May. 1, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The Brooklyn Mirage canceled its much-hyped reopening and a sold-out concert on Thursday night after it failed to meet city safety standards In an Instagram post published shortly before DJ Sara Landry was set to take the stage, the Mirage said it had run into trouble with its…
Mar. 31, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The People’s Playground is officially open. Luna Park in Coney Island welcomed guests back for the 2025 season with a festive two-day celebration over the weekend. The park opened its gates at 11 a.m. on Saturday, drawing thrill-seekers and families alike. A centerpiece of the opening day…
Mar. 19, 2025 By Adam Daly Coney Island’s iconic Luna Park will reopen its gates to thrill-seekers on Saturday, March 29, marking the start of its 2025 summer season. The season will kick off, as usual, with a ceremonial christening of the historic Cyclone roller coaster using a bottle of egg cream. In celebration…
Dec. 23, 2024 By Lauren Rapp Just in time for Christmas, St. Catherine of Genoa church in East Flatbush is open again following a fire in August. Bishop Robert Brennan blessed the church’s renovation at the morning Mass of Thanksgiving on Dec. 15. “This is a strong and resilient parish that is stronger and…
Nov. 19, 2024 By Arthur de Gaeta & Kirstyn Brendlen After a challenging year that almost forced it to close entirely, Reaching-Out Community Services reopened its food pantry at a new location in Bensonhurst last week. Earlier this year, the organization — which has been providing food assistance and other programs to low-income Brooklynites…
Oct. 2, 2024 By Paul Frangipane & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil On a bustling evening, Kellogg’s Diner feels like the heart of Williamsburg once again. The iconic eatery, known for its long history and central location, is embracing a new era after reopening on Sept. 20. As you approach, the new bright yellow sign glows…
Sep. 19, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The historic Kellogg’s Diner is back with new owners, a new menu, and plenty of nods to its more than 100-year history in Williamsburg. Nearly a year after it closed for renovations, the eatery will open its doors again on Sept. 20 under the leadership of restaurateur Louis…
Aug. 28, 2024 By Jada Camille Giovanni’s Brooklyn Eats is officially back in business, much to the delight of its locals who welcomed the Italian eatery’s reopening after a year-long closure due to a fire that broke out last June. The new kitchen, now located diagonally across the street from its old location at…
Nov. 7, 2023 By Cate Corcoran
The new Sunset Park Library is close to opening.
Oct. 31, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
Prospect Park is bigger and more unexplored than many realize. For 28 years, the Fallkill Trail, which led to a man-made waterfall was closed to the public by a metal gate. Some visitors managed to get around it or over it, but for most, the area remained off-limits — until now.