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Redevelopment plans for former Century 21 site scrapped, owners pivot toward housing

century 21 in Bay Ridge

Sep. 19, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Plans to redevelop the old Century 21 in Bay Ridge into an “urban retail landscape” have been scrapped, and owners are seeking to sell the site to a developer interested in building housing instead.  The Gindi family, who founded the now-defunct department store, have listed the lot and…

BID-ding summer goodbye! Bay Ridge business group hosts ‘end of summer’ block party

Bay Ridge residents soak in the last bit of summer at the End of Summer Block Party over the weekend.

Sep. 18, 2024 By Jada Camille Bay Ridge residents gathered on familiar city streets over the weekend to bid farewell to another sweltering season at the End of Summer Block Party, hosted by the Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District. The event drew families from across the neighborhood and brought the area to life with…

Rev your engines! Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party roars back to Barclays Center

monster truck at hot wheels barclays center

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…

The state of animal welfare in New York City? Not great, advocates say at City Council hearing

animal welfare city council hearing

Sep. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Veterinarians, animal rescuers and nonprofit leaders packed City Hall on Friday for a six-hour hearing on the state of animal welfare in New York City.  What is the state of animal welfare? Not great, according to the testimony of more than 100 people. Rescuers and shelters are struggling,…

Not playing around! Coney officials unveil new Gravesend Houses playground after years of advocacy

ribbon-cutting at gravesend houses

Sep. 17, 2024 By Jada Camille It’s a kid’s dream come true! Local leaders hosted a grand opening last week for a newly constructed playground at the Gravesend Houses in Coney Island, marking a long-awaited victory for the community. Council Member Justin Brannan, representatives from U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ office, members of the New…

At Green-Wood Cemetery, victims of 9/11 remembered where they rest

green-wood 911 tribute in light

Sep. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen At Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklynites remembered loved ones lost on 9/11 where they rest, rather than where they lost their lives.  More than 100 victims of 9/11 are interred at the cemetery — 78 who lost their lives that day, and dozens more who died from Ground Zero-related illnesses…

Fight for a ferry continues: Brannan requests study on potential service to Coney Island

coney island ferry

Sep. 10, 2024 By Jada Camille A ferry could finally be in the works for Coney Island. It depends on whether the city council greenlights a bill introduced by Council Member Justin Brannan that would require city agencies to conduct a study on a potential ferry service in the nabe. The proposed law would…

New York Liberty comes out on top of Las Vegas Aces in nail-biting 75-71 victory

New York Liberty playing against Las Vegas Aces

Sep. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille New York Liberty squeezed out a win against the Las Vegas Aces with a 75-71 victory in front of a sold-out crowd at Barclays Center on Sept. 8.  From tip-off, New York fans brought the energy while the dominating athletes of Liberty brought prowess, showcasing their strength against…

Hundreds turn out to raise money for ovarian cancer at 16th annual T.E.A.L. 5k

T.E.A.L. ovarian cancer walk

Sep. 9, 2024 Gabriele Holtermann September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and on Saturday, ovarian cancer survivors, their families, and loved ones of those who have lost their battle to the “silent killer” embarked on the 16th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L. Walk and Run celebration. The event, organized by the nonprofit T.E.A.L. — formally known…