Dec. 6, 2024 By Jonathan Mak The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Winter Gala later this month, where the borough’s business-boosting arm plans to honor this year’s WNBA champions New York Liberty for their first championship win in franchise history. “2024 was a banner year for Brooklyn, and one of many…
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Lenape culture to takes center stage at inaugural Prospect Park Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing fair
Dec. 5, 2024 By Susan De Vries Prospect Park will host the inaugural Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Culture Fair this weekend, showcasing art, music, and culinary traditions from Lenape and other Indigenous communities. The event is a collaboration between the Prospect Park Alliance, the Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing Collective, and the American Indian Community House. On Saturday, Dec. 7 and…
Wallabout Wonderland returns to Brooklyn Navy Yard with over 200 local vendors for holiday shopping
Nov. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille The Brooklyn Navy Yard will host its seventh annual Wallabout Wonderland holiday market on Dec. 7 and 8, featuring more than 200 local vendors for a weekend of festive shopping and family-friendly activities. This year’s market will offer a diverse array of handmade gifts, clothing, accessories, home décor,…
Frightful fun: A guide to Halloween festivities in Brooklyn
Oct. 23, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Brooklynites have been buying costumes and carving pumpkins all month, and finally, Halloween is just a week away. The next eight days are full of frightful fun all over the borough — ghostly film screenings, costume contests (for those with four legs and two), parades, parties and more.…
Two Brooklyn natives make New York Road Runners’ ‘Team Inspire’ ahead of annual marathon
Oct. 10, 2024 By Jada Camille The countdown to the much-anticipated TCS New York City Marathon is on, and Brooklyn has two new hometown heroes to cheer for. With just 26 days to go until the race, New York Road Runners announced the formation of Team Inspire — a team comprised of 26 runners,…
Playing in pink! Brooklynites unite for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with tennis camp
Oct. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Tennis lovers and health care advocates gathered at the Lincoln Terrace tennis courts last weekend for a spirited celebration of unity during the second annual United States Tennis Association regional Breast Cancer awareness campaign on Oct. 6. Over 60 community members showed up in their pink athletic wear…
A flipping good time! ABCirque heads to Brooklyn Children’s Museum for circus performance
Oct. 1, 2024 By Jada Camille The circus is headed to town! ABCirque, an immersive performance group, is making its long-awaited return to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum on Oct. 5 for a day of interactive circus fun. Known for its nontraditional take on circus entertainment, ABCirque aims to bring laughter with a diverse cast and…
Celebrating 30 years of Power Women: Brooklyn leaders shine at annual networking event and awards
Sep. 24, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Power Women of Brooklyn event at El Caribe marked a significant milestone in recognizing 30 years of celebrating the borough’s most influential women. The event, hosted by Schneps Media, publishers of local titles including Brooklyn Paper, Bay Ridge Courier and amNewYork Metro, brought…
Rev your engines! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party roars back to Barclays Center
Sep. 18, 2024 By Jada Camille Brace for impact, Brooklyn: the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party returns to Barclays Center on Sept. 28. The event promises an electrifying experience for young fans, as the Glow Party will transform the arena into a playground of light and sound for an event unlike any…
Leading ladies: Schneps Media celebrates 30 years of Power Women with star-studded networking event at El Caribe
Sep. 6, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper On Thursday, Sept. 19, Schneps Media will continue its 30-year celebration of Power Women with the Power Women of Brooklyn event at El Caribe. The evening will gather remarkable women from diverse industries for a premier networking experience. Produced by Schneps Media, publishers of the Bay News, Brooklyn…