Oct. 8, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The end is finally near for the hulking CitiStorage building in what will soon be part of Bushwick Inlet Park. Crews started demolishing the long-empty building this summer, and should be done by the end of the year, according to Mary Salig, the parks department’s director of North…
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Cedar later! Say goodbye to your old Christmas trees at Mulchfest 2023
Dec. 21, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
It’s the mulch wonderful time of the year!
A time-honored tradition: Prospect Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve with annual fireworks show
Dec. 6, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Brooklyn will once again welcome the new year with a fireworks spectacular at Prospect Park, officials announced last week.
City breaks ground on $141M Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush
Oct. 16, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Elected officials and community leaders broke ground on a new state-of-the-art recreation center at the Nostrand Playground in East Flatbush on Monday.
Bay Ridge unveils new dog run named after late canine-loving resident
Sep. 19, 2023 By Jada Camille
City officials joined with the Decolvenaere family to unveil a new dog run on Shore Road named after Frank Decolvenaere, a beloved Bay Ridge resident who was hit and killed while walking his dog in 2020.
‘We cannot wait for another tragedy’: Coney Island pleads for city help amid lifeguard shortage
Aug. 3, 2023 By Jada Camille
After a 15-year-old boy drowned in Coney Island over the weekend while reportedly swimming at an unguarded section of the beach, locals are pleading with city leaders to address what they say is an ongoing lifeguard shortage.
Street art, more trees, and transportation improvements coming Downtown Brooklyn as part of $40 million investment
Jul. 21, 2023 By Jada Camille
Bustling Downtown Brooklyn is getting some major upgrade of its public outdoor spaces, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Thursday, thanks to a $40 million investment to make the area both safer and more vibrant.
Just in time for summer! Park leaders join for ribbon cutting at upgraded Bath Beach Playground
Jun. 16, 2023 By Jada Camille
Bath Beach Park just got a major makeover, as the Park Department joined southern Brooklyn community leaders to unveil a $5.4 million remodeling of the playground.
Parks limits swimming sections in Brooklyn beaches due to lifeguard shortage
Jun. 1, 2023 By Jada Camille
Brooklyn beaches opened over the weekend with standard hours, but locals should expect limited swimming sections this summer due to a low number of lifeguard recruits.
Forgotten fanfare: Coney Island calls on city to reinvest in Riegelmann Boardwalk after lack of centennial celebrations
May. 19, 2023 By Jada Camille
The Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk turned 100 years old on May 15, and instead of celebrating with cake and balloons, residents are pleading with city officials for an adequate reinvestment in their community.