Dec. 11, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith The historic William Ulmer Brewery in Bushwick is set to trade hops for housing. The landmarked 19th-century Rundbogenstil Romanesque revival building at 73-81 Beaver Street and 35-47 Belvidere Street will be converted from an industrial complex into a mixed commercial and residential one with 34 rental apartments as…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Colum Motherway The Arts4all Foundation hosted a commemoration event at Queens College in Flushing, on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to mark the 76th anniversary of Human Rights Day and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s 140th birthday. Anna Eleanor Fierst, the former First Lady’s great-granddaughter, attended the event to speak about her family’s legacy…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil From tree to shining tree! Brooklyn is turning up the holiday cheer with a one-day-only holiday trolley ride from Sunset Park to Park Slope. The festive Holiday Tree-to-Tree Trolley Express will run from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, shuttling passengers from the Sunset Park…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Since everyone’s asking… It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Dyker Heights (unless you’re looking for parking). Every winter, the southern Brooklyn neighborhood takes a cue from the North Pole, and becomes a winter wonderland of jaw-dropping holiday displays. And we’ve got the ultimate guide…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Adam Daly After five years and a series of setbacks, the beloved Brooklyn pizzeria L&B Spumoni Gardens has officially opened its Dumbo location. The new spot, located at 46 Old Fulton St, marks a significant expansion for the iconic eatery, which first opened in Bensonhurst in 1939. Known for its…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Adam Daly A Williamsburg man is facing charges for allegedly running a large-scale drug packaging and distribution operation following an eight-month wiretap investigation, authorities announced Tuesday. George Capella, 45, was arrested on Dec. 4 after law enforcement officials reportedly seized approximately 33 kilograms of cocaine, over six kilograms of fentanyl,…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Tracey Khan Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) marked its 13th anniversary with its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, featuring a 40-foot Christmas tree, Menorah, and Kwanzaa candles. The event highlighted the evolution of RWNYC from a casino into a full-fledged entertainment destination, complete with a hotel, diverse dining options, and […]
Dec. 10, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The painfully slow bus service in Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue is causing more problems than just a delayed commute, according to a new report released on Tuesday. Riders Alliance, an advocacy group for better public transit, rallied with local politicians and other transportation stakeholders at Times Plaza in…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Bert Wilkinson Last week’s announcement that an upstart Guyanese local adventure tour operator plans to begin taking tourists to the now overgrown jungle commune where more than 900 Americans had committed mass suicide by drinking a cyanide-laced kool-aid brew in 1978 has sparked a simmering debate with some supporters adamant that […]
Dec. 10, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil ‘Tis the season in Brooklyn — and we’re not just talking about the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights. From Downtown Brooklyn to Marine Park and beyond, pockets of Kings County are ushering in the holiday season with dazzling tree-lighting ceremonies, bringing communities together for music, treats and festive…