Jun. 3, 2025 By Arthur de Gaeta Sunshine and smiles brightened Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge on Sunday as the 31st Annual Fun on Fifth Festival brought the neighborhood to life. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., families, friends and neighbors strolled the thoroughfare — from Bay Ridge Avenue to 85th Street — soaking…
Apr. 2, 2025 By Adam Daly As Park Slope’s Open Streets program awaits final approval from the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the 2025 season, local business owners along Fifth Avenue remain divided over its impact, with some fearing for their businesses’ viability. To gauge public opinion, Community Board 6 and Council Member Shahana…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Bilqis Coffee, a new specialty coffee shop in Bay Ridge, is all about giving Yemeni coffee the credit it deserves. Nestled among other locally-owned businesses, Bilqis offers coffee with rich, smooth flavors — and an even richer history — paired with freshly baked pastries and served in a…
Sep. 5, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Sunset Park Customer Service Center on Fifth Avenue was buzzing with excitement on Aug. 30 as parents and children lined up between 53rd and 54th streets to collect much-needed school supplies for the upcoming school year. Gary Tai, Anthem’s community outreach manager,…
May. 20, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Thousands flocked to Park Slope’s annual Fabulous Fifth Avenue Fair, spanning 18 blocks from Sterling Place to 12th Street on May 19.
Apr. 27, 2024 By Adam Daly
Park Slope’s popular “Open Street” will go ahead this summer thanks to a group of Fifth Avenue merchants who banded together to secure funding for the car-free program along the bustling shopping and dining district.