May. 14, 2024 By Jada Camille
The politicians Brooklynites turn to for guidance and support just dished out some vital advice — where to grab some grub.
Brooklyn’s political palate: Elected officials dish out top eats in District Dining Guide
Author: schnepsrestagent
Iconic Bushwick mansion set to transform into 20-unit apartment building, despite preservation concerns
May. 14, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
Department of Buildings records indicate that the historic, albeit heavily altered, mansion at the corner of Bushwick Avenue and Linden Street, standing since the late 1800s, is likely to undergo conversion into a six-story, 20-unit apartment building.
Brooklyn gone wildlife: Warmer weather brings birds, whales, and much more back to Kings County
May. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The springtime sun is bringing Kings County back to life, drawing Brooklynites out by the thousands to enjoy the borough’s lush parks and sandy beaches.
‘The melting pot of New York City’: Bay Ridge embraces Scandinavian roots at Viking Fest
May. 13, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Viking Fest 2024, an annual celebration of Scandinavian culture and heritage, descended upon Owl’s Head Park on Saturday, May 11, drawing crowds of all ages eager to go back in time — if only for an afternoon.
Pep rally at Brooklyn elementary school sets the stage for New York Liberty season opener
May. 13, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
The New York Liberty basketball team and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield joined forces on Friday to mark the fourth year of their partnership with a pep rally at Walter Weaver Elementary School.
Teen cuffed for allegedly shooting up stores in Brownsville
May. 13, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon & Brooklyn Paper staff
Police in Brooklyn have arrested a 14-year-old boy for allegedly shooting into a strip of stores in February.
GayRidge kicks off fundraiser for Pride 2024, third-annual event at Owl’s Head Park
May. 13, 2024 By Janet Burns
As organizations across the five boroughs prep for bountiful Pride events in June, South Brooklyn community group GayRidge is spreading the word about — and raising funds for — GayRidge Pride 2024.
Brooklyn goes buckwild! New York Mavericks bringing the rodeo to Barclays Center this summer
May. 13, 2024 By Jada Camille
There’s no need to travel out west this summer since the Professional Bull Riding League recently added the New York Mavericks, a team of Brooklyn-based bull riders, to their slate, with competitions kicking off at Barclays Center on Aug. 9.
Supporters rally for $38 million in arts education funding at Brooklyn Academy of Music
May. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille
Art education supporters gathered outside the Brooklyn Academy of Music on May 8 to call for $38 million in program funding, which would ensure each school has at least one certified arts teacher and creative programs.
Driver fleeing police chase hits two women, kills one in Brooklyn
May. 10, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A driver speeding away from cops during a police chase struck two women and killed one in Bushwick on Thursday night.