Sep. 18, 2024 By Megan McGibney Brooklyn parents let out a sign of relief last week, after weeks of worrying where their children would go after school lets out. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that she would provide New York City with a one-time, $3 million investment for after-school providers — which will…
Sep. 18, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Spooky season is upon us, and so is the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival — almost. The eight-day festival is set to return to Kings County on Oct. 17 with a frightening slate of films and events, all hosted at Nitehawk Cinema’s theaters in Williamsburg and Prospect Park. The…
Sep. 18, 2024 By Jada Camille Brace for impact, Brooklyn: the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party returns to Barclays Center on Sept. 28. The event promises an electrifying experience for young fans, as the Glow Party will transform the arena into a playground of light and sound for an event unlike any…
Sep. 18, 2024 By Adam Daly A Park Slope pharmacy is launching a weeklong program offering New York residents free online doctor visits. Super Health Pharmacy, located on Fifth Avenue near Bergen Street, has partnered with Well Revolution for its inaugural Free Health Care Week, running from Sept. 23-28, to connect people with licensed…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday defended the Brownsville police officers who shot four people, including an NYPD officer, while pursuing an alleged fare-beater at the Sutter Avenue subway station on Sunday. The officers opened fire on the station platform on the afternoon of Sept. 15 after the suspect,…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The city took one step closer to cleaner, greener package delivery on Tuesday as the Department of Transportation advanced a delivery “microhub” pilot program. The hubs would give truck drivers a space to safely transfer their cargo from long-haul trucks to smaller, safer, and more sustainable methods of…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Talk about hitting the court! Dyker Heights was buzzing Monday as basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal was spotted filming scenes for the third season of the popular mob series “Gravesend” at the neighborhood’s basketball courts. O’Neal, known for his larger-than-life personality both on and off the court, was…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen An 11-year-old boy died on Monday Park Slope subway station in an apparent subway surfing incident, police said. The boy fell onto the tracks at the 4th Avenue-9th Street station shortly after 10 a.m. on Sept. 16 after apparently falling from a moving train. According to the New…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Veterinarians, animal rescuers and nonprofit leaders packed City Hall on Friday for a six-hour hearing on the state of animal welfare in New York City. What is the state of animal welfare? Not great, according to the testimony of more than 100 people. Rescuers and shelters are struggling,…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Jada Camille It’s a kid’s dream come true! Local leaders hosted a grand opening last week for a newly constructed playground at the Gravesend Houses in Coney Island, marking a long-awaited victory for the community. Council Member Justin Brannan, representatives from U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ office, members of the New…