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What's the Theme of Black History Month?

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:37:26 +0000

Find out what this year's theme of Black History Month is!

9 Great Ideas for Valentine's Day: Only in Brooklyn

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:58:25 +0000

Stuck for a Valentine's Day ...something..that's a little more than an overpriced dinner out?

There's an amazing roster of fun, interesting, and affordable things going on the weekend prior to Valentine's Day and on the day itself. For instance, a Humphrey Bogart movie (free), great jazz vocals (free) and an "underground" party with storytelling, Brooklyn Brewery beer and fun -- in the NY Transit Museum.

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For Valentine's Day, a List of Sexy Places in Brooklyn (and some might surprise you)

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:04:16 +0000

Brooklyn's hot, in so many ways. And, it turns out, there are a lot of sexy places in Brooklyn.

Check this out:

A Valentine's Day List of 12 Sexiest Places in Brooklyn.

Looking to Expand Your Mind? Free, Open to the Public: Films, Events at Medgar Evers College for Black History Month

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:12:29 +0000

Brooklyn's Medgar Evers College, part of CUNY, is hosting an ambitious program of events, films, programs and discussions this Black History Month. Get the complete calendar of dozens of special programs, Monday through Friday, throughout February. It's free, and open to the public.

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Hello, February! What's Happening this Month in Brooklyn

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:46:36 +0000

Welcome February! There' a lot happening in Brooklyn this month:

Public School Vacation in February: Dates

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:00:27 +0000

There's a nice long vacation coming up. Here's the public school holiday calendar for February.

Valentines: Funny Gifts Ideas & A Brooklyn Valentine's Weekend Itinerary

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:51:48 +0000

Dreading the advent of mega-commercial Valentine's Day? Here are two hilarious gift ideas for someone with a sense of humor. Order now. Also, a rough itinerary for how to spend Valentine's weekend in Brooklyn, starting Friday and ending on Tuesday, February 14.

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Complete Guide to Finding an Apartment in Brooklyn

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:25:51 +0000

When's the best time to look for an apartment? Where should you look and what are your rights as a tenant? The housing market is expensive, and tight.

So, even though it's just February, it's not to early to research some neighborhoods and to start thinking about your next move.

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All About Parking in Brooklyn (It's Theoretically Winter, After All)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:50:32 +0000

With more cars in Brooklyn, and more tourists, parking gets harder to find. Here' an at-a-glance view of parking possibilities in some of Brooklyn's most popular venues.

Planning a Trip to Brooklyn? See Brooklyn's Event Calendar of Monthly Ethnic Festivals

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:01:56 +0000

Brooklyn = cultural and ethnic diversity.

From African American History Month in February to St.Patrick's Day and National Italian American Heritage Month, Brooklyn's got some ethnic heritage celebration happening every month of the year.

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