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…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith The lot that used to hold the pre-Civil War Gothic Revival St. Lucy-St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church on Bed-Stuy’s Willoughby Avenue is slated to be developed with at least two townhouses, city records show. One four-story two-family house is already rising at 291 Willoughby Avenue between Kent Avenue…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Shara Levine, Brooklyn Paper staff Brooklyn is gearing up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a jam-packed lineup of events that honor the civil rights icon and bring the community together. From soul-stirring gospel performances to hands-on service projects, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while reflecting on…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Hundreds of spectators filled Graham Avenue on Jan. 12 for the 28th Annual Three Kings Parade, a time-honored tradition that has brought the community together since 1998. Founded by Radames Milian of San German Records, the parade has grown into a yearly celebration of culture, history and…
Jan. 15, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith An affordable housing lottery has launched for an under-construction 17-story, 569-unit development dubbed Loden, with units starting at $914 a month for a studio. Rising half a block from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Crown Heights south, and overlooking the S shuttle train tracks, the complex at 54…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Educators at Patrick F. Daly P.S. 15 in Red Hook are urging the community to step up and support 20 migrant families whose children have enrolled at the school amid New York City’s ongoing migrant crisis. P.S. 15, a small 3K through fifth grade elementary school on Sullivan…
Jan. 14, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen A two-alarm fire tore through a Bath Beach residence on Sunday evening, leaving the building severely damaged and uninhabitable. The blaze started on the porch of the three-unit, two-story home on Cropsey Avenue around 4 p.m., per the FDNY. Flames engulfed the front of the home, requiring a…
Jan. 13, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann After more than two decades in Park Slope, the Starbucks cafe at 166 7th Ave. will brew its last Venti Cappuccino on Jan. 31. A spokesperson for the Seattle-based coffee giant cited lease expiration for its decision to close the long-standing location in the heart of Park Slope.…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil With apocalyptic scenes unfolding across Los Angeles County due to devastating wildfires, Brooklyn-based businesses are stepping up to help. Through Sunday, Jan. 19, Time Out Market New York is partnering with the Red Cross Wildfire Relief to host a promotion on select beverages. The Dumbo-based market will…
Jan. 10, 2025 By Lauren Rapp During the pandemic, business was strong enough for arcade owner Esteban Sosa to open a second location in Bay Ridge. After its grand opening, Brooklyn Games & Arcade quickly took off, with gamers flocking to the shop on weeknights and weekends to play retro arcade games and compete…