House of Vans to Play Last Show in Greenpoint Next Week, Closing After 8 Years

Nov. 15, 2024 By Naisha Roy

Brooklyn trailblazers gathered for an evening of celebration and recognition at the annual Schneps Media Brooklyn Power List gala on Thursday night. Honoring leaders making waves in a broad range of industries such as law, business, health and community service, the celebration was filled with powerful connections and high spirits.

Nov. 15, 2024 By Athena Dawson

A Rosedale resident is creating custom cakes with unique designs for her local community and beyond. Sabrina Wright, 28, owns and operates Golden Sugar Bakery, an online luxury cake business that has flourished into a six-figure venture serving clients in New York City and the East Coast.

Nov. 15, 2024 By Adam Daly

Generous Brooklynites, beware!

Nov. 15, 2024 By Tracey Khan

Tiffani Sahai has always had a passion for food. Growing up around her father’s famous Roti shop, Trini Delight, in Queens, she’s no stranger to Trinidadian cuisine. But in May of this year, Sahai took the plunge and opened her food truck, Trini Street Food, alongside her family.

Nov. 14, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

More than a week after the general election, Republicans have cemented their majority in the House of Representatives — meaning Republicans will control the House, the Senate, and the presidency — and Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries has reportedly taken the blame.

Nov. 14, 2024 By Adam Daly

A Brooklyn man has been accused of murdering his father, whose body was discovered at a luxury hotel in Ireland earlier this week.

Nov. 14, 2024 By Robert Pearl

In a display of bipartisan unity, elected leaders from across New York City gathered by the foot of the Verrazano Bridge for a rally against the proposed reinstatement of congestion pricing on Nov. 12. 

Nov. 13, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller

The City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to free New York renters from having to pay costly real estate broker fees — passing legislation introduced by a Brooklyn Council Member that will make the party who hires a listing agent responsible for footing the bill.

Nov. 13, 2024 By Jada Camille

Bay Ridge residents are coming together to support the family of Yazan Alsaras, a beloved mail carrier who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month at the age of 39. Known for his unwavering work ethic and deep commitment to his community, Alsaras left behind a wife and a young child facing a daunting loss.

Nov. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

Cupcakes are what made Magnolia Bakery famous, but its best-loved dessert is the Banana Pudding: it’s fluffy, sweet, and full of fresh bananas and vanilla wafer pieces. It was also, up until now, only available in the bakery, or online directly from Magnolia’s website.