May. 10, 2025 By Robert Pearl A sense of urgency and unity filled the South Brooklyn Republican Club’s monthly meeting on May 6, as the community turned out in overwhelming numbers to hear from one of the nation’s most prominent young Jewish voices — Shabbos Kestenbaum. The event, held at 3051 Nostrand Ave. in…
May. 10, 2025 By Robert Pearl Neither rain nor wind could keep Brighton Beach residents from dancing, singing and standing together in unity during this year’s Family Fun Day, held on May 4 along Coney Island Avenue from Brighton Beach Avenue to the Boardwalk. Organized by the Brighton Beach Business Improvement District in partnership…
May. 9, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann After serving Sunset Park’s senior residents for 51 years, the United Senior Center of Sunset Park (USC), located at 475 53rd St., is at risk of closing at the end of June due to a proposed rent hike of more than 70%. At a rally on Friday, May…
May. 9, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon City officials announced Monday that seven new public schools will soon open across New York City — including two in Brooklyn — expanding classroom space and boosting support for students with learning disabilities. Mayor Eric Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos announced the news on May 5. They…
May. 9, 2025 By Cate Corcoran Average and median home prices hit new highs in Brooklyn in the first quarter, even as inventory jumped, showing continued strong demand. After a period of constrained inventory followed by slight easing, the number of homes on the market rose 9.2% to 2,635 in the quarter compared to…
May. 8, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann The Old Stone House in Park Slope hosted an opening reception on May 2 for its latest site-specific contemporary art installation, “Things Fall Apart: Meena Hasan at the Old Stone House. ” The installation draws a connection between the Battle of Brooklyn and British colonization in India. The…
May. 8, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Hundreds of Brooklyn high school students gathered at Brooklyn Borough Hall on May 2 for the first “Summit to Success,” where they learned about personal growth, mental well-being, and essential life skills, gaining tools to help them succeed. The event, focused on teen wisdom and wellness, was organized…
May. 7, 2025 By Dean Moses & Robb Pozarycki Brooklyn detectives are looking for the suspect who shot a man at a nail salon on Tuesday night. Police said the shooting occurred inside the business near 795 Crown St. in Crown Heights at about 9:25 p.m. on May 7. Officers from the 71st Precinct, in…
May. 7, 2025 By Max Parrott The Kings County Supreme Court celebrated Law Day on May 2 in the Central Jury Room on the second floor of the Civil Term Courthouse. The theme of the annual celebration, held at 360 Adams, was “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One” — a sentiment designed to…
May. 7, 2025 By Grace Bonilla, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, Council Member Alexa Avilés, and Council Member Oswald Feliz At a time when efforts to erase identities from classrooms, library shelves, and our websites have become commonplace, we say no. Not in New York City. Imagine being one of the over four hundred thousand…