Passover and Good Friday Celebrated With Burning of Chametz And Carrying of Crosses
Friday marked the beginning of Passover in the Jewish faith and Good Friday for Christians worldwide, meaning thousands of people in Brooklyn participated in special religious rituals to mark the holy days.
In the Orthodox...
Day Care Shutdown, Lawsuit and More on Measles
WILLIAMSBURG — The city closed a daycare center on Monday after the school refused to provide vaccination records to the city in the wake of a measles outbreak which has now climbed to 329 cases.
United...
Rejuvenate Yourself This Spring with 20% Off at Local Businesses
Kick the winter blues and embrace the spring with Cinch, the app that connects you to local businesses for new experiences and exclusive deals.
We’ve got some amazing spots in Williamsburg and Park Slope to...
475 Clermont: Now Leasing Studios-2BRs
Powerful, yet elegant, 475 Clermont captures Brooklyn’s industrial era aesthetic, sitting where Fort Greene and Clinton Hill meet. Every aspect of the building has a reason to exist, a specific purpose to fulfill. It has real homes, curated...
Use Shapr to Make The Right Connections
There’s likely one person in every subway car who can intro you to a new job opportunity, connect you to the perfect freelance gig or make a great addition to your team. But let’s...
Measles Count Reaches Almost 300, Williamsburg Mandated To Vaccinate
WILLIAMSBURG - The city today declared a public health emergency in Williamsburg that has been struggling to contain a measles outbreak within the Orthodox Jewish community.
"Under the mandatory vaccinations, members of the City’s Department of Health...
Busy Parents, Let Hungryroot Be Your Healthy Food Concierge
As a parent of two young kids, I’ve got limited time – and energy – for shopping and cooking. So I’m always on the lookout for ways to make getting those things done a...
One Vote for One Book, One New York
The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and BuzzFeed have launched One Book, One New York - where New Yorkers get to pick the ONE BOOK they all want to read together.
VOTE here for one...
475 Clermont: Now Leasing Studios-2BRs
Powerful, yet elegant, 475 Clermont captures Brooklyn’s industrial era aesthetic, sitting where Fort Greene and Clinton Hill meet. Every aspect of the building has a reason to exist, a specific purpose to fulfill. It has real homes, curated...
‘Women Trailblazers in Tech’ Panel Hosted By Flatiron School
Join Flatiron School as we celebrate women trailblazers in tech and look to inspire the
next wave of women poised to shake up the tech world in this celebratory Women’s
History Month panel on March 26th at...
Purim Is Here!
BROOKLYN — It's that time of the year. Purim's here!
Coined the most "joyous date on the Jewish calendar," festivities start just after 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 20 when many will break a day-long fast....
Industry City Maker Spotlight: Rich Brilliant Willing
SPONSORED: “We believe in the power of light to create atmosphere, that light has a profound influence on shaping the way we feel.”
That’s how Theo Richardson describes the guiding principle behind the work of...
5 More Yeshivas Allowed Unvaccinated Students Attend Helping Spread Measles
WILLIAMSBURG — The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is naming names. Today it announced five more schools defied its mandate by allowing unvaccinated students to attend school, as the Brooklyn's measles toll climbs...
NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull Gets $5M for ER
BROADWAY TRIANGLE - NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull is getting a much-needed infusion of capital funds thanks to the Speaker Corey Johnson and Council members Mark Treyger, Antonio Reynoso and Carlina Rivera.
When the Health +...
Fearing Federal Funding Cuts, City Focuses On Counting All Brooklynites In The 2020 Census
BROOKLYN — Five Brooklyn neighborhoods lead the nation in underreported census tracts in 2010, and New York City officials hope they can convince all residents regardless of their status to be counted next year. At stake are...