Senator Andrew Gounardes and Councilman Justin Brannan held a press conference on March 29 in response to a spike in...
Easter Egg Hunts Around Brooklyn
Easter is on Sunday, April 4th this year! After spending last year’s Easter at home, we know you’re just as...
New CityMD Site Now Open in Bensonhurst
A second CityMD site opened in Bensonhurst yesterday at 6528 18th Ave, corner of 66th Street. The urgent care offers...
Man Shot in Prospect Lefferts Gardens
A 39-year-old man was shot dead in front of 2122 Beekman Place just off Flatbush Avenue yesterday, March 21st. At...
Skelly! On Smartphone Or Skelly IRL?
Skelly, a popular children’s street game, is making a comeback as an app. Sometimes referred to as skully, skelsy, or...
Plastic Bag Ban Still Frustrates Some Small Business Owners
A year after legislation banning single-use plastic bags in NYC was passed into law on March 1, 2020, many local...
Last Supper at LatchKey Gallery: A Seat At The Table With 12 Artists
The Last Supper, an art exhibition showcasing the work of 12 African American female artists, opened to the public this...
Advocates Urge Politicians To Bring Vaccines To North Brooklyn Elderly
The slow rollout of vaccines is frustrating community advocates across the borough. The elderly and frail were supposed to be...
New Guidance From DOH – Double Mask Up!
The NYC Department of Health (DOH) says we should double mask when possible to increase protection against COVID-19. The new...
F and C Subway Lines Will Operate at Reduced Service
The F and C subway lines, which have undergone several service cuts through the past year, will continue to operate...
NYPD Searching for Man Who Assaulted Bus Driver
Police are searching for a man who brutally assaulted an MTA bus driver at the Clarkson Avenue / E91 St...
Look Up – Let Freedom Ring At BAM Feb 12-15
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is bringing back its Let Freedom Ring project in celebration of Black History Month...
Bringing Back Arts: Open Culture Coming To An Establishment Near You
Yesterday, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the launch of Open Culture, a new permit type allowing ticketed performances at locations...
Courtroom Classrooms Coming To Southern Brooklyn High Schools
Yesterday, Council Member Mark Treyger announced that he had secured $1.25 million from the City Council to fund new courtroom...
Teenager Offers ‘Survival English’ Classes to Senior Immigrants
Many senior immigrants who were previously able to communicate by using facial expressions and gestures, despite the language barrier, have...
