May. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Summer has arrived in New York City — unofficially, at least — and Brooklyn’s beaches will open for swimming on Saturday, May 24. Lifeguards will take their stands at Coney Island beach, Brighton Beach, and Manhattan Beach at 10 a.m. that day, and the beaches will be open…
May. 28, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil & Arthur de Gaeta
Brooklyn’s 157th Memorial Day Parade weathered the storm on Monday, May 27, drawing crowds to Bay Ridge’s Third Avenue despite the rainy weather.
Apr. 29, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
A Bay Ridge bar was alive with the sound of rock and roll on Sunday, April 28, as crowds gathered for the 12th annual fundraiser supporting the neighborhood’s yearly Memorial Day parade.
May. 30, 2023 By Lloyd Mitchell
A fire devastated a Bushwick apartment building on Memorial Day, sending dozens of firefighters scrambling to quash the blaze.
May. 26, 2023 By Jada Camille
Memorial Day Weekend kicks off on Friday, and Brooklyn is jam-packed with some great parades, festivals and barbecues to mark the occasion.
May. 1, 2023 By Jada Camille
A crowd of donors packed a Bay Ridge bar on Sunday for the 11th annual fundraiser dedicated to supporting the neighborhood’s yearly Memorial Day parade.