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Brooklyn is going big for the “high holy day” with a weeklong lineup of cannabis-friendly events leading up to — and lighting up — 4/20. From flower-themed workshops and free coffee pop-ups to DJ sets, nail art bars, and all-day block party vibes, the borough is rolling out the green carpet.

Whether you’re a seasoned stoner or just curious to celebrate, here’s where to find the best 4/20 happenings across Brooklyn.

High & Seek Egg Hunt

Prospect Park
Now through April 20
Free

Can you find the golden egg? From now through April 20, VERDI is hosting an egg hunt at Union Square, Washington Square Park and Prospect Park. Prizes will be redeemed until 4/21. Happy hunting! Must be 21+ to participate.

420 Nail Art Bar with Her Highness

The Travel Agency, 122 Flatbush Ave. in Downtown Brooklyn

April 16, 4:20-7 p.m.

Free

Get lifted and lacquered at Her Highness’s 420 Nail Art Bar. Choose from a selection of 3D weed-inspired nail decals and have them applied on-site by a Her Highness brand rep.

Airwaves DJ Sets

The Travel Agency, 122 Flatbush Ave. in Downtown Brooklyn

April 18, 4-8 p.m.

Free

Celebrate the start of 4/20 weekend with live DJ sets from Airwaves, featuring local Brooklyn talent and high-energy vibes all evening long.

MARY Fest

53 Scott Ave. in East Williamsburg
April 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tickets start at $50

MARY Fest is back and better than ever this 4/20 weekend. Due to how the holidays fall, this year’s MARY Fest will feature a lineup of Easter-themed activities with a 4/20-friendly twist, including a High-Stakes Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Grassroots where attendees can discover exclusive prizes, product giveaways, and surprise goodies.

Free Bagels with Gotham and Kiva

All Gotham NYC locations (296 Kent Ave. in Williamsburg)
April 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free

The edible brand Kiva is teaming up with Gotham NYC to hand out free bagels on April 19. Each Gotham NYC location (Bowery: 3 E 3rd St.; Williamsburg: 296 Kent Ave.; Chelsea: 146 10th Ave.) Bagels will be available while supplies last.

Paint and Tree

The Booth 993 (Red Door), 993 Clarkson Ave. in East Flatbush
April 19, 6-10 p.m.
Tickets start at $23.11

Get ready to unwind and let your creativity shine through at this Paint and Tree event. There are multiple ticket options, including packages with infused drinks or your choice of edible, plus non-cannabis options if you just want to paint!

High Neighbor 420 Celebration

The Travel Agency, 122 Flatbush Ave. in Downtown Brooklyn

April 20, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.

Free

This all-day 420 celebration transforms The Travel Agency into a full-blown backyard block party. Enjoy giveaways, free food drops, DJ sets, and more, all sponsored by AYRLOOM, FERNWAY, TURN and B-NOBLE.

Hostess Munchie Mobile

122 Flatbush Ave. in Boerum Hill
April 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Free

Got the munchies? The Hostess Munchie Mobile will be parking in Brooklyn on 4/20 and will hand out their treats to anyone who can say “Speakie Snackie.” Guests can expect a lineup of beloved favorites such as Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Donettes and Kazbars snacks. Follow @Hostess_Snacks to track the truck on Instagram!

Wake & Bake 4/20 Celebrity Edition

Gems Bar & Lounge, 1595 Broadway in Bushwick
April 20, 2-10 p.m.
Free with RSVP online

Come by Gems Bar & Lounge to enjoy a day full of cannabis giveaways, celebrity appearances and more! Come by and network, check out vendors and have a good time.

4/20 Celebration

Brooklyn Bourne Dispensary, 2225 Church Ave. in Flatbush
April 20, 3 – 10 p.m.
Free with RSVP

Brooklyn Bourne Dispensary is hosting the ultimate 4/20 gathering with free food, free drinks giveaways, live music and reps from your favorite cannabis brands. Guests can also take part in karaoke with a live cypher. Must be 21+ to attend. 

Studio 420

All Gotham NYC locations (296 Kent Ave. in Williamsburg)
April 20, all day
Free

You’re officially invited to Studio 420, Gotham’s all-day celebration that’s setting a new gold standard for 4/20. Expect live DJ sets, exclusive product drops, local food freebies, and golden giveaways — all with major disco energy. Dress to impress and get ready to groove.

Screening of “The Marijuana Affair”

Spectacle, 124 South 3rd St. in Williamsburg
April 20, 7:30 p.m.
$5

To celebrate 4/20, Spectacle is hosting a rare screening of William Greaves’ “The Marijuana Affair,” a believed to be lost film that follows United States narcotics agent Dick Farrington (Calvin Lockhart) as he investigates what sort of illicit activities are going on in U.S. intelligence operations. That same night, Spectacle will also host a screening of “Brighton Wok: The Legend of Ganja Boxing” at 5 p.m. for $10.

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Former Mossad Officials Join Call for Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Release Amid Escalating Conflict  Oyeyeah

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was detained last month, is widely seen as the biggest challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Pfizer is ending the development of its potential once-daily pill treatment for obesity after venturing into the biggest and most expensive level of clinical testing.

The drugmaker said Tuesday that it would stop studying danuglipron after a participant in one of its trials experienced a possible drug-induced liver injury that ended once the person stopped taking the drug.

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Danuglipron was in phase three testing, which is generally the last phase of development before a company submits the potential treatment to government regulators for approval.

A company official said in a statement that Pfizer still plans to develop other potential obesity treatments in earlier stages of testing.

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Obesity treatments have become one of the more promising and lucrative sectors of drug development for pharmaceutical companies. Eli Lilly and Co.’s Zepbound, for instance, brought in nearly $5 billion in sales in 2024, its first full year on the market.

But leading treatments like Zepbound and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy are injectable. Drugmakers are eager to develop an easier-to-take pill version for patients who don’t want to deal with needles and daily injections.

Lilly researchers expect to see data this year from studies of a couple potential oral treatments it has developed.

While the drugs have become top-sellers, many patients have had a hard time getting them either due to recently concluded shortages or patchy insurance coverage. Both Lilly and Novo have recently announced price cuts, but the treatments can still cost hundreds of dollars a month, putting them out of reach for some people without coverage.

Pfizer said in late 2023 that it would abandon a twice-daily version of danuglipron after more than half the patients in a clinical trial stopped taking it.

A company spokeswoman said the decision announced Monday meant Pfizer would also stop testing danuglipron in combination with other drugs to treat obesity.

Shares of New York-based Pfizer Inc. advanced 18 cents to $22.09 in morning trading Monday.

Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) last week struck a coalition deal.

Shawn Monper, 32, a resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with making threats to assault and murder President Donald J. Trump, other U.S. officials, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

“I want to applaud the outstanding and courageous investigative work of the FBI and the Butler Township Police Department, who thankfully identified and apprehended this individual before he could carry out his threats against President Trump’s life and the lives of other innocent Americans,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Rest assured that whenever and wherever threats of assassination or mass violence occur, this Department of Justice will find, arrest, and prosecute the suspect to the fullest extent of the law and seek the maximum appropriate punishment.”

Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti for the Western District of Pennsylvania joined Attorney General Bondi in making today’s announcement.

According to the federal criminal complaint, on April 8, the FBI National Threat Operations Section (NTOS) received an emergency disclosure regarding threats posted to YouTube by user “Mr Satan.” Federal agents determined that the threatening statements occurred between Jan 15 April 5. The subsequent federal investigation affirmed that the internet activity associated with “Mr Satan” corresponded with Monper’s residence.

The investigation further established that Monper sought and obtained a firearms permit shortly following President Trump’s inauguration. In February 2025, Monper commented using his “Mr Satan” account: “I have bought several guns and been stocking up on ammo since Trump got in office.” Further, in March 2025, Monper commented using his account: “Eventually im going to do a mass shooting.” One week later, Monper commented: “I have been buying 1 gun a month since the election, body armor, and ammo.”

The criminal complaint identified the following threatening statements regarding President Trump, other United States officials, and ICE agents:

February 17, 2025: “Nah, we just need to start killing people, Trump, Elon, all the heads of agencies Trump appointed, and anyone who stands in the way. Remember, we are the majority, MAGA is a minority of the country, and by the time its time to make the move, they will be weakened, many will be crushed by these policies, and they will want revenge too. American Revolution 2.0”

March 4, 2025: “im going to assassinate him myself.” This threat was made in a YouTube video titled “Live: Trump’s address to Congress.”

March 18, 2025: “ICE are terrorist people, we need to start killing them.”

April 1, 2025: “If I see an armed ice agent, I will consider it a domestic terrorist, and an active shooter and open fire on them.”

On April 9, the FBI, with the assistance of the Butler Township Police Department, arrested Monper on the federal criminal complaint. On April 10, Monper was ordered detained pending preliminary and detention hearings scheduled for April 14, at 1:00 pm.

The FBI and Butler Township Police Department are investigating the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Brendan J. McKenna is prosecuting the case.

The original announcement can be found here.

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Deconfliction talks with Israel not diplomatic: Deputy FM Yilmaz  Türkiye Today

Heart of diplomacy. Antalya’s Governor Ersin Sahin expressed his pride in hosting the fourth edition of the forum this year. Sahin highlighted that Antalya, a city with global recognition, will welcome heads of state and government, foreign ministers, representatives of numerous NGOs and international organisations, academics, and members of the press as part of the forum.