Apr. 18, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell A two-alarm fire at a Flatbush apartment building displaced on Thursday morning displaced at least 12 people, just over three years after a blaze in the same building left dozens of residents effectively homeless. The fire broke out in a bedroom on the third floor…
Nov. 13, 2024 By Jada Camille Bay Ridge residents are coming together to support the family of Yazan Alsaras, a beloved mail carrier who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month at the age of 39. Known for his unwavering work ethic and deep commitment to his community, Alsaras left behind a wife and a…
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.…
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…
Sep. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Prepare to flood the streets of Brooklyn for the 49th annual Annual Atlantic Antic Festival later this month. Hosted by the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation, the festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 29, rain or shine, along 1.5 miles of Atlantic Avenue, covering Boerum Hill, Cobble…
Aug. 9, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith Sawako Okochi and Aaron Israel fell in love over food. For the two chefs set up on a date at a Chinese restaurant, food became a way to get to know each other and learn about each other’s backgrounds. Okochi, who came to the United States from Japan for…
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May. 7, 2024 By Adam Daly
They just saw a face and knew it was their mother.
Jan. 10, 2024 By Ximena Del Cerro
Students from PS 134 in Kensington hit the ice Wednesday during a field trip to Brooklyn Bridge Park, where they got a lesson from Disney on Ice’s professional skaters and performers.
Jul. 24, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
The new Brower Park Library, with seven different spaces filled with an extensive collection of books, DVDs, laptops, desktops, screens and many objects of cultural and historical value, is now open to everyone at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Crown Heights.