Aug. 27, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil With Labor Day Weekend on the horizon, the New York Blood Center (NYBC) is calling on Brooklyn residents to donate blood during a period when collections are especially low. The summer months, including holiday weekends like Labor Day, often see a decrease in blood donations due to…
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Dill-ightful connections: Brooklyn Pickleballers find courts and community
Jul. 9, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Pickleball booms in Brooklyn!
Parades, parties, concerts and camping: Your guide to Brooklyn’s best free events this summer
May. 23, 2024 By Adam Daly
As the temperatures rise and the cost of living continues to squeeze budgets, finding ways to enjoy the summer in the city without breaking the bank is essential.
Vandals damage stained glass window, crucifix at Marine Park church: NYPD
Feb. 7, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A Marine Park church was vandalized last month in what police have now deemed a hate crime.
Pols call for closure of Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, but Schumer calls Malliotakis bill a ‘non-starter’
Jan. 29, 2024 By Adam Daly
Republican Congress Member Nicole Malliotakis on Thursday led a group of bipartisan New York elected officials in renewing their calls for the cancellation of the migrant shelter lease agreement at Floyd Bennett Field.
Migrants evacuated from Floyd Bennett Field shelter ahead of storm
Jan. 9, 2024 By Adam Daly
City officials evacuated the mega-migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field Tuesday afternoon amid safety concerns ahead of the arrival of a major coastal storm.
‘Raptorama’ to educate Brooklynites on wildlife and conservation at Marine Park
Oct. 26, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
The Marine Park Salt Marsh Nature Center is partnering with a local artist in an effort to raise awareness for wildlife and nature conservation.
Marine Park remembers fallen firefighter Steven Pollard with street co-naming
Oct. 23, 2023 Lloyd Mitchell & Adam Daly
Friends and family of fallen firefighter Steven Pollard gathered Sunday in Marine Park to commemorate the life of one of New York’s bravest with the unveiling of a new street sign bearing his name.
Former GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa leads protest against migrant housing at Floyd Bennett Field
Aug. 23, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer & Lloyd Mitchell
Hundreds of Brooklynites joined Guardian Angels founder, radio host, and former Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to protest against the placement of migrants at Floyd Bennett Field on Tuesday.
PHOTOS: Marine Park locals and car enthusiasts enjoy annual NYPD Fallen Heroes Car Show
Aug. 22, 2023 By Jada Camille
Brooklyn native hosted the 7th annual New York Police Department motorcycle and car show fundraiser in Marine Park over the weekend.