The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday: The U.S. government was slow to embrace the occasion — it was only in 2021 that President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday.

Wilbert Robinson: The man who turned Brooklyn Dodger baseball delightfully weird: Wilbert Robinson managed the Brooklyn Dodgers for so long that local sports reporters began to call the team “The Robins.” It stuck and became one of the many names the team had.

Investigation into Mount Prospect Skate Park sparks further debate: The Public Design Commission has given preliminary approval for a polarizing skate park planned for Mount Prospect Park, a small hilltop park near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

American Ballet Theater corps dancer Lauren Bonfiglio unwinds at home in Brooklyn: How do ballet dancers in the American Ballet Theatre, one of the premier companies in the world, bring balance to their high-pressure lives?

New York Knicks parade brings generations of fans into the streets: People streamed into the area on crammed subways, looking to get as close as they could or find any elevated spot to catch a glimpse.

Hundreds attend 10th annual Sunset Park Puerto Rican Parade and Festival: The 10th annual Sunset Park Puerto Rican Parade and Festival brought hundreds of people to Fifth Avenue to display heritage, traditions and history.

Mother and boyfriend indicted for murdering 3-year-old, who was beaten and starved: On March 9, 2025, the defendants allegedly dropped Kyng Davis’ body at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in East Flatbush, spoke to medical staff, then drove away.

Everyone wants to think they’re open‑minded: Here’s why most people aren’t: For the things that matter most – religious beliefs, for example, or the meaning of life – few of us are genuinely willing to consider that we might be wrong, let alone do the hard work of revising beliefs. (The Conversation)

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"How a 35% Affordable Housing Pledge in Brooklyn Was Torpedoed" (The City Limits)

"Brooklyn’s ‘People Runway’ returns for 2026, seeking next generation of fashion talent" (Brooklyn Paper)

"In Between Keep Moving: A Pierre Joris Reader" (The Brooklyn Rail)

READ: "The Whimsy and Heartbreak of America’s Garage Sales" (The Atlantic)

DRINK: Here are the 34 best sports bars in New York City, including eight in Brooklyn. (The Infatuation) 

CARTOON: A frank conversation between Canada and Greenland. (Brooklyn Eagle)

LIVE: "Here’s how I landed a 2-bedroom apartment in NYC for just $1,680 — and you can, too" (New York Post)

Singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson

Journalist and author Brit Hume

Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren

“The DaVinci Code” author Dan Brown

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