Nobody goes to Times Square anymore—it’s too crowded. But if you’re ringing in the New Year and want to get...
Take the Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on New Year’s Day!
It’s New Year’s Eve, and while there is plenty of partying to be done and fireworks shows to watch, it...
Windsor Terrace Library To Close For Remodel February 1
WINDSOR TERRACE – The Windsor Terrace library will close on February 1 until 2020, according to a Brooklyn Public Library...
Lander’s Bill To Ban the Sale of Cigarettes In Pharmacies Goes Into Effect January 1
PARK SLOPE – Brad Lander will take another victory lap for his anti-smoking legislation, this time as the bill to...
31-Story Tower Added to Greenpoint Landing Development Project
GREENPOINT – On Christmas Eve, the developer of Greenpoint Landing, a series of high-rise residential towers along the North Brooklyn...
Emma’s Torch Honored With ‘Hero Of The Month’ Award
CARROLL GARDENS – Borough President Eric Adams honored Emma’s Torch on Thursday with a “Hero of the Month” award. The...
Suspected Thief Hit and Killed by Train in Sheepshead Bay, Woman’s Body Found on Brighton Beach Shoreline
SHEEPSHEAD BAY – A fleeing thief was struck by a Q train yesterday afternoon as he tried to evade pursuit,...
Openings And Closings South Of Prospect Park
It’s easy to lose track, so we have compiled the openings from this fall, roughly south of the Park. Please...
Friday Crime Blotter: Christmas Day Crime, Shots Exchanged on Kingsland Avenue & More
CYPRESS HILLS – Last month, a verbal confrontation ended in a shooting during the early hours at a Dominican restaurant...
Nickel Postage Hike Coming in the New Year
BROOKLYN – Forget fair hikes, stamps are increasing a nickel as of January 27, 2019. This increase marks the greatest...
A Room at the Inn For Red Hook Homeless, Taking the Plunge into the New Year & More of Today’s Links
It’s that quiet time between the two final holidays of the year, but there’s still news to be had while...
State Lawmakers Can Help You Say ‘I Do’
BROOKLYN — Looking for someone to officiate your wedding? Consider your local state lawmaker. New York State Gov. Cuomo signed legislation...
Meet Peter Fleming – The New Chair of Community Board 6
CARROLL GARDENS/PARK SLOPE – Brooklyn Community Board 6 elected Park Slope resident Peter Fleming as its new Chair at the...
Happy Kwanzaa!
Yesterday, Dec. 26, marked the first day of Kwanzaa, a holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966. The celebration lasts a...
Warm Up Fireside at These 5 Cozy Bars Near Park Slope
Winter is finally here. We’ve been blessed to avoid early storms, but if you’re looking to brave this weekend’s rain,...