Tag: brooklyn

A history of earthquakes in Kings County: When Brooklyn shook in 1935

1 photographic print : black & white, gelatin silver ; 8 x 9 in.

Apr. 5, 2024 By Susan De Vries

People tumbled out of their beds, dishes rattled in cupboards, and buildings swayed in Brooklyn — not from this morning’s temblor, but back in 1935 when an earthquake hit the East Coast on November 1, 1935.

Luck of the Irish: Sham-rock out in Brooklyn this St. Patrick’s Day!

Clover head decoration on head of girl close-up. Saint Patrick day, parade in the city, selectriv focus

Mar. 12, 2024 By By Shara Levine & Brooklyn Paper

Are you looking for ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? There are many ways to mark the occasion in Brooklyn — some for the whole family, others for the big kids (and kids at heart).