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Gowanus Inspires Art Exhibition
GOWANUS – An exhibition inspired by the dredging of “black mayonnaise” from the bottom of the Gowanus Canal will open next weekend at four locations. Two Brooklyn-based artists, Sasha Chavchavadze and JoAnne McFarland, organized SEDIMENT as a creative response to the Gowanus Canal Superfund dredging as well as the city’s plans to rezone approximately 80 blocks […]
The Art Studio Under The El Where Everyone Shines
KENSINGTON – When a mom from Moscow suggested our sons try an art class together, I thought: Why not? Maybe he— unlike the rest of us Newsoms—can actually draw more than a straight line with the help of a ruler. Turns out he can, and the place that unearthed my kid’s talent, as well as […]
Vigil To Raise Awareness Of Maternal Mortality Rates
PROSPECT PARK – Brooklyn-based non-profit Mimsi International will host a pink candlelight vigil on the eve of Mother’s Day to raise awareness of global maternal mortality rates, particularly for women in Haiti. Pregnancy is the most common cause of injury and death to women in Haiti, according to a release announcing the event, while in the United States […]
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Gowanus Inspires Art Exhibition
GOWANUS - An exhibition inspired by the dredging of "black mayonnaise" from the bottom of the Gowanus Canal will open next weekend at four locations.
Two Brooklyn-based artists, Sasha Chavchavadze and JoAnne McFarland,...
Extra Security At Elijah G. Stroud Playground After Gun-Related Incidents
PROSPECT HEIGHTS/CROWN HEIGHTS — After "shots fired" caused several shelter-ins at a Prospect Heights school, neighbors and students get extra protection at the adjacent playground.
According to a memo from Majority Leader Laurie Cumbo, ten...
Letter to the Editor: Stopping the Illegal Home Conversions – Who’s...
By Bob Cassara, President of the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance @brooklynhpa
As President of the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance (BHPA) I am gratified to see elected officials put their efforts and resources behind...
Could Traffic Calming Measures Have Saved 3-Year-Old Killed By Van?
BATH BEACH - A three-year-old boy was crossing a marked crosswalk on his scooter. Then, a van attempting to make a right turn, ran over him, killing him. The boy's death could...
Five Boro Bike Tour: Brooklyn Road Closures, May 5th
The 42nd annual Five Boro Bike Tour is taking place on Sunday, May 5th. Approximately 32,000 cyclists of all ages will pedal 40 miles on car-free roads across New York City.
The tour kicks off...
New Wine Bar Coming To Cortelyou Road
DITMAS PARK — Remember where Kings County Wines used to be? Well, one of the owners is adding to their empire of fine wines and spirits.
Erika Lesser, who partnered with Adam Robertson to...
The Art Studio Under The El Where Everyone Shines
KENSINGTON - When a mom from Moscow suggested our sons try an art class together, I thought: Why not? Maybe he— unlike the rest of us Newsoms—can actually draw more than a...
Vigil To Raise Awareness Of Maternal Mortality Rates
PROSPECT PARK - Brooklyn-based non-profit Mimsi International will host a pink candlelight vigil on the eve of Mother's Day to raise awareness of global maternal mortality rates, particularly for women in Haiti.
Pregnancy is the most...
Neighbors Have Heated Meeting About Two 4th Avenue Homeless Shelters
PARK SLOPE - The John Jay auditorium was packed Wednesday evening with locals eager to learn about the two homeless shelters coming to 535 and 555 4th Avenue.
The two facilities, opening this...
Ramadan Kareem! Here’s What You Need To Know About The Holy...
It's that time of year again. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is beginning in just a few days (Sunday, May 5 or Monday, May 6 depending on when the new moon...
Could Traffic Calming Measures Have Saved 3-Year-Old Killed By Van?
BATH BEACH - A three-year-old boy was crossing a marked crosswalk on his scooter. Then, a van attempting to make a right turn, ran over him, killing him. The boy's death could have been...
The Art Studio Under The El Where Everyone Shines
KENSINGTON - When a mom from Moscow suggested our sons try an art class together, I thought: Why not? Maybe he— unlike the rest of us Newsoms—can actually draw more than a straight line...
Ramadan Kareem! Here’s What You Need To Know About The Holy Month
It's that time of year again. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is beginning in just a few days (Sunday, May 5 or Monday, May 6 depending on when the new moon is sighted)....
From Sunrise To Sunset – Antonio M. Rosario’s Kensington
KENSINGTON - Antonio M. Rosario is a man of routines. Every morning he wakes up at 6:00 am and captures the sun rising above Brooklyn outside his office window. From the top floor of...
Stabbing suspect surrenders in his tuxedo, mom also arrested
FLATBUSH / MIDWOOD - A 17-year-old Flatbush teen dressed in a blue tuxedo, surrendered to police yesterday and was charged today with the murder of a Flatlands teen of the same age on Avenue...
New Wine Bar Coming To Cortelyou Road
DITMAS PARK — Remember where Kings County Wines used to be? Well, one of the owners is adding to their empire of fine wines and spirits.
Erika Lesser, who partnered with Adam Robertson to purchase T.B....
Industry City Spotlight: ARV Sweets and Hana Kitchens
Over the past six years, Industry City has become a dynamic environment for new and established businesses to thrive in South Brooklyn. Together, the more than 500 companies that now call the property home...
How Hungryroot Helps New York’s Busy Creatives Eat Healthy
Surviving in New York isn’t easy, especially if you have a career in the arts. Emily Cordes, a 32-year-old resident of Ditmas Park and an actress, can attest to this. Along with auditioning and...
Wegmans Announces Opening Date At Brooklyn Navy Yard
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD - Wegmans announced this morning that its first NYC location will open at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Sunday, October 27 at 7am.
Located in Building 212 (21 Flushing Avenue), part of...
New Coffee/Fresh Juice Spot Coming To Little Pakistan
MIDWOOD - A new coffee/fresh juice shop is coming soon to Little Pakistan.
The new cafe will be named "Coffee House" and is located at 1050 Coney Island Avenue, right next door to the new...
Could Traffic Calming Measures Have Saved 3-Year-Old Killed By Van?
BATH BEACH - A three-year-old boy was crossing a marked crosswalk on his scooter. Then, a van attempting to make a right turn, ran over him, killing him. The boy's death could have been...
Stabbing suspect surrenders in his tuxedo, mom also arrested
FLATBUSH / MIDWOOD - A 17-year-old Flatbush teen dressed in a blue tuxedo, surrendered to police yesterday and was charged today with the murder of a Flatlands teen of the same age on Avenue...
Remains Of A Human Body Found Near Verrazzano Bridge
DYKER HEIGHTS - A person's remains were found on the Brooklyn Side near the Verrazzano Bridge over the weekend.
On Saturday, April 27, cops were called to Fort Hill Place and Dahlgren Place where they...
Crown Heights Stabbing Ends In Death
CROWN HEIGHTS — Police are looking for a suspect in connection to a stabbing that occurred Sunday morning within the confines of the 77th precinct.
On April 28, just before 2:00 am, officers responded to a...
Suspect Shouts Homophobic Slurs, Punches Man In Arm
PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDEN - Cops need help searching for a suspect who allegedly shouted homophobic slurs and punched a man earlier this month.
On April 4, a 24-year-old man was walking on Lincoln Road at...
Letter to the Editor: Stopping the Illegal Home Conversions – Who’s Really Doing The...
By Bob Cassara, President of the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance @brooklynhpa
As President of the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance (BHPA) I am gratified to see elected officials put their efforts and resources behind a very...
Neighbors Have Heated Meeting About Two 4th Avenue Homeless Shelters
PARK SLOPE - The John Jay auditorium was packed Wednesday evening with locals eager to learn about the two homeless shelters coming to 535 and 555 4th Avenue.
The two facilities, opening this fall, will...
Industry City Spotlight: ARV Sweets and Hana Kitchens
Over the past six years, Industry City has become a dynamic environment for new and established businesses to thrive in South Brooklyn. Together, the more than 500 companies that now call the property home...
Brooklyn Navy Yard Adds 130K Square Feet Of Manufacturing And Creative Space Above Wegmans
BROOKLYN NAVY YARD - The Brooklyn Navy Yard campus continues to grow. On Tuesday the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) announced that it will lease 130,000 square feet of manufacturing and creative office space...
Public Speaks Out Against Gowanus Rezoning At Scoping Meeting
GOWANUS - NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) hosted a Scoping Meeting Thursday afternoon at M.S. 51 to hear community feedback on the Draft Scope of Work for the Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning proposal.
Despite the holidays, more than 50 people testified...
Industry City Spotlight: ARV Sweets and Hana Kitchens
Over the past six years, Industry City has become a dynamic environment for new and established businesses to thrive in South Brooklyn. Together, the more than 500 companies that now call the property home...
How Hungryroot Helps New York’s Busy Creatives Eat Healthy
Surviving in New York isn’t easy, especially if you have a career in the arts. Emily Cordes, a 32-year-old resident of Ditmas Park and an actress, can attest to this. Along with auditioning and...
Spend Your Summer in Brooklyn with FIT
The Fashion Institute of Technology is perhaps best known as a school for aspiring fashion creatives and entrepreneurs, with a campus located in the heart of Manhattan’s fashion district. But FIT offers so much...
Mondays at Pratt Institute: Weekly Openings of New Work by Graduating MFA Artists
Discover the bold work of emerging fine arts talent at Pratt Shows. New exhibits open
every Monday from 5-8 PM on the Brooklyn campus through mid-May.
Every Monday night Pratt opens its doors and invites you...
A Toast to Park Slope
There are so many amazing places around Park Slope to grab a drink, chill with friends, or find a fantastic new wine you’ve never heard of. Cinch is a neighborhood exploration app that helps...
Gowanus Inspires Art Exhibition
GOWANUS - An exhibition inspired by the dredging of "black mayonnaise" from the bottom of the Gowanus Canal will open next weekend at four locations.
Two Brooklyn-based artists, Sasha Chavchavadze and JoAnne McFarland, organized SEDIMENT...
The Art Studio Under The El Where Everyone Shines
KENSINGTON - When a mom from Moscow suggested our sons try an art class together, I thought: Why not? Maybe he— unlike the rest of us Newsoms—can actually draw more than a straight line...
Vigil To Raise Awareness Of Maternal Mortality Rates
PROSPECT PARK - Brooklyn-based non-profit Mimsi International will host a pink candlelight vigil on the eve of Mother's Day to raise awareness of global maternal mortality rates, particularly for women in Haiti.
Pregnancy is the most common cause...
Weekend Art Events: May 3-5 (Look + Listen Festival, Pop Culture Walking Tour, PAFPicnic...
Start the summer early with a variety of outdoor Brooklyn events such as a Fort Greene pop culture walking tour or the Church Avenue Street Fair. If you're looking to stay indoors spend some...
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2019 Lineup Revealed
PROSPECT PARK - BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! returns for its 41st year offering a diverse lineup of events at the Prospect Park Bandshell from June 4th though August 10th.
Each year, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! offers a mix...
Letter to the Editor: Stopping the Illegal Home Conversions – Who’s Really Doing The...
By Bob Cassara, President of the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance @brooklynhpa
As President of the Brooklyn Housing Preservation Alliance (BHPA) I am gratified to see elected officials put their efforts and resources behind a very...
Farah Louis Says She Did All The Work!
EAST FLATBUSH/MIDWOOD – Farah Louis, a candidate running for the 45th council district, railed against Public Advocate Jumaane Williams claiming the three-term councilman stood on her shoulders to win the district.
The interview aired on Facebook via...
CD45 Update: Amplify Her Throws Their Support Behind Chandler-Waterman
EAST FLATBUSH/MIDWOOD — Amplify Her, a pro-women political group, is the latest to endorse in the 8-person race to replace Public Advocate Jumaane Williams in the 45th council group and they're throwing their support behind...
Crown Heights Jewish Women Should Be Able To Vote In CH Jewish Elections-But They...
By Andrea Karshan, a Jewish woman currently living in Crown Heights
In Chabad Crown Heights, the Jewish community is holding elections, and women aren’t allowed to vote.
Elections are being held in June in Chabad Crown Heights...
Assembly Member Carroll To Host First Annual Brooklyn Answer Fair, May 19
WINDSOR TERRACE - Assembly Member Robert Carroll will host the first annual Brooklyn Answer Fair on Sunday, May 19 at P.S. 130, The Parkside School (713 Caton Avenue).
During his three years in office Carroll...
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