Dec. 10, 2024 By Tangerine Clarke Consul General of Guyana to New York Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson extended holiday greetings to Guyanese Essequibians Organization of America members who gathered for another Christmas party at Liberty Palace Banquet Hall in Richmond Hill Queens that was a vision of joyfulness last Saturday evening. Ambassador Brotherson, an honored […]
Dec. 10, 2024 By Robert Pearl The holiday spirit was alive and well Friday night at the Hendrick I. Lott House as families gathered despite frigid temperatures for the annual Christmas tree lighting. Dozens of families turned out to enjoy the festive atmosphere, complete with hot chocolate, cookies, and a special visit from Sinterklaas,…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Nicole Formisano A Brooklyn driver caused major chaos for LIRR commuters on Dec. 8 after allegedly driving his car down the train tracks, delaying or suspending service on multiple branches. Basilio Hidalgo, 40, drunkenly drove onto the LIRR tracks near the Elmont-UBS Arena station around 5 p.m. and continued down…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The controversial “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” passed in the City Council by a slim margin last week, earning equal amounts of praise and criticism from lawmakers and residents around New York City. City of Yes will update some of the city’s old zoning regulations, easing the…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Adam Daly It’s her turn! Soul legend Diana Ross will return to Kings Theatre next year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its grand reopening. Ross, who was the first artist to perform at the historic Flatbush venue when it reopened in 2015, will take the stage on Friday, Feb.…
Dec. 9, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell Brooklyn detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing outside a Japanese restaurant in Flatbush on Monday morning. A man in his 20s was fatally stabbed outside the restaurant at 1584 Flatbush Ave. just after 10 a.m., police said. The suspect, also in his 20s, stabbed the victim once in…
Dec. 9, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil The halls of Dyker Heights are decked once again, continuing the neighborhood’s decades-long tradition of transforming into a dazzling winter wonderland. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the area to admire the elaborate holiday displays, which first gained widespread attention in the 1980s…
Dec. 9, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann For more than a decade, John O’Keefe has been the man behind the beard, donning the iconic Santa suit and delivering joy to residents at Institute for Community Living (ICL) events across New York City. This year was no exception, as he brought holiday cheer to families at…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Adam Daly Some Sunset Park residents and businesses will soon benefit from the launch of Sunset Park Solar, the community-led initiative that will see the installation of solar panels at the Brooklyn Army Terminal to bring clean, affordable energy to the neighborhood. The project, a collaboration between the New York…
Dec. 6, 2024 By J.P. Taylor Small business owners like me understand that running a small business is a privilege, but it comes with its challenges. We need all the support we can get to be successful, which is why I am excited about the Capital One-Discover merger, and the Community Benefits Plan that…