Oct. 3, 2024 By Adam Daly Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran Vladimir Sats celebrated his centennial year last week at the Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst. The Holocaust Survivors Center at the JCH marked the occasion with a special tribute during its annual Rosh Hashanah party on Sept. 27, celebrating Sats’…
Oct. 2, 2024 By Adam Daly A new immersive exhibit celebrating Brooklyn’s global influence on popular culture is now open to the public in Sunset Park’s Industry City. The creative force behind “Brooklyn Pop” is Michael McLeer, a founding member of the rock-hip-hop crossover group Lordz of Brooklyn and an artist known as Kaves.…
Oct. 1, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper The streets around Ditmas Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were filled with laughter and celebration last month as the facility transformed into a lively carnival. Located at 2107 Ditmas Ave, the nursing home hosted a free block party that brought together families, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon…
Sep. 23, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld The MTA’s $68 billion capital plan, unveiled last week, proposes starting construction on the Interborough Express (IBX), the potentially transformative light rail link between Brooklyn and Queens, within this decade. The 2025-29 capital plan, the transit agency’s overarching five-year spending priorities for maintenance, renewal, and expansion, includes $2.75 billion…
Sep. 20, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 20, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A vivid portrait of U.S Rep. Nydia Velázquez, which blends her Puerto Rican identity and New York constituency, was unveiled in Congress on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking members of the Democratic party, including U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Supreme Court Justice… Read more »
Aug. 15, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper
As the Brooklyn Cyclones gear up for the final leg of their 2024 home schedule, fans can look forward to a series of thrilling games at Maimonides Park.
Aug. 8, 2024 By Natalie Dahan
Get ready to feast at Brooklyn’s first Yes Chef Food Fest, where Jack’s Dining Room which will offer up a taste of some of NYC’s top eateries.
Aug. 7, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
Despite dark skies and heavy rain, the spirit of National Night Out Against Crime was alive and well in parts of Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Jul. 19, 2024 By Jessica Ross
There is nothing better than hearing the songs of an ice cream truck on a hot summer day, rushing to grab some cash and waiting on the curb for the truck to come down the street. For the last 80 years, Brooklyn has had the Campanella family to thank for countless frozen treats and sweet summer memories.
Jul. 11, 2024 By Cate Corcoran
Sale prices for all homes in Brooklyn set another record in the second quarter, market reports out today find. Tellingly, price per square foot — a more accurate measure — is also up.