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'Coney is back!' Mayor Bloomberg launches Coney Island summer season
Surrounded by beaming officials and business owners, Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday officially opened Coney Island -- including the new Steeplechase Plaza and the restored B&B Carousell – se … Full Article

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Brooklyn BookBeat: ‘Kalamazoo Gals,’ WWII guitar crafters, have modern day heirs in Gowanus guitar shop

Gowanus
“Only a Gibson is Good Enough” was the popular guitar brand’s slogan. Coined in the 1940s, the phrase appeared prominently on the golden banners adorning the headstocks of Gibson's World War II guitars. … Full Article

Brooklyn Bookbeat: Bestselling author of “Angelology” releases sequel

DUMBO
Acclaimed author Danielle Trussoni will be releasing her latest novel this month. … Full Article

Brooklynites contribute to magical `Turandot’ at Sarasota Opera

Park Slope
After receiving postcards from the Sarasota Opera for many years, we finally got to this Florida oasis on Friday, March 15, when we saw “Turandot.”  … Full Article

Brooklyn Bookbeat: Brooklyn writer publicly apologizes for lifetime of misdoings

Cobble Hill
What are you sorry for? Do you ever wish you could apologize to an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend you mistreated, or to your parents whom you undoubtedly offended so many years ago?  Brooklyn writer Dave Bry certainly has…and after reflecting on years of regret, he’s decided to do just that. … Full Article

Crown Heights' Haiti Cultural Exchange hosts conversation with Marc Baptiste

Crown Heights
Haitian-born Brooklynite Marc Baptiste has an eye for beauty. A favorite amongst Hollywood and music stars, Baptiste has photographed some of today’s most popular icons, including Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, and Kanye West, among others. … Full Article

Brooklyn BookBeat: ‘The Bronfman Haggadah’ presents unique look at the Passover Seder

Park Slope
Last month Brooklyn BookBeat featured Brooklyn By The Book – a monthly literary series curated by Park Slope’s Community Bookstore and Congregation Beth Elohim. … Full Article

Brooklyn BookBeat: Local author draws on experience as Brooklyn mother

Park Slope
Brooklyn-based writer Amy Shearn will soon be releasing her latest novel – a charming story titled “The Mermaid of Bro … Full Article

Complaints about `Spider-Man’ Passover shoot reach Hollywood

Williamsburg
The unit manager for the film “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and a local City Councilman are all hearing the complaints of Hasidic Jews in South Williamsburg about Columbi … Full Article

Brooklyn Bookbeat: Clive Davis fondly recalls Brooklyn roots in new memoir

Crown Heights
Major music legend Clive Davis begins his recent memoir by informing his readers, “I’m a Brooklyn boy. … Full Article

Brooklyn BookBeat: Nathan Englander to speak at Brooklyn Public Library

Prospect Heights
Brooklyn-based writer Nathan Englander will be appearing at the Brooklyn Public Library on Saturday, March 16, to discuss his latest book, a collection of stories titled “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.” The book explores American-Israeli relations, as well as tensions that erup … Full Article
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