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City Point’s Back-to-School Shopping and Stress Reduction Guide
For parents, the end of summer brings a mixture of stress and relief. The relief comes with knowing that school is around the corner. There’s nothing better than spending time with your kids, but it’s nice to look forward to getting a little of your own life back as well. The stress comes with knowing…
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It’s Party Time — Why BKLYN STUDIOS Is Your New Venue For Weddings And Bar Mitzvahs
Overheard in New York City: “We need an event space. Why don’t we rent someplace really small in a lousy neighborhood?” Okay, that never happened. Because nobody ever says this. When people look for an event space, they want flexibility, room to move, a convenient location. A nice view doesn’t hurt. Which brings us to…
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‘A Uniquely Brooklyn Product’ — How City Point Became The Borough’s Buzziest Destination
Brooklyn is a mix of old and new. It’s ethnic enclaves and artisanal goods, Hasidim and hipsters. Which is why this borough, this great city within a great city, attracts visitors from all over the world. Considering its incredibly convenient location, it seems only natural that Downtown Brooklyn would eventually make its mark as a…
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Celebrate Earth Day with Brooklyn’s Biggest, Baddest 100% Recyclable Maze
Fifty years ago, the famous one-word life advice given to Dustin Hoffman was “plastics.” If and when there’s a remake of The Graduate, expect an older sage to put his arm around the young hero and whisper, “Recyclables.” Since 1967, the year The Graduate was released, the promise of plastic has turned into an enormous…
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I Spent 8 Hours At City Point In Brooklyn — And Found Myself
Heaven isn’t up, it’s down. That is, one flight below street level, where the DeKalb Market Hall has the greatest selection of food vendors in Brooklyn. It was nine o’clock on a weekday morning, and my wife and I were breakfasting while soaking in the Market Hall’s airy post-industrial vibe. At Café D’Avignon, we got…
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Seven Outrageously Fun German Festivals
Millions of people come to Oktoberfest every year, and with good reason: it’s unbelievably fun. But it’s not like Germany is boring the rest of the year. Germans love a good party, and there are so many more festivals where visitors can have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Many are also a good excuse for some Teutonic…
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The 10 Best Places In Germany That Nobody Told You About
There is a reason that the obvious tourist attractions are popular. How could you visit Germany without seeing the Brandenburg Gate or the Black Forest or the Alps? The thing is that Germany is a big, diverse country, and there is a lot to be gained from heading off the beaten path. Here are 10…
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Beyond The Bierhaus: German Food Is Better (And More Diverse) Than You Think
Expand your food horizons in Germany with diverse restaurants and street food (but don’t skip the traditional offerings)! Most Americans believe that German cuisine is, as the Germans themselves put it, strictly herzhaft and deftig — “hearty” and “solid.” And they’re right. Many of the German mainstays — say, schnitzel, bratwurst and beer — are…
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The Stunning Synagogues of Germany
Before World War II, according to a German news site, there were about 2,800 synagogues in Germany. Now there are around 130. It’s a grim statistic, but there is cause for optimism. Since reunification Germans have a renewed interest in the Jewish history of their country. They’ve also welcomed an influx of Jews, mainly from…
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Can Gaucher Disease Carriers Have Symptoms?
The National Gaucher Foundation has received several inquiries from people identified as carriers who are experiencing Gaucher disease (pronounced go-SHAY) symptoms. Many people are curious about whether or not Gaucher disease carriers can have symptoms. The short answer is no, but it is possible that some people were misdiagnosed. This post explores how Gaucher disease…
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Brian’s Story: Finding a Treatment for Type 1 Gaucher
Brian Berman is president and chief executive officer of the National Gaucher Foundation (NGF). Diagnosed at the age of 4 with Type 1 Gaucher disease after suffering critical and worsening symptoms, Mr. Berman’s initial prognosis was grim. His parents refused to watch their son die without a fight. They found Dr. Roscoe Brady, who was…
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