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Spaces and Places: Art Along the Brooklyn Waterfront Conference a Success!

Thanks to all who came to the Spaces & Places: Art Along the Brooklyn Waterfront Conference. The Keynote Speaker Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl began the conference by discussing his New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Initiatives on diversity in the arts and … Continue reading

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Speakers Announced for “Spaces & Places: Art Along the Brooklyn Waterfront” Conference

The BWRC is proud to announce the confirmed speakers for the Spaces & Places: Art Along the Brooklyn Waterfront Conference Friday, March 27 at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall. Welcomes: Hon. Eric Adams, Brooklyn Borough President Richard Hanley – Director, Brooklyn Waterfront … Continue reading

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Registration for Spaces and Places: Art on the Brooklyn Waterfront is now Open!

Registration for the BWRC’s 2015 Conference on Spaces and Places: Art Along the Brooklyn Waterfront on March 27, 2015 from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall is now open. The conference will tell an interesting and important story about how … Continue reading

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2015 Conference: Spaces and Places Art Along the Brooklyn Waterfront

Spaces and Places: Art along the Brooklyn Waterfront A Conference to Be Offered March 27, 2015 at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall by BWRC and the Brooklyn Historical Society Artists and their work have played and continue to play a pivotal role … Continue reading

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Has the Brooklyn Waterfront Gone Global – Again? Conference a Success

The BWRC and UTRC’s Has the Brooklyn Waterfront Gone Global–Again? was a great success. Thank you to everyone who came. The Conference Program The list of the speakers and presenters Here are photos of the event by Eva Zelarayan, courtesy of CityTech’s Facility … Continue reading

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Speakers and Panelists for BWRC’s Has the Brooklyn Waterfront Gone Global—Again?

The speakers and panelists from the 2014 Conference: Has the Brooklyn Waterfront Gone Global–Again? Presenters: Prithi Kanakamedala, curator of the Brooklyn Historical Society’s current In Pursuit of Freedom exhibit – Before Container Ships: When the Brooklyn Waterfront Was Global—Slavery, Trade, and the … Continue reading

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Save the Date: BWRC’s Has the Brooklyn Waterfront Gone Global—Again? Conference is March 21

The BWRC and UTRC are pleased to announce the date and topic of our Spring Conference: Has the Brooklyn Waterfront Gone Global – Again? Friday, March 21, 2014 8:30am to 12:30pm Brooklyn Borough Hall’s Old Court Room 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn The Brooklyn … Continue reading

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Photos and Video from the Bike Conference

Thanks to everyone who came and made our Bikes on the Brooklyn Waterfront Conference a success! Please check out the photos by CityTech Student Alina Melnikova. Here are some previews: Our co-host UTRC has posted video of the full conference: Part … Continue reading

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Bikes and the Brooklyn Waterfront Conference Schedule

Here’s a sneak peak at our March 22 conference line-up! 8:30—9:00     Welcome & Introductions Richard E. Hanley, director, Brooklyn Waterfront Research Center Camille Kamga, director, University Transportation Research Center Sean Scanlan, New York City College of Technology  9:00—9:30    … Continue reading

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Bikes on The Brooklyn Waterfront: Conference Registration is Open!

It’s official! Join us for a half day symposium on the history and impact of the bicycle on Brooklyn. March 22, 2013 8:30am – 12:30pm at New York City College of Technology 300 Jay St, Room Namm 119 FREE with … Continue reading

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