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Aug. 12, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

The Brooklyn Book Festival (BKBF), New York City’s largest free literary event, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a nine-day celebration of book culture, turning the city into a hub for readers of all ages.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin

For the Record, or FTR, an independent record store and café hybrid, has been spinning vinyl since November 2021. It offers a curated mix of new releases, pre-owned records, merchandise and a spacious event area for album listening parties. Founder Lucas Deysine envisioned a neighborhood hub for coffee and record enthusiasts, merging the two into one community turntable.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

A 77-year-old woman drowned at Manhattan Beach on Monday night, police said, days after a teen drowned at nearby Coney Island Beach.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Sofie Kato

Sitting on the corner of Henry and Sackett streets in the heart of Carroll Gardens is a piece of living history. Once a bustling pharmacy, the space is now a community gathering spot where root beer floats, ice cream sundaes and egg creams are served up for all to enjoy.

Aug. 12, 2025 By Olivia Seaman

Brooklynites, sharpen your pencils!

Aug. 11, 2025 By Paul Frangipane & Kirstyn Brendlen

After another fatal crash on Morgan Avenue, locals are again urging the city to redesign the dangerous thoroughfare.

Aug. 11, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

Local mental health advocates say a new executive order allowing homeless people to be forcibly removed from streets and hospitalized against their will is a “dangerous regression” that would violate people’s rights and threaten the work of organizations that support mentally ill and homeless individuals. 

Aug. 11, 2025 By Megan McGibney

When District 23’s Community Education Council met in May, members felt they were taking a stance that was both necessary and perilous.

Aug. 11, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

New York’s oldest and largest street festival is turning 50 this fall.

Aug. 11, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon

New York City’s tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the daunting climb to the platform, state officials announced Friday.