Aug. 12, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann The Brooklyn Book Festival (BKBF), New York City’s largest free literary event, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a nine-day celebration of book culture, turning the city into a hub for readers of all ages. The festivities, running from Sept. 14 to Sept. 22, begin Sept. 14 with…
Aug. 12, 2025 By Paulina Albarracin On bustling Manhattan Avenue, a unique record store invites music lovers of all genres to enjoy blissful beats and brews. For the Record, or FTR, an independent record store and café hybrid, has been spinning vinyl since November 2021. It offers a curated mix of new releases, pre-owned…
Aug. 12, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen A 77-year-old woman drowned at Manhattan Beach on Monday night, police said, days after a teen drowned at nearby Coney Island Beach. Parks Enforcement Patrol spotted Sheepshead Bay resident Liudmila Marchenko “in distress” on the shoreline at about 6:15 p.m. and told lifeguards, who pulled her from the…
Aug. 12, 2025 By Sofie Kato Sitting on the corner of Henry and Sackett streets in the heart of Carroll Gardens is a piece of living history. Once a bustling pharmacy, the space is now a community gathering spot where root beer floats, ice cream sundaes and egg creams are served up for all…
Aug. 12, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Brooklynites, sharpen your pencils! Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Arts Ambassador Colm Dillane, founder of the fashion label KidSuper, on Tuesday announced the launch of the 2026 Brooklyn Pin Design Competition. The contest is open to Brooklynites of all ages, plus K-12 students who attend school in…
Aug. 11, 2025 By Paul Frangipane & Kirstyn Brendlen After another fatal crash on Morgan Avenue, locals are again urging the city to redesign the dangerous thoroughfare. A 56-year-old man was killed by the driver of a large Freightliner truck as he crossed the avenue near Sharon Street just before 8 a.m. on Aug.…
Aug. 11, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Local mental health advocates say a new executive order allowing homeless people to be forcibly removed from streets and hospitalized against their will is a “dangerous regression” that would violate people’s rights and threaten the work of organizations that support mentally ill and homeless individuals. On July 24,…
Aug. 11, 2025 By Megan McGibney When District 23’s Community Education Council met in May, members felt they were taking a stance that was both necessary and perilous. The panel — volunteer parents and community leaders dedicated to supporting local schools — was voting on a resolution declaring “No Confidence” in D23 Superintendent Dr.…
Aug. 11, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann New York’s oldest and largest street festival is turning 50 this fall. The Annual Atlantic Antic in Brooklyn returns Sunday, Oct. 5, from noon to 6 p.m., marking a major milestone. Rain or shine, this neighborhood mainstay — filled with family fun, culture, crafts, and more — has…
Aug. 11, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon New York City’s tallest subway station will soon have elevators, ending the daunting climb to the platform, state officials announced Friday. The Smith-9th Street stop in Gowanus — the tallest station in the city and one of the tallest in the world — rises nearly 90 feet above…