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Brooklyn Philharmonic: A Symphony of a Grand Entertainment Machine

The Brooklyn Philharmonic is a rather prestigious, almost iconic institution in New York. It isn’t as “formal and ceremonial” as Manhattan’s musical institutions, but...

The Giglio Feast and Brooklynites. The history of a local festival with an Italian zest

In ancient times, an amazing feast of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel was born in Italy. During the celebration, Italians built a 72-foot...

A Brooklyn DA’s Story: A Troubled Last Term and a Trail of Unanswered Questions

The final term as Brooklyn's District Attorney was not an easy one for Charles "Joe" Hynes. It wasn't easy for the borough, either, as...

Brooklynite Debbie Gibson: a pop star that isn’t going to age or slow down

Singer Debbie Gibson began working in show business at a rather young age. She wrote her first song at the age of five. This...

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...
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