Independent bookstores that are better than the Strand
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 29 with some of our favorite local stores.
Susan Behrends Valenzuela, Natalia Palacino Camargo and Leila Anderson
• April 28, 2023
Air quality ‘hazardous’ in North Brooklyn, says NYU study
The Grossman School of Medicine recently conducted a study with a neighborhood nonprofit, and found that the air in North Brooklyn contains high levels of hazardous chemicals.
Max Getty, Contributing Writer
• March 8, 2023
Hundreds take over Brooklyn Bridge for climate justice
Fridays for Future, a youth-led climate advocacy movement, organized a global strike to pressure legislators to enact environmental legislation on Friday, March 25.
Kayla Hardersen, Senior Staff Writer
• March 29, 2022
Sam Weber’s intimate Sultan Room set showcases the unifying power of live music
Sam Weber played a lively, invigorating show at The Sultan Room promoting his new album “Get Free.” The bands Dirty Bird and The Ladles, who gave equally stellar performances, opened for him.
Lorena Campes, Staff Writer
• March 29, 2022
Hannah Jadagu elevates bedroom pop at her first headline show
The NYU student artist shines at the Sultan Room in Bushwick.
Elle Liu, Contributing Writer
• November 9, 2021
Opinion: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities
Despite the associated health and environmental risks, the National Grid plans to build a fracked gas pipeline that runs through Brooklyn, which will hit marginalized communities the hardest. It is about time that we halt this pipeline and transition towards green energy.
Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 26, 2021
A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Feb. 22 to 24
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
February 22, 2019
For Three Days Only, 29Rooms Dazzles: Here’s What You Missed
Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor
• September 13, 2016
Guerra Gallery in Brooklyn Plays with Science to Make Trippy Paintings
Lily Dolin, Staff Writer
• February 10, 2016
On the Job: Brandon Warrick
Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer
• December 4, 2015
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