Dec. 20, 2024 By Lauren Rapp The art of amusement continues! “Luna Luna: A Forgotten Fantasy” will extend its exhibition at The Shed in Chelsea through Feb. 23, 2025, peeling back the curtain on the first known art amusement park — lost since 1987. Luna Luna made history in Hamburg, Germany as the first…
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Greek streetwear designer brings a taste of Greece to Brooklyn, Astoria up next
Nov. 20, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann Bay Ridge embraced Greek street fashion on Nov. 15, as Greek-American streetwear designer Despina Kotsis brought her urban wear collection to Third Avenue. The 24-year-old hosted a pop-up event titled “I’m Happier in Greece” outside Omonia Cafe, drawing Greeks and non-Greeks alike for an afternoon and evening of…
Williamsburg monsignor ‘relieved of responsibilities’ after Sabrina Carpenter video controversy exposes $1.9M financial scandal
Nov. 18, 2024 By Adam Daly A Brooklyn priest previously disciplined for allowing pop star Sabrina Carpenter to film a music video in his Williamsburg church has been relieved of his pastoral responsibilities after an investigation revealed he allegedly mishandled church funds, the Diocese of Brooklyn announced Monday. Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello will still be…
South Brooklyn Health hosts inaugural Excellence for All Gala to champion health equity
Nov. 18, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil South Brooklyn Health Auxiliary, Inc. celebrated a historic milestone on Nov. 12 with its first-ever Excellence for All Gala — an inspiring evening dedicated to advancing the hospital’s mission of breaking down health barriers and delivering top-tier care to every community member. Set against the backdrop of…
A B.I.G. celebration! DOT selling limited edition Biggie street signs to commemorate debut album anniversary
Sep. 24, 2024 By Jada Camille In celebration of the hip-hop legacy of Brooklyn’s Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, the New York City Department of Transportation on Monday announced the release of limited-edition street signs marking the 30th anniversary of Biggie’s debut album, “Ready to Die.” Only 100 handmade signs were made available for purchase…
Taste top food spots this weekend in Brooklyn at Yes Chef Food Fest
Aug. 8, 2024 By Natalie Dahan
Get ready to feast at Brooklyn’s first Yes Chef Food Fest, where Jack’s Dining Room which will offer up a taste of some of NYC’s top eateries.
Putting the ‘play’ in the People’s Playground! Brooklyn Sports Festival returns to Coney Island on Aug. 3
Aug. 2, 2024 By Jada Camille
The Olympic Games are halfway over in Paris, but the fun is just getting started in Coney Island. On Aug. 3, the annual Brooklyn Beach Sports Festival will return to the People’s Playground.
Assembly rep. Robert Carroll wants to chop down on noisy choppers with fees
Feb. 27, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
Assembly Member Robert Carroll wants to chop down the noise from buzzing helicopters flying overhead.