Dec. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A Mulch-y Christmas to all! The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation wasted no time helping Brooklynites give their live Christmas trees a responsible “fir-well” as its annual holiday, Mulchfest, kicked off on Dec. 26. New Yorkers buy thousands of live Christmas trees each year, and…
Dec. 26, 2024 By Robert Pearl The Bay Ridge Manor was filled with festive cheer as the New York State Young Republicans hosted their 27th annual holiday gala. The theme celebrated the growing Republican presence in New York’s outer boroughs, and the Dec. 19 event brought together party leaders, elected officials and young conservatives…
Dec. 26, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith Brooklyn Public Library has unveiled designs for a dramatically reimagined modern library in New Lots that nods to the site’s history as an African burial ground, set to replace the currently standing 1950s concrete library building. Architects MASS Design Group and Marble Fairbanks are behind the designs for the new building, whose…
Dec. 26, 2024 By Athena Dawson An international airline has announced that JFK Terminal 6 will be its future home at the massive New York International Airport. Norse Atlantic Airways and JFK Millenium Partners (JMP), the design and development company overseeing the construction of T6, announced the news on Thursday, Dec 19. In 2026,…
Dec. 26, 2024 By Robert Pearl The Israel Fair at Kings Bay Y drew hundreds of attendees earlier this month for a vibrant celebration of Israeli culture, community and connection. Organized by the World Zionist Organization’s Department for the Promotion of Aliyah and hosted by Ari Kagan, the Dec. 8 event transformed the Sheepshead…
Dec. 26, 2024 By Lauren Rapp St. Francis College commemorated the life and legacy of Brooklyn native Frank Macchiarola, former chancellor of the college, on Dec. 18. On the 12th anniversary of Macchiarola’s passing, the Downtown Brooklyn college dedicated its chapel to Macchiarola and his wife, Mary Macchiarola. Father Brian Jordan led the plaque unveiling…
Dec. 25, 2024 By Robert Pearl On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Kings Theatre in Flatbush was transformed into a classical holiday wonderland, complete with enchanting fairy-tale scenes and stunning backdrops showcasing extraordinary stagecraft as the Grand Kyiv Ballet performed “The Nutcracker.” The evening celebrated high art, cultural heritage, and the indomitable spirit of the…
Dec. 24, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen As the Brooklyn Public Library prepares to turn the page on 2024, it’s looking back on the last year in literature and taking stock of which books Brooklynites loved most. Locals checked out millions of books, electronic media, and more this year, according to BPL’s website, even as…
Dec. 24, 2024 By Lauren Rapp Bensonhurst celebrated a day of Christmas joy on Dec. 21 at the 19th annual Operation Christmas Smiles event, hosted by Reaching Out Community Services. Santa arrived on a sunny winter day, waving to wide-eyed children and posing for pictures with families ready to enter RCS’ headquarters and start…
Dec. 24, 2024 By Lauren Rapp Brooklyn families got into the holiday spirit during the 15th annual Gift of Giving Holiday Celebration, held on Dec. 16 at Dyker Beach Golf Course. More than 200 children and their families were invited to delight in the holiday festivities and participate in various activities, including a surprise…