Keira Wingate

Keira was an intern for Bklyner and continues to freelance here. She has her BA in Journalism and currently goes to The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. When she's not working or writing y

Mar

What’s The Latest in The Brooklyn Music Scene? One Artist Explores an Unconventional Sound

Adam Holmes playing in his music studio. Cai Pigliucci | BklynerAfter many years of trial and error, in his latest EP,

Mar 9, 2021

5 min read

Dec

At Home STEM Kits Bring Science To Living Rooms Of Public School Kids

The hydroponic STEM kits that the students received. Courtesy of NY Sun Works. One non-profit organization has been making it

Dec 22, 2020

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Dec

Brooklyn Woman Wins AARP’s Top Award For Community Service

Linda Boyd, the winner of the 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service award. Courtesy of AARP.Linda Boyd, a Fort

Dec 21, 2020

3 min read

Dec

Biggest Snowfall In Years Means Perfect Snow For Sledding

Sledding happening throughout Prospect Park. Keira Wingate/BklynerThe biggest downfall the city has seen in years brings the perfect weather

Dec 17, 2020

2 min read

Dec

Culver El Project: 36 Affordable Condos Have Been Sitting Empty For Over A Year

The Culver El building in Boro Park. Liena Zagare/BklynerThe Culver El Affordable Housing Project on 37th Street would bring

Dec 11, 2020

4 min read

Dec

Thursday Crime Blotter: Missing Kids, Assaults, Burglaries, Robberies & More

BROWNSVILLE – Police are asking for help finding 13-year-old Malik Daleiy, who was reported missing on December 8 but was last

Dec 10, 2020

9 min read

Dec

Massive Crime Blotter: Missing Persons, Robberies, Burglaries, Shootings, Stabbings And More

BAY RIDGE – Police ask for help finding 51-year-old Oleksandr Zlenko, who has been missing since Tuesday, November 24. Photo of

Dec 3, 2020

14 min read

Nov

The Kings Thanksgiving Will Continue, With Hot Meals To Go

Kings Cares annual Thanksgiving Luncheon in 2018. Courtesy of Kings Theatre. FLATBUSH – The fourth annual ‘Kings Cares Thanksgiving Luncheon [https:

Nov 25, 2020

2 min read

Nov

Thursday Crime Blotter: Missing Persons, Assaults, Burglaries, Robberies & Homicide

CROWN HEIGHTS – Police are asking for help finding 66-year-old Anthony Monderson, who was reported missing on November 17, but was

Nov 19, 2020

8 min read

Nov

The City Reliquary, Preservers of the Unusual and Overlooked, Rally To Avoid Permanent Closure Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

The City Reliquary is currently a storefront in Williamsburg. Courtesy of City Reliquary.WILLIAMSBURG – The City Reliquary, a community museum

Nov 18, 2020

3 min read