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Beyond K-Pop: Korean Music Meets America
Artists are reinterpreting traditional sounds, employing the traditional call-and-response technique adopted in K-Pop.
Topic: Arts & Culture
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Empire State Lights Up for “Sesame Street”
The groundbreaking show—now 50 years old—gave city kids a glimpse of their world on screen.
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Photos: Honk NYC! Blows Into Town
Elaborate costumes, bold personalities and high-octane music marked the opening of the 13th Honk NYC! festival.
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Teen Podcasters Give Voice to Their Lives
In a Brooklyn school district where many students struggle with English Language Arts, audio storytelling is a way to make reading and writing accessible.
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Photos: Starry Night for Hudson River Park Gala
Michael Bloomberg, Lucy Liu and Momofuku founder David Chang were the honorees.
via Gothamist
‘Joker’ Steps Tourists Are No Fun for Neighbors
Fliers posted in Highbridge warn Instagrammers: “It is disrespectful to treat our community and residents as a photo opportunity."
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Festival Connects Readers, Storytellers
The Brooklyn Book Festival, in its 14th year, brings together book lovers and the authors who captivate them.
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A Naughty Comic-Con in Coney Island
At the international Nerdlesque Festival, burlesque performers from around the world converge on Brooklyn.