Oct. 11, 2024 By Deron Johnston In the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, a revolution is brewing. It’s not loud or disruptive, but it’s changing the landscape of art and music in ways that challenge long-standing norms. Welcome to BRIC House Party, a groundbreaking series that puts DJs at the helm of their own creative…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille Art lovers and history enthusiasts rejoice! A new exhibit replicating Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel debuted Friday at Industry City, bringing the renowned beauty of the Italian artist’s artwork to New York City. The highly anticipated immersive showcase will be open to the public through Jan. 5 Following a successful…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Athena Dawson A local mobile bakery is bringing a delectable taste of Transylvania to Queens residents. Radu Sirbu, a Middle Village local, owns Twister Cake Bakery, a mobile bakery specializing in twister cake, a popular street food found in Hungary and Romania. Sirbu said the twister cake is reminiscent of…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Adam Daly The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the desecration of a Bay Ridge memorial bench dedicated to the life of a local LGBTQIA+ teen. The bench, painted in the colors of the progressive Pride flag, was installed along Shore Road in memory of Megan Alano, who died…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Ethan Marshall The Arts4All Foundation, local elected officials, local community organizations and community members gathered together at the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park for the first-ever Diwali and Navaratri Festival and Parade on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event was held to mark the 60th anniversary of the World’s Fair,…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A familiar company is opening a new quick-service grocery delivery hub in Brooklyn with technology it says could “revolutionize” food shopping. Save A Lot, a discount grocery chain with more than 700 stores across the country — but none in New York City — is opening a new…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Jada Camille The countdown to the much-anticipated TCS New York City Marathon is on, and Brooklyn has two new hometown heroes to cheer for. With just 26 days to go until the race, New York Road Runners announced the formation of Team Inspire — a team comprised of 26 runners,…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Jack Van Hecke Once a week, Jose Cruz stands confidently in the walkways of the Brooklyn Bridge and holds a sign above his head with a message he believes people need to hear. “If you’re reading this right now, I just want to let you know that your life matters,”…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith In a rare case of the state blocking a property sale over questionable dealings, a judge has sided with the attorney general in a long running drama that has pitted locals and preservationists against a developer and a nonprofit in Bed-Stuy. In a dramatic development, a Kings County…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan As the city is set to take the next step in the “Trash Revolution,” many New Yorkers wonder what these new mandates and initiatives will mean for their households. “Trash Revolution” is New York City’s latest initiative to improve waste management, reduce trash visibility, and combat rat infestations.…