Jul. 1, 2025 By Olivia Seaman

The Fourth of July (and the three-day holiday weekend) is almost here, and you don’t have to go far to celebrate. Brooklyn is home to all kinds of Independence Day festivities, from fireworks to the infamous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and more. Here are some of the best ways to celebrate the Fourth in Kings County!

Jul. 1, 2025 By Sofie Kato 

With the hustle and bustle of the city always on the horizon, there’s one place where you can go to relax and unwind. Just an hour-long train ride from Times Square, Coney Island gives locals and tourists alike a chance to escape the chaos and find calm by the ocean.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

The New York City Council on Monday approved a rezoning that would allow the proposed Coney Island casino to build a massive facility in the People’s Playground. 

Jun. 30, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

Brooklyn was decked out in red, white and blue on Sunday as locals celebrated the city’s oldest — and earliest — Independence Day Parade. 

Jun. 30, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Usually, the third time is the charm. However, hours before the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force was set to vote on the future of the ambitious 122-acre redevelopment project along the borough’s western waterfront on June 27, the vote was postponed once again.

Jun. 30, 2025 By Kacie Moschella

When you think about meals that beat the heat, a big pile of pasta may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But if your family traces back to Southern Italy like mine does, a lovingly prepared bowl of cacio e pepe is actually the perfect heat wave dish. Dense mafalde noodles cooked al dente and smothered in a simple cheese sauce, plenty of Parmesan cheese grated on top and just a few pepper flakes make for a perfect hot summer lunch in my book. 

Jun. 30, 2025 By Olivia Seaman

A campaign to co-name a Brighton Beach street corner to honor a beloved barber, Jack Skolnick, is gaining momentum in the community. 

Jun. 27, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Christine Quinn, CEO and president of WIN, the largest provider of shelter and supportive housing for families experiencing homelessness in New York City, said she was thrilled to bring the educational tools to WIN’s 16 shelters.

Jun. 27, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith

A 19th century trolley powerhouse turned parking garage in the early 20th century on State Street in Brooklyn Heights will be largely demolished to make way for new condos, but the Art Deco street-facing facade will remain, if a plan presented to the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission goes ahead.

Jun. 27, 2025 By Gregory J. Morris

Gregory J. Morris is CEO of the New York City Employment & Training Coalition

Jun. 26, 2025 By Olivia Seaman

For two decades, Maimonides Cancer Center has been more than a hospital.