N.Y. Today: Juneteenth in Brooklyn: Red Velvet Cake Served With a Side of History

At a time when Black families have been leaving NYC, the weekend cultivated a sense of community.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story June 19, 2023 Juan Arredondo for The New York Times Juneteenth in Brooklyn: Red Velvet Cake Served With a Side of History "Hey, we're still here": At a time when Black families have been leaving New York, the weekend celebration cultivated a sense of community. By Dodai Stewart 'Vegan Landlord' Seeks Tenant for Sunny Apartment. There's a Catch. New Yorkers are used to finding quirky situations when apartment hunting, but a ban on cooking meat and fish in the building might be a new one. By Andy Newman Dawn to Dusk on the Corner Where Bangladeshi Brooklyn Gathers In "Little Bangladesh," a growing community embraces tradition, and adapts to new trends. By Jonah Markowitz, Karen Zraick and Samira Asma-Sadeque TIMES INSIDER Where a Photographer's Curiosity Became a Two-Year Commitment In 2021, Jonah Markowitz took an interest in the section of Kensington, Brooklyn, known as "Little Bangladesh." He hasn't stopped visiting. By John Otis The New War on Bad Air A century ago, a well-ventilated building was considered good medicine. But by the time Covid-19 arrived, our buildings could barely breathe. How did that happen? And how do we let the fresh air back in? By Emily Anthes Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018