Sep. 9, 2024 Gabriele Holtermann September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and on Saturday, ovarian cancer survivors, their families, and loved ones of those who have lost their battle to the “silent killer” embarked on the 16th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L. Walk and Run celebration. The event, organized by the nonprofit T.E.A.L. — formally known…
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‘Park Slope Prowler’ arrested after allegedly groping four women near Prospect Park
Sep. 6, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A local man accused of groping and harassing at least four women in Park Slope this summer was arrested on Thursday, more than two months after the first incident was reported. Cops cuffed 23-year-old William Nuesi, a Park Slope resident himself, on the afternoon of Sept. 5, according…
Chipotle opens new location, just steps away from Prospect Park
Jul. 29, 2024 By Natalie Dahan
Chipotle has a new location within walking distance of Brooklyn’s Backyard, delighting fans of the popular Mexican grill chain.
BRIC’s annual music festival, Celebrate Brooklyn!, bridges cultural gaps with eclectic lineup, community commitment
Jul. 16, 2024 By Jada Camille
Artists across the creative spectrum are exploring cultural nuances during BRIC’s annual summer concert series, Celebrate Brooklyn!
Summer gets sweeter as Purslane Cafe opens at Prospect Park boathouse
Jun. 29, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
This summer will be a little sweeter at Prospect Park, as a new café is set to open at the park’s boathouse next week.
Feeling patriotic: Six ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Brooklyn
Jun. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Summer has officially started, school is nearly out, and next week is one of the biggest holidays of the summer: The Fourth of July. Here are six ways to celebrate Independence Day in Brooklyn.
Starry cinema: Your guide to free and low-cost outdoor movies in Brooklyn this summer
May. 22, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Memorial Day is nearly here, and come summertime, there’s nothing better than heading to the movie theater to take in all the new blockbusters or revisiting your favorite summertime flicks, whether that’s “Dirty Dancing” or “Jaws.”
PHOTOS: Nearly 30,000 people cross Coney Island finish line at RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon
May. 20, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Nearly 30,000 people crossed the finish line at the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon in Coney Island on Saturday morning afternoon after pounding the Kings County pavement for 13.1 miles.
Road closures, cheer zones, and more: Your guide to the 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon
May. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Roughly 26,000 runners will run 13.1 miles from Prospect Park to Coney Island during the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, looping through dozens of neighborhoods on the way to the finish line.
PHOTOS: Brooklynites celebrate a dope 4/20
Apr. 24, 2024 By Adam Daly
Brooklynites rolled up to events across the borough to celebrate the weed-smokers’ unofficial holiday — 4/20 — on Saturday.