Jan. 28, 2025 By Tyriq Presley, Analyst at the Ford Foundation, Class of 2012, Excellence Boys Charter School/Sponsored by Uncommon Schools When I reflect on the experiences that have most profoundly impacted my life, my time at Uncommon Excellence Boys Charter School, a PreK-8 school in Bedford-Stuyvesant, stands out. It wasn’t just a school…
Dec. 27, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper We’ve arrived at the tail end of the year, and before we look forward toward 2025, we’re looking back at some of the biggest stories of 2024. This year was busy in Brooklyn! Locals were divided by protests and conflicts — and worked to come back together. Brooklynites…
Dec. 3, 2024 By Susan De Vries Expand your knowledge of Bed-Stuy with a Municipal Art Society walking tour exploring the history-rich streets of the western edge of the neighborhood. Tour-goers will be able to gaze upon a range of architectural styles and details, from mansard roofs to streamlined Art Deco ornament. Brownstoner columnist…
Nov. 15, 2024 By Naisha Roy Brooklyn trailblazers gathered for an evening of celebration and recognition at the annual Schneps Media Brooklyn Power List gala on Thursday night. Honoring leaders making waves in a broad range of industries such as law, business, health and community service, the celebration was filled with powerful connections and…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Two days after the presidential election left New Yorkers feeling divided, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music (BKCM) hosted its ninth annual House Party at its central location in Park Slope, offering Brooklyn residents a sense of community. Every room of the five-story, 143-year-old Victorian brownstone was transformed into…
Oct. 12, 2024 By Jada Camille Brooklyn Children’s Museum is joining forces with the North American Indigenous Center of New York to host an immersive two-day program celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Families can visit the center on Oct. 13 and 14 to check out storytelling programs, live Native American music and dance performances, craft…
Oct. 8, 2024 By Adam Daly The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and Department of Design and Construction have launched a $3.9 million restoration project for the historic Hunterfly Road Houses at the Weeksville Heritage Center, officials announced Monday. The DDC, overseeing the project for the DCLA, said it will restore the…
Oct. 4, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper Achievement First celebrated a significant milestone on Sept. 27 with the grand opening of its new Linden Middle School building in East New York. The event, held outside of the Pitkin Avenue institution, brought together community stakeholders, families and staff to mark the beginning of a new era…
Sep. 6, 2024 By Jada Camille Young tennis players from Brooklyn stepped into the spotlight at the U.S. Open this month, serving as ball kids for one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. The talented youths spent weeks preparing for the contest, training to be the most attentive, fittest, and quickest ball…
Sep. 6, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann It’s the most wonderful time of the year — for parents. After nine weeks of summer fun, nearly 1 million public school students returned to the classroom Thursday for the start of the new school year. At M.S. 51 and P.S. 321 in Park Slope, students were excited…