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Kings County Fair! Mid-May to Memorial Day at Brooklyn Aviator Sports Created: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Bring the kids to the annual Kings County Annual Fair, held in Brooklyn's Aviator Sports Complex. It's a classic, with rides for the kids, a small ferris wheel, deliciously fried foods and a family...
How Long is the Brooklyn Bridge? In Miles and Metres? Created: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
People often wonder how long the Brooklyn Bridge is. Here's the answer, in both miles and kilometres.
How long does it take to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge? Created: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
How long does it take to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge?
10 Dos and Don’ts of Walking the Brooklyn Bridge Created: Friday, March 11, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
So you want to walk the Brooklyn Bridge! Great. But do you know how far it is? And what kinds of shoes to wear (or not?) And which direction is the best way to go? Take it from a local Brooklynite!...
What's the Best Direction to Walk the Brooklyn Bridge? Manhattan to Brooklyn? Created: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
What's the best way to walk the Brooklyn Bridge? From Brooklyn to Manhattan? Or from Manhattan to Brooklyn?
How to Walk the Brooklyn Bridge & Where to Stay in Brooklyn-Visitors Guide Created: Saturday, March 12, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Here's a breadth of great information about the Brooklyn Bridge. It's designed for tourists and Brookynites with guests. Find out where to stay to how to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, what's on ...
Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend in Brooklyn Created: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend in Brooklyn, as the month of May gives way to June. Enjoy the electric program of dance called Dance Africa at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, historic and interesti...
Whats On at Brooklyn Navy Yard During Fleet Week New York: Schedule of Events Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Brooklyn Navy Yard During Fleet Week New York: Schedule of Events
Brooklyn Half Marathon, a New York City Annual Run Every May Created: Tuesday, November 01, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
The Brooklyn Half-Marathon, a New York City annual event held every May, is a family-friendly affair complete with a special kids run, and post-run fun in Brooklyn's Coney Island. Get the details.T...
Pop Up Piano in Brooklyn — Summer Concerts & ArtFest of Painted Pianos in Parks Created: Monday, June 20, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
It's back in 2013! The Sing for Hope Pop Up Piano festival, a New York City-wide free music and DIY festival in which 88 pianos, decorated and painted by artists, celebrities and community groups,...
May Festival in Brookyn: Sheepshead Bay's BayFest on the Waterfront Created: Friday, August 31, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Find out about "BayFest" in May: It's as Brooklyn as a Brooklyn event can be, in an old-fashioned, community way. And, it's free.
10 Special Things to Do in Brooklyn on Memorial Day Weekend: Event Calendar Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
In New York for Memorial Day? Take a look at this calendar. Because Memorial Day weekend isn't just ANY long weekend in Brooklyn. There are things to do on this federal holiday that happen only onc...
Brooklyn in May: Festivals, Tours, Major Annual Events Created: Thursday, May 05, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
May Calendar for Brooklyn Events: Consult this handy overview if you're considering moving to Brooklyn, or just want to get out and about a bit, now that the weather's warmer.
Cool Things to Do This Week in Brooklyn Created: Thursday, March 24, 2011 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
What's happening in Brooklyn today, this weekend and next week? Check this up to date listing of some of the most interesting Brooklyn events, from film festivals to concerts to free First Saturday...
For Singles, Cynics and Others on Valentine's Day in Brooklyn NY Created: Saturday, February 12, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
February brings Valentine's Day and Valentine's Day, in turn, brings a sort of revolt against the commercialization of love. At least it does in Brooklyn. See what's happening for an UnValentine's ...
Pre-Civil War Black History: African American Doctors in Brooklyn and US Created: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
Brooklyn’s African American history includes a few examples of pre-Civil War era medical personnel.Although the history of black doctors and nurses in pre-Civil War America is largely untold,...
Two Funny Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Looking for something funny and really unusual for Valentine's Day? Read on.
7 Cool "Brooklyn" Graduation Gifts: Bklyn Clothes, Bags,Skateboards,Jewelry Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Whether with a hipster or a hip hop look, a new Nets or an old Brooklyn Dodgers logo, Brooklyn themed items make a hot gift for grads, dads and others. if you're thinking about finding a gift fo...
Lit Crawl Brooklyn: Brooklyn Literary Event Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Starting in 2012, the LitCrawl Brooklyn is a one day literary festival for lovers of literature, writers, poets, and the like-minded. This free, one day event brings together nearly two dozen liter...
Order Gifts Online: Brooklyn Artisanal Beer & Foodie Gifts Created: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Foodie Gifts: If You Can't Be IN Brooklyn, You Can Order It Online
Top 25 Things to Do in Brooklyn Created: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Brooklyn's romantic, fun, surprising. Here's a top twenty list, for newcomers and long-time Brooklynites alike.
Looking for an Apartment or Home in New York City—Try Brooklyn Created: Monday, February 28, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Who's moving to Brooklyn? Everyone. College grads, young couples, new families, screenwriters, businesspeople, dreamers, graduate students, artists of all stripes, restaurateurs, professionals. Glo...
Festivals in Brooklyn: A Monthly Calendar of Ethnic & National Festivals Created: Monday, January 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Discover how multicultural Brooklyn celebrates its lively calendar of cultural festivals, from Black History Month to Irish-American Heritage Month, as well as important American holidays such as J...
21 Places to Play Piano Outdoors - Where To Find a Pop Up Piano in Brooklyn Created: Monday, June 20, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here's a list of where you can find free access to baby grand and other pianos throughout Brooklyn from mid-June through July 2nd. Its the Pop Up Piano festival, a New York City-wide free music and...
When and Where is Coney Island's July 4th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest? Created: Friday, June 17, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Here's where and when to celebrate Independence Day in Brooklyn n a way that combines that most American of all foods, the hot dog, with that most American of all styles, competition. It's called N...
Where in Brooklyn Can You See the July 4th Fireworks? Created: Thursday, June 23, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Where in Brooklyn Can You See the July 4th Fireworks?
In Brooklyn? Where to Watch the Fleet Week Op Sail Procession of Ships Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Every year, Fleet Week brings dozens of extraordinary ships to New York City. Some dock in Brooklyn, others head to Manhattan. But the first day of the event, widely covered by the media, entails a...
Ahoy! 8 Tips on Visiting On Board Ships during Fleet Week New York Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
8 Tips on Visiting the Tall Ships during Fleet Week New York
Guide to Fleet Week Brooklyn: Events, Things To Do, What It's About Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Learn about Fleet Week in Brooklyn at-a-glance. Find out what's happening,where to take the kids or go with some pals to get a first-hand look at active warships and historic sailing rigs.
Where in Brooklyn to See and Board Ships During Fleet Week Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Want to know which ships will be docked in Brooklyn during Fleet Week New York this year — and perhaps go look and even go on board? Find out what ships are where, and when there are bo...
5 Places to Get Free or Low Cost Mammograms in Brooklyn,Regardless of Insurance Created: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Find out where to get free or low cost mammograms in Brooklyn, for early detection of breast cancer.
Henry Miller Week: Big Sur Brooklyn Bridge Festival in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Henry Miller was one of Brooklyn's great literary geniuses. He grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, but moved west. In 2013, the Henry Miller Memorial Library in collaboration with Brooklyn based cul...

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