Tag: history

City announces $3.9 million restoration of landmark Weeksville Hunterfly Road Houses

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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…

Creepy crawlies: Brooklyn Children’s Museum opens competition to name 3 new tarantulas

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Oct. 1, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A trio of tarantulas have crawled into the Brooklyn Children’s Museum this spooky season, and they’re still anonymous — but not for long. The three nameless greenbottle blue tarantulas are the newest additions to the museum’s living collection, and October is their time to shine. The arachnids, two…

Rep. Velázquez’s recently unveiled portrait in Capitol was decades in the making for artist

Sep. 20, 2024 By ishkurhan Sept. 20, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan A vivid portrait of U.S Rep. Nydia Velázquez, which blends her Puerto Rican identity and New York constituency, was unveiled in Congress on Tuesday.  The ceremony was attended by high-ranking members of the Democratic party, including U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Supreme Court Justice… Read more »

History buffs step back in time at Green-Wood Cemetery’s annual Battle of Brooklyn

A day in history. Green-Wood Cemetery hosted their annual Battle of Brooklyn family day over the weekend.

Aug. 26, 2024 By Jada Camille Green-Wood Cemetery hosted its annual Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration and Family Day over the weekend, inviting visitors of all ages to explore the rich history of the Revolutionary War. Visitors immersed themselves in hands-on activities highlighting the sacrifices and achievements of those who fought for American independence. Devout…

Mark the 248th Battle of Brooklyn anniversary with events across the borough

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Aug. 22, 2024 By Susan De Vries It’s the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn this month and, as is the tradition in the borough, there are a bevy of events memorializing the Revolutionary War fight. Battle Week, organized by Old Stone House, includes demonstrations, performances, and tours culminating in outdoor festivities at Green-Wood…

Downtown Brooklyn’s Edison Building is the borough’s newest landmark

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Jun. 21, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith

The Brooklyn Edison Building in Downtown Brooklyn has become the borough’s newest landmark, after commissioners on the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate the stately Renaissance Revival-style corner property.