Year Of The Pig: Celebrate The Lunar New Year In Brooklyn
Happy Year of the Pig! February 5 marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, a time for celebration, which includes family dinners, dragon and lion dances, lantern festivals, firecrackers, and lucky red...
An Extraordinary Neighbor: Nowshin Ali is 100% Present
DITMAS PARK - Nowshin Ali came to live in the United States five years ago with her son. Things weren't going well for her in India, so she left everything behind to start a new...
Can Jewish Life Thrive In Space?
CROWN HEIGHTS — NASA is working on sending humans to Mars as early as 2030 and some people are already planning for the trip.
Space was the theme for a couple of dozen people that came out...
Gone Fishing, On The Gowanus Bay
GOWANUS - When two Brooklyn-based clubs known for venturing into the local waterways —Brooklyn Fishing Club and Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club—announced a joint fishing expedition on Saturday morning, I set an early alarm to meet...
Open House New York: 65 Sites To See In Brooklyn
Open House New York (OHNY) released its 2018 schedule today and it features 65 sites in Brooklyn to check out!
Taking place Friday, October 12 through Sunday, October 14 the annual event opens the doors...
Don’t miss out: Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! Is coming to Brooklyn
Everyone’s invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment’s new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame Street pals...
16 Excellent Ice Cream Spots In Northern Brooklyn
As if we really need an excuse to enjoy a cone, cup, or sundae, National Ice Cream Day is Sunday, July 15.
Here are 16 ice cream shops in northern Brooklyn where you can grab a...
New York Times Restaurant Picks in Sheepshead + Other Dining Updates
Sheepshead Bay - The New York Times has published an unprecedented number of stories about new food spots in Sheepshead Bay this year. Since February, they have reviewed Belarussian Xata, Luda's Dumplings and most recently Cafe...
Surf’s Up: 5 Beaches In Brooklyn To Help You Beat The Heat
With temperatures skyrocketing and July 4th coming up, it's time to hit the beach! All NYC beaches officially opened to the public on Memorial Day weekend and will remain open until September 9 (the...
Coney Island Summer: Astro Tower, Parties, Events
CONEY ISLAND - Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start of the summer at Coney Island. The rides and attractions will be open every day of the week, and late into the evenings.
This year...
Save The Date: The Biennial Boerum Hill House Tour Returns On June 2
BOERUM HILL - If you missed the 59th Annual Park Slope House Tour this past Sunday, you will have another opportunity to peek into some impressive local homes next weekend (June 2) during the...
Three Big Events in Brooklyn This Weekend: Brooklyn Half Marathon, Bay Fest and Fabulous...
Three big, family-friendly events will take place this weekend.
Brooklyn Half Marathon is this Saturday, May 19, and despite the almost 100% chance of rain, more than 27,500 runners are expected to race down from Prospect Park...
Marine Florists – Carrying on a 120 year long legacy
Marine Florists at 1995 Flatbush Avenue, where Flatlands meets Marine Park at its northern tip, has been delivering flowers for every imaginable occasion - as well as "just because"- for 120 years.
It’s 6 o’clock...
Bike Expo In Red Hook Friday & Saturday, Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday!
RED HOOK - Bike season will be kicking into full gear with the Five Boro Bike Tour this Sunday (plan accordingly!), and that means - Friday and Saturday is your last chance to get...
In Other News – Harbor Seals, Q Train Obsessions, Anti-Semitism, Murals and Junk
Harbor Seal Spotted Sunbathing In Gowanus This Past Week-End (PMFA)
Population of the Q Train (McWatters)
Oceanside Grill at the renovated Aquarium (NYDN) off the Coney Island Boardwalk will not be using disposable plastic cutlery or...