Aug. 4, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A five-borough series of block parties celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop will kick off in Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 5.
City to celebrate 50th anniversary of hip-hop with series of blockparties
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Hungry swimmers brave 10-mile journey from Coney Island to Red Hook for annual Key Lime Pie Swim
Aug. 4, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Four swimmers from the Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers braved the waters of the Atlantic Ocean for the annual “Key Lime Pie Swim” on July 29, paddling all the way from Coney Island to Red Hook, all for a bite of Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie.
After two bodies recovered from Newtown Creek, pols petition for more nightlife safety measures in industrial areas
Aug. 4, 2023 By Jada Camille
Local pols are calling for increased nightlife safety measures in northern Brooklyn’s industrial areas after two bodies were recovered from the Newton Creek just blocks away from an East Williamsburg club.
Uncommon Schools training college students to become Brooklyn teachers
Aug. 4, 2023 Sponsored post by Uncommon Schools
More than a decade before he became principal of a high-performing middle school in Brooklyn, Quinterrence Bell was a fresh-faced college student who just completed his junior year at Morehouse College and found himself in front of a classroom for the first time.
Asylum-seekers to be housed in McCarren Park recreation center: pols
Aug. 3, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The city will house a number of asylum-seekers at the McCarren Park Play Center as soon as this weekend, local pols announced Thursday.
Man wanted for exposing himself on Brooklyn subway trains: NYPD
Aug. 3, 2023 By Jada Camille
Cops are searching for a man they say has repeatedly exposed himself on crowded subway trains in Brooklyn.
‘Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way’: Beep unveils Biggie Smalls statue in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary
Aug. 3, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso unveiled an interactive statue of legendary Brooklyn rapper Christopher Wallace — better known as Biggie Smalls — in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary on Aug. 2.
Dyker residents protest construction of 9-story building behind landmarked Angel Guardian site
Aug. 3, 2023 By Adam Daly
Local residents and stakeholders are rallying against the construction of a nine-story building adjacent to the landmarked Angel Guardian Home on Dyker Heights’ 12th Avenue, demanding developers address the concerns of residents and halt the project.
J’ouvert Genesis Immersive Experience celebrates Caribbean culture and tradition at Lefferts Historic House
Aug. 2, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
The Prospect Park Alliance, along with City Lore and the JouvayFest Collective, opened the brand-new J’ouvert Genesis Immersive Experience at Lefferts Historic House this week.
Dig in! Brooklyn eateries offering deals and special menus for Restaurant Week through Aug. 20
Aug. 2, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
What time is the reservation? The twice-annual New York Restaurant Week — which has now evolved into a whole month of dining deals, is on. Adding to the offers, American Express and Resy, the online restaurant reservation service, are teaming up to pick up the check for New York diners through August.