Ceremony marks revival of Brooklyn Paramount Theatre
Posted: Updated:A venue that once hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry is being brought back to life, starting with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday.
LIU and BSE Global are coming together to renovate the theater -- to revitalize its historic music roots and also host a mix of family entertainment, comedy, sporting events and other special programs.
The renovation will keep the 90-year-old venue alive by retaining many of its existing features while also modernizing the space to meet today's standards.
LIU students will gain hands-on industry experience by working with BSE Global's team to run the venue.
Construction is expected to be completed mid-next year.
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ArtShack co-founder apologizes for ‘racially offensive’ Halloween display in Clinton Hill
ArtShack co-founder apologizes for ‘racially offensive’ Halloween display in Clinton Hill
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Dany Rose, the co-founder of the nonprofit ceramic studio ArtShack in Bedford-Stuyvesant, apologized Wednesday for a Halloween display at his Clinton Hill home depicting brown children hanging from nooses.
Dany Rose, the co-founder of the nonprofit ceramic studio ArtShack in Bedford-Stuyvesant, apologized Wednesday for a Halloween display at his Clinton Hill home depicting brown children hanging from nooses.Dany Rose, the co-founder of the nonprofit ceramic studio ArtShack in Bedford-Stuyvesant, apologized Wednesday for a Halloween display at his Clinton Hill home depicting brown children hanging from nooses.Univision 41 News Brief: Mujer atropellada en El Bronx y el conductor se da a la fuga
Univision 41 News Brief: Mujer atropellada en El Bronx y el conductor se da a la fuga
Mujer atropellada en El Bronx y el conductor se da a la fuga.
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New NYPD community center unveiled in East New York
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Senate kills Democratic attempt to overturn Trump tax rules
Senate kills Democratic attempt to overturn Trump tax rules
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Democratic attempt to give relief to people hit hardest by new limits on how much of their state and local tax bill they can deduct from federal taxes.The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Democratic attempt to give relief to people hit hardest by new limits on how much of their state and local tax bill they can deduct from federal taxes.City announces new projects in de Blasio's Green Wave bicycle plan
City announces new projects in de Blasio's Green Wave bicycle plan
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Police: Man dies in Flatbush stabbing
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Ethics panel accuses Councilman King of violations between 2017 and 2019
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Irving scores 50 but misses last shot, Wolves top Nets in OT
Kyrie Irving scored 50 points in a record-setting Nets debut, but lost his balance and missed a potential winning shot that allowed the Minnesota Timberwolves to pull out a 127-126 victory over Brooklyn in overtime Wednesday night.Kyrie Irving scored 50 points in a record-setting Nets debut, but lost his balance and missed a potential winning shot that allowed the Minnesota Timberwolves to pull out a 127-126 victory over Brooklyn in overtime Wednesday night.Thousands of jobs with U.S. Census Bureau to be filled in 2020
Thousands of jobs with U.S. Census Bureau to be filled in 2020
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Guide: Festivals happening around New York City
Guide: Festivals happening around New York City
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Guide: Haunted houses in New York City
Find out if you can survive these haunted attractions in the city.
Find out if you can survive these haunted attractions in the city.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.Guide: Entertainment Venues in the Tri-State Area
Guide: Entertainment Venues in the Tri-State Area
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Guide: Farmers Markets around New York City
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Guide: Make Halloween less tricky for kids with food allergies
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Food Allergy Research & Education's Teal Pumpkin Project is raising food allergies awareness. You can be inclusive for all trick or treaters with the addition of trinkets and toys to your treats.
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'Trick or treat!' Halloween safety tips
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating with some simple tips.
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating with some simple tips.
This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating, and make sure the treats are safe for your children with some simple tips.This Halloween stay safe while trick-or-treating, and make sure the treats are safe for your children with some simple tips.Final 'Rise of Skywalker' trailer debuts
Final 'Rise of Skywalker' trailer debuts
The final trailer for the "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" debuted Monday, offering a fleeting glimpse of the late Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia embracing Daisy Ridley's Rey.The final trailer for the "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" debuted Monday, offering a fleeting glimpse of the late Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia embracing Daisy Ridley's Rey.School Spirit Showdown: P.S. 59
School Spirit Showdown: P.S. 59
News 12's Mike Rizzo got the chance to hang out with Week Three's winners of the School Spirit Showdown!News 12's Mike Rizzo got the chance to hang out with Week Three's winners of the School Spirit Showdown!Staff Picks: Weekend Getaway - The Berkshires and the Mohawk Trail
Staff Picks: Weekend Getaway - The Berkshires and the Mohawk Trail
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Ocasio-Cortez backs Bernie Sanders at rally in Queens
Ocasio-Cortez backs Bernie Sanders at rally in Queens
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Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Yankees in the 2019 Playoffs
Yankees in the 2019 Playoffs
New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia throws against the Houston Astros during the 10th inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Houston.
New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia throws against the Houston Astros during the 10th inning in Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Houston.
Photos on the field of the New York Yankees in the 2019 American League Division Series vs. the Minnesota Twins.Photos on the field of the New York Yankees in the 2019 American League Division Series vs. the Minnesota Twins.Your Oct. 16 storm photos
Your Oct. 16 storm photos
Storm photos Oct. 17
Storm photos Oct. 17
Heavy right and high winds swept through the tri-state area due to a large coast storm on the night of Oct. 16. Here are your photos from the storm.Heavy right and high winds swept through the tri-state area due to a large coast storm on the night of Oct. 16. Here are your photos from the storm.The life of Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
The life of Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
The life of Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
The life of Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
Family photos of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz.Family photos of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz.Guide: Entertainment Venues in the Tri-State Area
Guide: Entertainment Venues in the Tri-State Area
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Highly anticipated 2019 movies to hit theaters
Here's a look at some of the most highly anticipated films coming out this year.Here's a look at some of the most highly anticipated films coming out this year.Just Married in Brooklyn
Just Married in Brooklyn
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.
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2019 Madison Square Garden lineup
2019 Madison Square Garden lineup
The 2019 performer lineup for Madison Square Garden.The 2019 performer lineup for Madison Square Garden.Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Highly anticipated 2019 movies to hit theaters
Highly anticipated 2019 movies to hit theaters
Here's a look at some of the most highly anticipated films coming out this year.Here's a look at some of the most highly anticipated films coming out this year.Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Just Married in Brooklyn
Just Married in Brooklyn
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Guide: National park sites in the tri-state area
Guide: National park sites in the tri-state area
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Best and Worst States to Retire
Best and Worst States to Retire
The Golden State was ranked among the worst this year, landing at No. 42. (Photo of Downtown Palm Springs, California)
Bankrate.com's 2017 Best and Worst States to Retire list ranks states according to their cost of living, crime rate, health care quality, tax burden, personal well-being for seniors and weather.
Bankrate.com's 2017 Best and Worst States to Retire list ranks states according to their cost of living, crime rate, health care quality, tax burden, personal well-being for seniors and weather.
