Aug. 16, 2024 By Natalie Dahan What began as a tribute to the victims of Sept. 11 is now in its 23rd year, bringing color, civic engagement and community to New York. Over the years, the Daffodil Project has brought together more than 500,000 volunteers to plant over 10 million freely distributed daffodil bulbs…
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COVID-19 memorial to create ‘tangible wall of memory’ at Green-Wood Cemetery
Apr. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
More than four years after the COVID-19 pandemic started in New York City, a new memorial at Green-Wood Cemetery will pay tribute to the millions of people impacted by the virus.
Brooklyn nurse leads the way as COVID cases decline in Brooklyn, drawing inspiration from challenging pandemic days
Jan. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille
After a surge in COVID-19 cases around the holidays in Brooklyn, and across the Big Apple, the illness is beginning to trend downward thanks to the help of some committed first responders — including one healthcare professional who has been getting up close and personal with patients since the onset of the pandemic.
32BJ votes to authorize potential building worker strike following unsuccessful bargaining sessions
Dec. 21, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
An estimated 10,000 members of property services union SEIU local 32BJ marched and rallied outside of Radio City Music Hall and 30 Rockefeller Center on Wednesday after voting to authorize a potential strike and urged the Realty Advisory Board to agree to a new contract.
COVID outbreak forces Bay Ridge Prep to dismiss for winter break early
Dec. 20, 2023 By Jada Camille
Bay Ridge Prep dismissed its Upper School for holiday break early due to high number of COVID cases among students and staff.
With youth mental health on ‘clear downward trajectory,’ city launches free virtual mental health platform for teens
Nov. 15, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
New York City has created a new health initiative intended to help young students connect with mental health professionals in an accessible way.
Historic diner Kellogg’s for sale after a century in Williamsburg
May. 4, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Kellogg’s, the treasured Williamsburg diner, has filed for bankruptcy, and the eatery’s owners have listed the iconic restaurant for sale after nearly 100 years in business.
The day the pie survived: Miss American Pie won’t say ‘bye-bye’ to Park Slope
Mar. 22, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Beloved pie shop Miss American Pie has customers fighting to keep the business open as it fights pandemic-induced financial issues.
Grand re-re-re-opening: One year after Red Hook Tavern fire, eatery finally settles in
Mar. 13, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
In the wee hours of March 12, 2022, an electrical fire broke out in the basement of the Red Hook Tavern — a cozy restaurant and bar on Van Brunt Street. Smoke rose up through the restaurant on the ground floor and into the apartments above, where a tenant called 911.