Nov. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Days after a highly unusual brush fire broke out in Prospect Park, things seemed almost back to normal. Brooklyn’s Backyard was full of visitors on Tuesday, and on first glance, the two-acre stretch of the park’s Ravine, where the fire started on Nov. 8, looks relatively unmarred. On…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith After years of negotiations, Continuum’s planned residential tower on the former Spice Factory site near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is set to move forward, with a new agreement reached today between the developer, local council member, and garden leadership on the building’s height and affordability. The 14-story tower…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Jada Camille Why did the Brooklynite cross the road? To get to the new Chick-fil-A in Clinton Hill! A new Chick-fil-A will open in the neighborhood on Nov. 14, marking the restaurant’s second location in Brooklyn. Whether Brooklynites are looking for a quick bite, a hearty meal, or a way…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell Homicide detectives from Brooklyn North are investigating a fatal stabbing early Tuesday at the Steuben Playground in Clinton Hill, marking the second homicide at the park in four months. Officers from the 88th Precinct arrived just after 8:45 a.m. on Nov. 12 to find a 21-year-old man bleeding…
Nov. 12, 2024 By Adam Daly As the evenings fall darker, Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s extravagant art, music, and light show “Lightscape” arrives to brighten the borough’s sprawling green space ahead of the holiday season. Acres of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden will be illuminated by more than 1 million twinkling lights and 16 towering light…
Nov. 11, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The United Military Veterans of Kings County (UMVKC) held its annual Patriotism Award luncheon at the Bay Ridge Manor on Sunday, honoring individuals and organizations who have shown exceptional support for veterans and the local Memorial Day Parade. Since the award’s inception in 2001, UMVKC has recognized…
Nov. 11, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A little fall of rain on Sunday wasn’t enough to end the drought in New York City, though conditions in Brooklyn have improved slightly since a brush fire broke out in Prospect Park on Friday. The city saw its first measurable rainfall since September on Nov. 10, but…
Nov. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille Moondog, a new listening bar and cocktail lounge, has officially opened its doors in East Williamsburg. Created by siblings Einat and Elon Admony, Moondog offers Brooklynites an experience beyond the average watering hole, fusing immersive soundscapes, custom cocktails, and elevated street food. Einat Admony, a three-time James Beard-nominated…
Nov. 11, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann New York City’s first fully electric-powered skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn is nearly 80% leased. The 44-story, mixed-use tower at 505 State Street, developed by Alloy Development, features 440 rental units and is part of a two-phase project called the Alloy Block. In addition to residential space, the development…
Nov. 8, 2024 By Adam Daly An internal investigation by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has found credible three allegations of sexual abuse of a minor by a former priest and teacher at a Queens high school, the diocese announced Friday. The allegations, dating back to the 1990s, were recently reported to the…