Jun. 20, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn artist Jonathan Blum is celebrating 60 years around the sun, and Arts Gowanus is marking the milestone with a retrospective exhibition showcasing 40 years of his vibrant, unique work. The show opened with a reception on June 19 at Arts Gowanus’ temporary space at Gowanus Wharf, located…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Brooklyn Paper Coney Island is one of New York City’s most beloved neighborhoods, a longstanding symbol of its history and culture. With its amusement parks, classic boardwalk restaurants and businesses, and, of course, the beach, The People’s Playground is both nostalgic and ever-evolving. Come summertime, the nabe is a hub…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The city’s parks department this week unveiled a new “mini forest” on a formerly little-used lot on the Williamsburg waterfront. Tucked into the North Fifth Street Pier and Park, the leafy plot is filled with native plants and trees, part of the parks department’s effort to increase the…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann School is almost out for summer, and while many New York City public school students are looking forward to a carefree break, for others who rely on free school breakfasts and lunches, it may also mark the hungriest time of year. To combat summer hunger head-on, meal kit…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The people of South Williamsburg have, for decades, dealt with the long-term effects of environmental abuses and climate change. New York City considers the nabe an environmental justice area — meaning it has suffered “disproportionate negative impacts due to historical and existing social inequities without equal protection and…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn fashion enthusiasts, get your sketch pads and sewing machines ready: Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane of KidSuper are seeking five emerging designers to showcase their couture at a full-service fashion show during New York Fashion Week this fall at Brooklyn Borough Hall. The…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Step into Coney Island on a summer day and you’ll hear it — screams from the Cyclone, music blasting from boardwalk speakers. Walk down Surf Avenue and you’ll see a different kind of spectacle: Sideshows by the Seashore. Inside, you’ll see performers twirling fire or hammering nails into…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen A Brooklyn judge on Wednesday moved to temporarily prevent Mayor Eric Adams from removing the Bedford Avenue bike lane. The city is “enjoined and restrained from implementing and commencing/performing any construction or other acts related to the Removal” at least until a hearing scheduled for August, ruled Judge…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Ajani Stella Coney Island will soon get around 700 new affordable homes as part of a sweeping plan to revitalize the area, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday. The city is partnering with a private developer to build 420 homes, supported by a $90 million subsidy from the Adams administration and…
Jun. 17, 2025 By Olivia Seaman For many in Coney Island, the Parkview Diner isn’t just a place to grab pancakes or a burger — it’s home. The 24-hour diner has become an institution, serving good food and community to generations of Brooklynites. And according to co-owner Adam Fathelbab, that legacy runs deeper than…