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The Star-Studded Journey of Brooklyn Vocalist Vic Damone – Dubbed the “Sinatra of the 1940s”

In 1997, as he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his illustrious career, Vic Damone released a new double CD with OnQ Records titled Greatest Love Songs of the Century. Another highlight of this milestone year...

Pat Cooper – The Brooklyn Stand-Up Comedian Who Built His Career on Roasting His Own Family

He built his repertoire by poking fun at his Italian-American heritage. Later, he openly insulted stars he worked with, including Frank Sinatra and Howard Stern. Pat Cooper, a stand-up comedian who sparked outrage with his...

Joan Rivers – The Brooklyn Native Who Hosted Live from the Red Carpet for Eight Years

Comedian Joan Rivers rose to fame after her appearance on The Tonight Show. She released a comedy album that earned a Grammy nomination and launched a syndicated daytime talk show. Her breakthrough came in 1965...

Brooklyn Virtual Job Fair – Don’t Miss Your Interviews

Job searching can be a stressful and exhausting process. Switching from one tab to another or making endless phone calls to potential employers is hardly enjoyable. Sometimes, the effort needed to secure a job may...

The Success of a Brooklyn Politician — How Hugh L. Carey Became New York’s 51st Governor

Governor Hugh L. Carey was a distant yet determined figure whose approval ratings had dropped by 30 points in the polls just before the election. However, the real battle in that election was Hugh Carey...

Priscilla Presley: Brooklyn Native, Businesswoman, and Actress, Former Wife of Elvis Presley

Priscilla Presley was moved to tears when the new film Priscilla, based on her life and relationship with Elvis Presley, received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. The film stars Cailee Spaeny...

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The richest resident of Brooklyn, a coffee mogul and a generous philanthropist

John Arbuckle was one of the wealthiest men in Brooklyn. Furthermore, according to his contemporaries, he was quite generous: he and his wife engaged...

The list of the brightest tours across Brooklyn: historical curiosities and gourmet masterpieces

Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough. It has nearly 2.6 million residents and was a city until 1898. It was settled by...

Anne Hathaway: Award-Winning Brooklyn Actress and LGBT Activist

Anne Hathaway is a multi-award-winning American actress, singer, and producer. She has starred in a number of highly popular films, including "The Princess Diaries,"...

From elite to popular — the distinctive features of Brooklyn cinemas

In the 19th century, Brooklyn did not yet have movie theaters in the modern sense of the word. The first movie theaters as such...

Theatrical Festival That Welcomes Grace, But Isn’t Afraid of a Pint of Blood

For simplicity's sake, this festival is called the Weasel Festival, although its full name is Bring a Weasel and A Pint of Your Own...
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