Nov. 14, 2024 By Adam Daly A Brooklyn man has been accused of murdering his father, whose body was discovered at a luxury hotel in Ireland earlier this week. Henry McGowan, 30, of Carroll Gardens, appeared in Portlaoise District Court in Ireland on Thursday, where he faced charges stemming from the alleged murder of…
Oct. 22, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Loafers, a gay bar set to open in Carroll Gardens on Oct. 23, takes its name from a midcentury insult lodged against gay men: “light in the loafers.” The bar has flipped the phrase on its head, celebrating local queer history and communities with a cozy vintage vibe…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Gowanus is a well-known haven for artists making the most of an industrial neighborhood, but their creations can be hard to find — unless you know where to look. On Oct. 19 and 20, Brooklynites will be welcomed into the inner sanctum at Arts Gowanus’ Gowanus Open Studios.…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A new report by the city’s Department of Transportations reimagines the trenches and viaducts of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway as cleaner, safer roadways with plenty of public space. The 154-page document, titled “BQE North and South: Safe, Sustainable, Connected,” lays out a series of proposals for seven different sections…
Nov. 16, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Lucali in Carroll Gardens is famous for its delicious pizzas, celebrity guests and long lines — but it also is notorious for being a reservation-less dining experience that was almost impossible to get into. Until now.
Nov. 2, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Tastes of Brooklyn is bringing their event to Carroll Gardens once more to highlight the many small businesses in the neighborhood and celebrate its distinct and diverse culinary wonders — and all for a good cause.
Aug. 14, 2023 By Adam Daly
Police are looking for the group of men who brutally attacked an older man during a subway mugging on Sunday.