Jun. 4, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Emily Chandler, a special education and ELA teacher at PS 371K Lillian Rashkis High School — a District 75 school serving students with special needs in Sunset Park — had no idea she’d be heading home $25,000 richer when she arrived at work on June 3. Chandler was…
Dec. 20, 2024 By Lauren Rapp The Brooklyn Museum has awarded a coveted prize to emerging artist Melissa Joseph. As the fifth recipient of the UOVO award, which recognizes the work of local artists, Joseph will launch a solo presentation at the Brooklyn Museum, receive a $25,000 unrestricted cash grant, and a commission for…
Feb. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce honored four community leaders at its annual Black History Month Celebration, held at the historic Weeksville Heritage Center on Feb. 21.
Aug. 9, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
A prominent vascular surgeon based in Borough Park received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Vascular Surgery last month.
Aug. 8, 2023 By Anna Bradley-Smith
Lined with lush front gardens, tropical flowers, manicured hedges, and leafy overhead trees, it’s clear why a block of Flatbush’s East 25th Street – between Clarendon Road and Avenue D – has been named this year’s Greenest Block in Brooklyn.