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">Kota the Friend Drops 'Local Art Dealer Vol.1'
- Press Release
- 7 hours ago
Brooklyn independent artist Kota the Friend releases his new 10-track album Local Art Dealer, Vol. 1, a genre-blending project that unites music, fashion, and visual art while spotlighting local creatives and independence.
- Press Release
- 7 hours ago
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">The Livingston by Hyatt Opens in Downtown Brooklyn
- Press Release
- 1 day ago
The Livingston, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Brooklyn, is now open at 291 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn, offering a new upscale hotel option near Barclays Center, BAM, the Brooklyn Museum, and major subway lines. Developed by Midas Hospitality and ACRES Capital as part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, the 104-room hotel features modern accommodations, locally inspired dining, rooftop event space, and easy access to Manhattan and Brooklyn’s leading cultural destinations.
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- 1 day ago
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">Fusion East Announces Live Music Lineup in East New York
- Artists + Entertainment + Venues
- 1 week ago
Fusion East Caribbean & Soul Restaurant in East New York, Brooklyn has announced a its 2026 Live R&B and Jazz Music Series featuring full bands and singers known across New York City’s live music scene. The monthly performances will bring live R&B, jazz, funk, reggae, and Latin jazz to the neighborhood, giving residents a place to enjoy professional live music alongside Caribbean and soul cuisine without leaving East Brooklyn.
- Artists + Entertainment + Venues
- 1 week ago
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">Nikki Lucas Hosts East New York Easter Hat Pageant
- Government & Public Offices
- 1 week ago
(Press Release) Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, in partnership with Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, will host the 10th Annual Easter Hat Pageant and Luncheon for East New York seniors on April 2, 2026, in East New York. The annual event will bring together seniors from across the 60th Assembly District for an afternoon of fellowship, entertainment, and the community’s longtime Easter hat pageant tradition.
- Government & Public Offices
- 1 week ago
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">CUNY Chancellor Visits BMCC for CUNY Reconnect
- Press Release
- 1 week ago
City University of New York Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez visited Borough of Manhattan Community College to highlight CUNY Reconnect, a tuition-free community college initiative for eligible adult learners, and to showcase BMCC’s early childhood education programs.
- Press Release
- 1 week ago
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">Elmhurst Hospital Earns National Nursing Awards
- Health + Wellness
- 1 week ago
(Press Release) NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has received two national recognitions for excellence in patient care, with its Critical Care Unit and Medical Intensive Care Unit earning the Silver Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the DAISY Team Award for Nursing Excellence from the DAISY Foundation. The honors recognize the hospital’s commitment to high-quality critical care, strong nursing leadership, and compassionate treatment for patients facing complex and life-threatening medical conditions. The awards highlight Elmhurst Hospital’s continued investment in improving patient outcomes, strengthening nursing culture, and delivering advanced care to communities across Queens and New York City.
- Health + Wellness
- 1 week ago
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">Mayor Mamdani Announces New Child Care Plan
- Government & Public Offices
- 1 week ago
(Press Release) New York City officials have announced a major expansion of the city’s 3-K early childhood education program, adding more than 1,000 new seats across 56 ZIP codes in all five boroughs as part of an effort to move closer to truly universal access for families with three-year-old children. According to the official announcement from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the new seats will begin rolling out in September 2026 and will target neighborhoods where demand for early childhood education has been rising in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. City leaders say the expansion is intended to help working families access free 3-K programs closer to home while supporting early learning, child development, and school readiness through the NYC Public Schools system.
- Government & Public Offices
- 1 week ago
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">Kota the Friend Releases New Single “Love Slave”
- Press Release
- 1 week ago
(Press Release) Independent hip-hop artist Kota the Friend has released his latest single, “Love Slave,” offering listeners another preview of his upcoming project Local Art Dealer, Vol. 1, set to arrive on March 25 across all major streaming platforms. The new record follows the February release of “Love Me” and continues to introduce the sound and creative direction behind the forthcoming project. Beyond the music, Local Art Dealer reflects Kota’s ongoing commitment to independence while highlighting a broader movement focused on supporting and collaborating with local artists across music, fashion, visual art, and other creative disciplines.
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- 1 week ago
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">Mercedes Narcisse Endorses Civil Court Candidates
- Political Campaigns
- 2 weeks ago
(Official Press Release) NYC Council Member and Female District Leader Mercedes Narcisse Endorses Christine Ortiz, Danielle Noel, and Anthony Vaughn Jr. for Kings County Civil Court
- Political Campaigns
- 2 weeks ago