bath beach
Patricia Carragon is a poet from Bath Beach who loves cupcakes, cats, and haiku, and as a child wrote and illustrated a make-believe newspaper. It was her witty pitches for her Brunch ‘n Fun social activities at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan, though, that led to a life of
Arts & Culture
(Photo by Carey Kirkella)Catherine Gigante-Brown is writer of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, and a third generation Brooklynite. She was born in Bay Ridge, went to Fort Hamilton High School, and currently lives in Windsor Terrace with her husband and son. Her latest book, The Bells of Brooklyn [https://www.
Announcements
Tomorrow afternoon outside State Senator Marty Golden’s Office in Bay Ridge, there will be a rally, and organizers are expecting a large crowd of people to attend to advocate for Bill S4840 [https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/s4840/amendment/original], also known as the New York health
Bay Ridge
Bay Ridge – Not even the rain could put a damper on the 150th Kings County Memorial Day Parade. Veterans, local families and well-wishers lined the streets to honor the Americans who gave their lives serving in the armed forces. The parade set off from 78th Street amid the roar of
Central Brooklyn
Photo via Green-WoodStaying in town this Memorial Day Weekend? We’ve got you covered with the best grill outs, parades, and marching bands to celebrate the three-day weekend while taking in the holiday sights. If you have an event to share, email us at editor@bklyner.com. Also, city beaches
Police & Fire
Photo via NYPDCops are searching for a Bay Ridge teenager reported missing since last night. 14-year-old Bradley Johnson was last seen just before 4pm on Thursday, May 25 in front of an apartment on 88th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues in Bay Ridge, said cops. Johnson is described as
Business
(Courtesy Twitter/ReachNow [https://twitter.com/reachnow/status/856562079561601026])With the weather warming and Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, now is the time to treat yourself to a Mini vacation… or a BMW staycation, if you prefer. Just in time for summer, ReachNow [https://reachnow.com/en/brooklyn-ny/], an innovative
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‘Sound the alarm’ demonstration at U.S. Congressman Dan Donovan’s Dyker Heights office. (Photo by Mary Hetteix)This week, news outlets have been abuzz with the breaking news that President Trump fired FBI director James Comey, for stated reasons that have changed [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/05/
Police & Fire
Photos via NYPDThe NYPD are looking for three individuals in connection to an attempted robbery at a Bay Ridge home Monday night. Police report that at approximately 10:10pm on Monday, May 8, three men knocked on the door of a home in the vicinity of 7th Avenue and 72nd
Nonsponsored
Bob Capano, John Quaglione, Liam McCabe, Batya Goldberg, with debate moderators and organizers. (Photo by Liena Zagare/BKLYNER)The 2017 race to succeed term-limited City Councilman Vincent Gentile — who has represented Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bath Beach and Bensonhurst for more than 13 years — is already gaining momentum. Neighbors packed
Food & Drink
Coszcal De Allende (Photo by n.novv via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BR6i-CTgKYC/?taken-at=292713614])Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. Contrary to popular belief, it is not Mexican Independence Day (that’s September 16), but a holiday commemorating Mexico’s victory over France [/cinco-de-mayo-spectacle-coming-9th-street/] at the
Food & Drink
We are talking big, open 24-hours, has parking lot category, and while we are yet to eat at a couple, this spot may just be the best in Brooklyn, full stop. The Bridgeview Diner, located on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, is spotless (which is quite unusual) and always full,