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Where Do Children Play in the Borough? The Dangers of Playgrounds and an Exception to the Rule

The construction of playgrounds has failed to keep up with the...

Olympic Medals, World Records, and the Glamorous yet Controversial Life of Eleanor Holm

In 1936, Berlin hosted the Olympic Games on the brink of...

Brooklyn native Paul Mullin – a two-time Olympic basketball champion

He was a professional basketball player, executive director and coach. He...

The Brooklyn Nets – the history of the borough’s premier basketball team

Basketball is one of the most beloved sports among Americans. People...

Mike Tyson – a world-famous Brooklyn boxer

There are names that even people who are not involved in...

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