Author: schnepsrestagent

Brooklyn Paramount theater reopens in grand restoration, return to Baroque splendor

downtown-brooklyn-paramount-385-flatbush-avenue-extension-interior-march2024-sdevries-brownstoner-18

Mar. 28, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith Just shy of 100 years since the grand French Baroque Brooklyn Paramount theater first opened its doors as a music and movie hall in Fort Greene, it is ready for its second act. The theater reopened this week following a five-year restoration and conversion project back to its original…
Read More

PHOTOS | Nearly century-old Brooklyn Paramount reopens as live music venue

Brooklyn Paramount Theater Opening

Mar. 28, 2024 By Jada Camille

The Brooklyn Paramount, a historic theater in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, re-opened as a live music venue on Wednesday, March 27 after years of restoration. The same venue that used to host musical legends such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles will now bring modern talent to the stage. 

Bay Ridge playground reopens after $5.4M makeover

bay ridge playground reopening

Mar. 27, 2024 By Adam Daly

Local pols and officials unveiled the recently renovated playground in Bay Ridge’s John J. Carty Park on Tuesday following a much-needed $5.4 million makeover.

Op-ed | NYC doubles down on work to support maternal mental health

Close up Mother holding hands Asian female newborn baby  and sunlight in the morning. Cute little girl  three weeks old. Health, care, love, relationship concept.

Mar. 27, 2024 By Winette Saunders & Jacqueline Martin If you’ve had a baby yourself, or are close to someone who has, you know that many new and expecting mothers and birthing people spend a lot of time preparing to make sure their newborn has everything they need. There are so many new items you…
Read More