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May. 21, 2025 By Jada Camille
Brooklyn’s culinary scene welcomed a new addition this last month as Fish Cheeks, a beloved seafood-focused Thai restaurant, opened in Williamsburg.
May. 21, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann
Brooklyn lawmakers rallied alongside community members and homeowners on the steps of City Hall on May 20, calling on the City Council to allocate $5 million of next year’s budget toward fighting deed theft and supporting victims of the crime.
May. 21, 2025 By Miriam Norwitz
The Williamsburg classic JR & Son bar and restaurant re-opened its doors at 575 Lorimer St. this month with a new look and a whole new menu.
May. 21, 2025 Regina Martinez
Last weekend, Leanna Scaglione was among the nearly 30,000 people who celebrated as they crossed the finish line of the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon in Coney Island. The race itself is a cause for celebration: after months of training, she and the other runners had just finished running 13.1 miles in unseasonably hot and humid conditions.
May. 20, 2025 By Arthur de Gaeta
NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health is marking a milestone this month: the one-year anniversary of “26 Minutes with Dr. Warren Seigel,” a local health talk show that has quickly become a staple of community-based medical storytelling and education.
May. 20, 2025 By Miriam Norwitz
As the sun sets on New York City’s annual design celebration, Dumbo will take center stage.
May. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Summer has arrived in New York City — unofficially, at least — and Brooklyn’s beaches will open for swimming on Saturday, May 24.
May. 20, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann
Brooklyn’s original all-trans stand-up comedy show, T4T — short for “trans-for-trans” — is celebrating its third anniversary with a transgender comedy spectacular at the Bell House on Monday, June 16.
May. 20, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Thousands flocked to Industry City on Saturday for the inaugural New York City edition of the Family Style Food Festival, a first-of-its-kind celebration blending culinary creativity with streetwear culture.
May. 20, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann
Norwegian tradition and culture were on full display May 18 as the Bay Ridge community celebrated the 71st annual Norwegian Day Parade, commemorating the signing of Norway’s constitution on May 17, 1814.
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