Oct. 29, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil In the wake of an isolating global pandemic and amidst rising political tensions, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit is stepping up to confront the “loneliness crisis” in a city that’s home to an estimated one million people who live alone. Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will host its Second Annual…
Oct. 29, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith An affordable housing lottery is now available for seniors at a new eight-story development on Winthrop Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, which has replaced an old wood-frame house with a spacious yard. Located at 250 Winthrop Street, the complex features a total of 49 units, with 27 designated…
Oct. 29, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil An estimated 45,000 passionate fans came out to eat, drink and feed New York City earlier this month at the 17th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival. The star-studded event, presented by Invesco QQQ, featured over 80 events and 500 restaurants across the…
Oct. 29, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Some public schools in Brooklyn’s wealthiest neighborhoods have everything they need — up-to-date technology, modern infrastructure, extra help for students struggling academically, and thriving parent associations. But many are struggling. The borough has a stark wealth gap, and while all schools are funded by the Department of Education,…
Oct. 28, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Coney Island’s historic Riegelmann Boardwalk became a vibrant scene of unity, hope and the color pink on Sunday as thousands gathered for the 2024 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. This year’s walk, presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, kicked off at 8 a.m. on Oct. 27,…
Oct. 28, 2024 By Jada Camille Nearly impossible to ignore, the words “Liberty” and “champions” have echoed across New York City since the New York Liberty clinched its first championship title in 28 years last week. The city celebrated the victory with seafoam green displays lighting up landmarks and an emotional ticker-tape parade through Manhattan’s…
Oct. 28, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell Authorities are investigating after a man in his 20s was shot dead in Crown Heights on Sunday. Police responded to reports of a shooting at 1008 St. Marks Ave., near Prospect Place just after 7:19 p.m. on Oct. 27. Officers arrived to find the victim with multiple gunshot…
Oct. 28, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Canines and their two-legged friends had a howling good time at the 26th annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest in Fort Greene Park on Oct. 26. Brooklyn’s largest and most creative puppy costume contest drew over 1,000 attendees who cheered on pups strutting elaborate outfits. The themes ranged…
Oct. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The 2024 general election is less than two weeks away, and there’s a lot to know. The big ticket item is, of course, the presidential race between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. But Brooklynites will face a plethora of choices in the ballot box:…
Oct. 25, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health celebrated its 30th annual SportsBall Gala, the Black Tie & Sneakers event, on Oct. 17, gathering community leaders, honorees and supporters at Manhattan’s Pierre Hotel to spotlight the East Flatbush organization’s mission for health equity. Emmy Award-winning journalist and philanthropist Cathleen…