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5 Great Mother’s Day Gifts From Brooklyn

Wish the mother, mother figure, or special lady in your life a Happy Mother’s Day with a unique take on a traditional gift, made, or purchased, with love in Brooklyn.

2013/05/07

Caravaggio, The Denial of St. Peter (credit: Jennifer Eberhart)

5 Most Iconic Works Of Art In New York

Renowned for their beauty and ingenuity, iconic works are no stranger to New York City. Consider visiting some of the world’s most infamous works housed right here in the Big Apple.

2012/04/16

Lawmakers Ask Brooklyn Museum To Pull ‘Christianity-Bashing’ Film ‘A Fire In My Belly’

Is it art or sacrilege? Seven New York lawmakers are asking the Brooklyn Museum not to show a film depicting ants crawling on a crucifix.

2011/11/15

Religious Groups Upset Over New Exhibit Set To Open At Brooklyn Museum

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio said a sacrilege is about to go on display at the Brooklyn Museum with the debut next week of “Hide/Seek,” an exhibit focused on gay-themed art.

2011/11/10

The 11 Best Museum Exhibits In NYC This Summer

As a New Yorker, you already know the city is home to some of the most prestigious museums in the world. Here are our top 11 picks for the best exhibits happening in and throughout NYC this summer.

CBS New York–2011/07/06

Mummy Lady Gauteshenu receives CT scan at North Shore University Hospital (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

2,600-Year-Old Mummy From Brooklyn Museum Gets CT Scan

The mummy, named Lady Gauteshenu, was brought to North Shore University Hospital from the Brooklyn Museum. With the help of modern equipment, doctors can examine what is inside the mummy without disturbing the casing.

2011/04/28

Brooklyn Museum Unwraps Mystery Of Mummies In New Exhibit

The mystery of mummies and the science behind the ancient Egyptian belief that preserving the body will ensure eternal life is unwrapped at the Brooklyn Museum. CBS 2’s Dana Tyler takes us into the mummy chamber.

2011/04/24