Jul. 31, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Ample Hills Creamery has unveiled its latest frosty delight: “The Little Dipper” — a 3.5-ounce creation touted as a “tiny scoop of joy with stardust in its swirl.” The cool treat comes in packs of six pre-packaged cups, each complete with a spoon, and is available in 13…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith An affordable housing lottery has launched for a recently built luxury skyscraper on a major Downtown Brooklyn intersection. Located at 589 Fulton Street, on the corner of Flatbush Avenue Extension, The Brook climbs to a considerable 51 stories, and amenities include a rooftop pool and pickleball courts. In…
Jul. 31, 2025 By Sydney Froelich When we think about typical amenities in a New York City apartment building, we think of the basics: a laundry room, a gym, maybe even a pool, if you’re lucky. But at The Brodsky Organization, it’s not just about what’s inside the building — it’s about what lies…
Jul. 30, 2025 By Dean Moses A man was struck and killed by a train after an argument at the Prospect Park subway station early on Wednesday morning. According to police, officers from the 71st Precinct and Transit District 32 rushed to the station at around 2:26 a.m. on July 30 after a report…
Jul. 30, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The Board of Elections certified the results of the District 47 Republican primary election on Tuesday as some of its own employees allegedly came under fire for voter fraud. George Sarantopoulos has officially eked out a razor-thin 16-vote win over Richie Barsamian, the chair of the Brooklyn Republican…
Jul. 30, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann A fast-moving storm that tore through Marine Park on July 25 did more than just knock down trees — it sparked growing fears among residents that aging, damaged street trees could pose a serious threat to their safety and property. A tree on Coleman Street between Quentin Road…
Jul. 30, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Building on the success of the inaugural $50,000 Community Baby Shower Fund, which served hundreds of new and expecting parents in Brooklyn, Borough President Antonio Reynoso on July 28 announced that applications are now open for the second annual fund. Ten Brooklyn nonprofits will be awarded up to…
Jul. 29, 2025 By Arthur de Gaeta The second installment of Bay Ridge’s Summer Stroll on Third brought life and energy to the southern stretch of the avenue Friday night, as neighbors and visitors gathered for an evening of open-air dining, sidewalk shopping and family-friendly fun. With the streets closed to traffic from 68th…
Jul. 29, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Since last year, a group of protesters known as Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard has gathered outside the shipyard nearly every week, calling on its board of directors to evict two tenants the group says provide military equipment to Israel for its ongoing offensive in Gaza — a claim…
Jul. 29, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith A wine and liquor store focused on smaller producers and artisanal production methods, including natural and organic wines, is coming into a long-empty spot next to Bed Stuy Fish Fry and across from Saratoga Park. Earth People Wine and Spirits is set to open in mid-August at 801…