May. 13, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

In New York’s group homes, the work is a labor of love, but for many caregivers, the love isn’t enough to make ends meet.

May. 13, 2025 By Vivienne Germain

People aren’t usually supposed to talk during shows — but on a recent Saturday night in Brooklyn, the audience at The Bell House shouted “take off your robes!” along with the actor on stage.

May. 13, 2025 By Susan De Vries

If you have ever wondered what is behind the intriguing facade of some of New York’s houses of worship, the 15th annual Sacred Sites Open House will provide an opportunity to investigate.

May. 13, 2025 By Arthur de Gaeta

May. 12, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen

Some New Yorkers drink to forget their MTA-related woes, hoping to ease the pain of a long delay or sweaty subway car with a strong cocktail at the local bar. 

May. 12, 2025 By Adam Daly

On May 11, Bishop Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in Downtown Brooklyn, marking Good Shepherd Sunday with a homily reflecting on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.

May. 12, 2025 By Mayra Aldás-Deckert

Every morning, tens of thousands of working-class New Yorkers crowd onto Flatbush Avenue’s B41 bus, hoping for a reliable ride to work, school, doctor’s appointments, and family. Instead, what we get is delay, frustration, and disrespect.

May. 12, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann

NAMING THE LOST Memorials (NTLM), along with City Lore, Great Small Works, Mano A Mano, and The Green-Wood Cemetery, held their fifth COVID-19 public art memorial activation and dedication ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at Green-Wood Cemetery in Greenwood Heights.

May. 12, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

It was a picture-perfect day at Owl’s Head Park on Saturday as Viking Fest 2025 brought together a crowd eager to embrace and celebrate Scandinavian culture. Under clear blue skies, the annual event featured a variety of traditional games, music and performances, bringing the Viking era to life for all ages.

May. 12, 2025 By Brooklyn Paper’s Advertising Partner

The Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School (UCC) debate team is making waves in its very first year as part of the Brooklyn Debate League (BDL).