospect Park on April 2 + 3, with food, festivities and family fun. Opening Day Parade, 10–10:30 am (Saturday only) Parade begins at 7th Avenue +...

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Entrepreneurs are Action Taking Dreamers! (Sponsored)

Its really challenging to build your dream from the comfort of your home.  With the bed, television, and sofa calling your name with no one looking, its easy for motivation to take a nap (literally). *...

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Entire Clinton Hill Block Omitted From Voter Rolls

A whole block of Clinton Hill was prevented from voting today, according to a poll worker. Alexandra Leon of DNAInfo had the scoop: At least seven voters who live on Lafayette Avenue and were assigned...

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