Mar. 31, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Signs of spring are arriving in Brooklyn — Luna Park is open, cherry blossoms are blooming, and Smorgasburg is preparing to make its return to Williamsburg and Prospect Park. The beloved warm-weather food festival is set to open in Marsha P. Johnson State Park on Saturday, April 5…
Mar. 3, 2025 By Lloyd Mitchell The FDNY’s elite Rescue Company 2 celebrated its 100th anniversary on Saturday. Established in 1925, the unit — nicknamed “The Rescue” — has built a reputation as one of the toughest firefighting teams in the department, specializing in rescuing civilians and recovering downed firefighters from hazardous conditions. Over…
Jan. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen After Eric Garner was killed by police officers on Staten Island in 2014, Terry Greiss watched the video of the incident over and over again. Captured by Garner’s friend, the footage showed him arguing with police officers who believed he was selling loose cigarettes. The disagreement escalated until…
Dec. 16, 2024 By Adam Daly The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a weekend of free festivities. The milestone celebration on Dec. 21 and 22 will include activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, featuring dance programs, meet-and-greets with artists from the Museum’s latest exhibit In The Works,…
Sep. 25, 2024 By Jada Camille Late-night television’s favorite DJ Questlove and his eclectic musical stylings are returning to Brooklyn Bowl on Sept. 26 to celebrate the venue’s 15th anniversary with a special edition of Bowl Train. Known for his dynamic mixes of hip-hop, house, and rare grooves, Questlove will also be spinning classic…
Sep. 11, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen In 2004, Brooklynite Rony Vardi opened her first store on Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg. Catbird, in the beginning, sold an eclectic assortment of items: clothes, art supplies, candles, and jewelry. Twenty years later, the business has found its niche and flourished. Catbird now has seven — soon to…
Jun. 12, 2024 By Jada Camille
Luna Park may have found its number-one fan!
Feb. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille
Calling all creatives!