Nov. 27, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Happy Munkey, the first legal adult-use cannabis dispensary on Fulton Mall, opened its doors last week in Downtown Brooklyn. Founded by Vladimir Bautista, Ramon Reyes, Omar Ibonnet, and John Ibonnet, the dispensary brings over 100 years of combined experience in the cannabis industry to the borough. This new…
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Drag icons look to ‘reclaim’ the holidays with newest iteration of ‘The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show,’ coming to Kings Theatre Dec. 5
Nov. 22, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Get ready, Brooklyn. “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” is coming to town. The one-of-a-kind comedy special will grace the historic Kings Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 5. The show, which has built a devoted following over its seven-year history, promises wild and unpredictable storylines featuring drag icons…
Park Slope church revives tradition, honors NYPD’s finest with ‘Police Officer of the Year’ award
Nov. 19, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann After a four-year hiatus, the Sixth Avenue Bible Baptist Church at 97 Lincoln Place in Park Slope, revived an annual tradition that began in 2013: honoring officers of the 78th Precinct with the “Police Officer of the Year” award. Senior Pastor Richard Johnson established the award after officers…
Williamsburg monsignor ‘relieved of responsibilities’ after Sabrina Carpenter video controversy exposes $1.9M financial scandal
Nov. 18, 2024 By Adam Daly A Brooklyn priest previously disciplined for allowing pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a music video in his Williamsburg church has been relieved of his pastoral responsibilities after an investigation revealed he allegedly mishandled church funds, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced Monday. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello will still be…
After the buzz: NYC’s craft beer industry, Brooklyn breweries shift gears in response to market strain
Nov. 18, 2024 By Emily Swanson New York City’s once-thriving craft beer industry is now facing the challenges of rapid growth. With rising rents, high labor costs, and fierce competition — issues affecting the broader NYC bar and restaurant scene — many breweries are being forced to close, reduce expenses, or find innovative ways…
Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after horse riding accident, thousands raised for recovery
Nov. 12, 2024 By Adam Daly More than $300,000 has been raised to support former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm’s recovery after he was recently paralyzed in a horseback riding accident, according to an online fundraiser. Since launching the GoFundMe campaign on Sunday, organizers have received more than 3,000 individual donations to help cover Grimm’s…
‘Lightscape’ returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with new installations and holiday treats
Nov. 12, 2024 By Adam Daly As the evenings fall darker, Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s extravagant art, music, and light show “Lightscape” arrives to brighten the borough’s sprawling green space ahead of the holiday season. Acres of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden will be illuminated by more than 1 million twinkling lights and 16 towering light…
‘Fish pond forever’: Bed-Stuy’s makeshift goldfish ‘Aquarium’ paved over
Oct. 25, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell & Meaghan McGoldrick Sleeping with the fishes has become a reality for the popular Bedford-Stuyvesant Aquarium. The tragic ending capped off a summer of excitement for all who found joy in the makeshift goldfish pond near Hancock Street and Tompkins Avenue. Local firefighters and workers with the Department…
‘Hoppy’ ending: Firefighters rescue toddler and pet bunny from Dyker Heights house fire
Oct. 22, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell A pet bunny named Kenny had a “hoppy” reunion with his family after firefighters rescued him from a Dyker Heights house fire on Tuesday morning. Units from the FDNY’s 8th Division responded to the blaze on 73rd Street between 12th and 13th avenues, which broke out in the…
‘I own this block’: Man sentenced for vicious Brooklyn slashing and assault
Oct. 21, 2024 By Adam Daly A Bushwick man will serve over three years in prison for slashing a stranger and assaulting a bystander who tried to intervene during a 2022 street attack in Greenpoint, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office announced Friday. On Oct. 18, Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Laura Johnson sentenced Michael Ruiz,…