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  • Brooklyn Foodie Quiz Results [About Brooklyn]Created: 2009-11-17 @ 00:49:04 EST     Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 21:58:14 EST
    Thanks for taking our Brooklyn Foodie quiz.: sans serif font free newsletter sign quiz results document url foodie…
  • Brooklyn Foodie QuizCreated: 2009-11-17 @ 00:32:22 EST     Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 22:16:49 EST
    Brooklyn Foodie Quiz -- Take a quiz to test your Brooklyn food savvy!…
  • Brooklyn Foodie Trivia Quiz!Created: 2009-11-16 @ 23:02:40 EST     
  • Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NYCreated: 2009-11-08 @ 15:33:16 EST     Updated: 2009-11-08 @ 15:46:28 EST
    Brooklyn's Pratt Institute is one of the world's foremost art and design schools. Pratt offers degrees in art, architecture, design, writing, and library science. Get info on the Pratt Institute, i…
  • November 2009 Events in BrooklynCreated: 2009-10-29 @ 00:01:46 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 00:28:04 EDT
    Brooklyn events and event listings for November 2009. A complete guide to November events in Brooklyn…
  • Favorite Brooklyn NeighborhoodsCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 22:43:04 EDT     
    Readers Respond: What is your favorite Brooklyn neighborhood? Share your Brooklyn stories and top neighborhood picks…
  • Your Favorite Cheap Brooklyn ReataurantsCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:58:57 EDT     
    Readers Choice - Share your picks for cheap eats in Brooklyn. What's your favorite cheap Brooklyn restaurant?…
  • Your Favorite Brooklyn Shopping MallsCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:48:25 EDT     
    Readers Respond - Share your favorite Brooklyn shopping malls. Where do you go for one-stop shopping in Brooklyn? Are you a Kings Plaza Queen? Or do you hit Fulton Street for shopping deals? Share …
  • Your Favorite Brooklyn PizzaCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:36:20 EDT     
    Readers Respond: What's your favorite Brooklyn pizza? Do you swoon over Grimaldi's? Are you a Totonno's fan? Share your stories and pizza picks…
  • Your Favorite Brooklyn Heights Restaurants - Share your favorite pic…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 16:17:03 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:31:02 EDT
    Readers Respond: Share your favorite Brooklyn Heights restaurants. Do you love Noodle Pudding? Can't get enough of Jack the Horse? Share your Brooklyn Heights restaurants picks now…
  • Your Favorite Brooklyn Thrift Stores - Find Vintage Deals and Steals…Created: 2009-10-17 @ 14:37:05 EDT     
    Readers Respond: What are your favorite Brooklyn thrift stores? Share your stories and advice for finding great second-hand deals and steals at vintage stores in Brooklyn. …
  • Flu Shots in BrooklynCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 22:57:11 EDT     Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 23:11:23 EDT
    Flu Shots in Brooklyn - Prepare for flu season with this guide to getting flu shots in Broolyn. All the information you need to get a flu shots for the entire family…
  • October 2009 Events in BrooklynCreated: 2009-10-07 @ 23:21:46 EDT     
    Brooklyn events and event listings for October 2009. A complete guide to October events in Brooklyn…
  • Brooklyn Public School Calendar 2009-2010Created: 2009-09-27 @ 12:56:16 EDT     
    Brooklyn Public School Calendar for 2009 and 2010 - Find important Brooklyn school holidays and information on public school breaks in New York City with this school calendar…
  • Free Things to Do in BrooklynCreated: 2009-09-16 @ 22:48:35 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 22:55:49 EDT
    Free Things to Do in Brooklyn - Find free things to do in Brooklyn. Just because the economy's in the bucket doesn't mean you can't live the good life in Brooklyn! Use this list of free things to d…
  • Brooklyn Book FestivalCreated: 2009-09-08 @ 20:05:16 EDT     Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 10:39:40 EDT
    Brooklyn Book Festival - The Brooklyn Book Festival brings together emerging writers and award-winning authors for a day of literary events for book lovers of all ages. Get details on the 2009 Broo…
  • September 2009 Events in BrooklynCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 20:09:31 EDT     
    Brooklyn events and event listings for September 2009. A complete guide to September events in Brooklyn…
  • August 2009 Events in BrooklynCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 16:53:57 EDT     
    Brooklyn events and event listings for August 2009. A complete guide to August events in Brooklyn…
  • Free Brooklyn Museums (and Brooklyn Museums with Free Days)Created: 2009-08-17 @ 20:54:00 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 21:00:25 EDT
    Free Brooklyn Museums (and Brooklyn Museums with Free Days) - Find Brooklyn Museums that are free! See Brooklyn's most exciting free museums and soak up some culture without breaking the bank. Info…
  • Celebrities Born in BrooklynCreated: 2009-08-15 @ 22:31:44 EDT     Updated: 2009-08-15 @ 22:38:48 EDT
    Celebrities Born in Brooklyn: Find information on twenty celebrities who were born in Brooklyn, with notes on everyone from rapper Jay-Z to Barbra Streisand and Woody Allen. Find out which celebrit…
  • How did Brooklyn get its name?Created: 2009-07-26 @ 22:54:37 EDT     
    How did Brooklyn get its name? Learn about a place that was once known as "Breuckelen," and find out the history behind Brooklyn's name. …
  • Ice Skating in BrooklynUpdated: 2009-11-17 @ 20:59:18 EST
    Ice Skating in Brooklyn: Ice skating season in Brooklyn kicks off in November, when Prospect Park opens its very own ice skating rink. Whether you're a pro or a beginner, you'll have fun ice skatin…
  • Brooklyn Botanic GardenUpdated: 2009-11-16 @ 21:09:05 EST
    Brooklyn, NY - A guide to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn's largest garden. Find information on hours, admission costs, events, and more…
  • Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving in BrooklynUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 16:29:04 EST
    Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving in Brooklyn: Get your turkey fix at one of these restaurant picks for delicious Thanksgiving dinners in Brooklyn. From Aurora to the River Cafe, these Brooklyn res…
  • Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about BrooklynUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 20:44:57 EST
  • Halloween in BrooklynUpdated: 2009-10-28 @ 22:57:25 EDT
    Halloween in Brooklyn is fun for kids, adults, and even pets! Find information on Halloween parades, Halloween costume contests, costume stores, and haunted houses in Brooklyn. Make your Halloween …
  • Eat Cheap in BrooklynUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 17:00:34 EDT
    Eat Cheap in Brooklyn: Brooklyn is filled with cheap restaurants that serve amazing dishes that won't break the bank. Try one of these wallet-friendly cheap Brooklyn restaurants, and you won't be d…
  • Brooklyn Shopping MallsUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:52:22 EDT
    Shopping Malls in Brooklyn - From the Atlantic Center Mall to Kings Plaza Mall and Bay Ridge's Century 21, Brooklyn is filled with shopping malls to satisfy all of your shopping desires. Find the i…
  • Best Pizza in BrooklynUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:37:42 EDT
    Brooklyn pizza, from Grimaldi's Pizzeria to DiFara's. A guide to the best pizza in Brooklyn, New York…
  • Brooklyn Heights Restaurants: Five Great Places to Eat in Brooklyn H…Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:21:02 EDT
    Brooklyn Heights Restaurants - Looking for great restaurants in Brooklyn Heights? From Noodle Pudding to Waterfront Ale House, this list of Brooklyn Heights restaurants will help you find a fantast…
  • Brooklyn Neighborhoods: A Photo TourUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 16:20:01 EDT
    Learn more about Brooklyn's many neighborhoods. From Park Slope to Brooklyn Heights and Coney Island, see photos of the unique qualities that make each Brooklyn neighborhood so special…
  • Top 5 Brooklyn Thrift ShopsUpdated: 2009-10-17 @ 14:41:50 EDT
    Brooklyn thrift shops are full of amazing finds. A list of Brooklyn's best thrift stores and vintage clothing shops…
  • The Atlantic AnticUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 14:25:10 EDT
    The Atlantic Antic street fair stretches down Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue, where visitors can eat delicious Brooklyn foods, shop from Brooklyn merchants, and enjoy live music and dance performances…
  • Halloween for Kids in BrooklynUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 11:54:59 EDT
    Halloween for Kids in Brooklyn - Find information on kid-friendly Halloween activities in Brooklyn. From the borough's annual Halloween parade to Halloween at the "A-scarium" in Coney Isl…
  • Eating OutUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 11:07:09 EDT
    Restaurants in Brooklyn: From Grimaldi's Pizzeria to Tanoreen in Bay Ridge, find information on Brooklyn's best restaurants, bars, and dining deals. Restaurants in Brooklyn are diverse, delicious, …
  • Things to Do in Brooklyn, New YorkUpdated: 2009-09-27 @ 11:03:56 EDT
    Things to Do in Brooklyn, New York: Whether you're looking for Brooklyn events, Brooklyn parades, museums in Brooklyn, or just a place in Brooklyn where you can find some peace and calm, you'll fin…
  • Brooklyn, NY - County, City, State, and Federal Elected OfficialsUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 21:53:03 EDT
    Brooklyn, NY - A guide to the elected officials and politicians of Brooklyn, New York, including New York senators, New York representatives, city officials, state officials, and federal officials…
  • West Indian Day, BrooklynUpdated: 2009-09-02 @ 22:49:29 EDT
    West Indian Day, Brooklyn, New York: The annual West Indian Day festivities attract millions of visitors each year to Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood. Find more information about the West Ind…
  • Labor Day in Brooklyn, NYUpdated: 2009-08-30 @ 20:29:21 EDT
    Labor Day in Brooklyn, NY: Find information on Labor Day events in Brooklyn, including notes on the annual West Indian-American Day festivities, the Labor Day parade, and more…
  • West Indian-American Day Parade, Brooklyn NYUpdated: 2009-08-15 @ 22:40:56 EDT
    West Indian-American Day, Brooklyn, NY: Find photos and information on West Indian-American Day in Brooklyn, one of the borough's biggest celebrations. Pictures of carnival costumes and parades, in…
  • Brooklyn, NY - Top Brunch and Breakfast Picks in BrooklynUpdated: 2009-08-12 @ 22:23:07 EDT
    Brooklyn, NY - The best restaurants and diners for eating brunch in Brooklyn…
  • Seaside Summer Concert Series in Coney Island, BrooklynUpdated: 2009-08-12 @ 22:00:34 EDT
    Seaside Summer Concert Series in Coney Island, Brooklyn - Every summer, Coney Island is home to a free concert series that boasts performers like Donna Summer. Find information on this free Coney I…

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