Destinations

May
07
Stop what you’re doing. Poke is what’s new and hot in Sheepshead Bay

Stop what you’re doing. Poke is what’s new and hot in Sheepshead Bay

Whether you’re a self-proclaimed foodie or just someone who is looking for a good meal, Sheepshead Bay’s newest
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Apr
08
Coney Island Cyclone Opens to Public, Official Opening April 14!

Coney Island Cyclone Opens to Public, Official Opening April 14!

The historic Cyclone roller coaster in Coney Island opened Saturday for the season. Todd Maisel/BklynerCONEY ISLAND – The official opening
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Jan
28
Nightlife Is Thriving In Brooklyn, But Pay Is Less Than In Queens

Nightlife Is Thriving In Brooklyn, But Pay Is Less Than In Queens

Old-timers may lament the death of New York nightlife, however, those reports are, perhaps, just a bit, exaggerated. While Manhattan
3 min read
Nov
26
Industry City Maker Spotlight: Colson Patisserie

Industry City Maker Spotlight: Colson Patisserie

Hubert the Bear, Colson’s financier bear, at his Industry City home; Photo by Avi GlicksteinThere’s a word that
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Jul
02
Surf’s Up: 5 Beaches In Brooklyn To Help You Beat The Heat

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
4 min read
May
25
Coney Island Summer: Astro Tower, Parties, Events

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
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May
15
Landmarks Commission Votes To Approve Coney Island’s Reigelmann Boardwalk As Scenic Landmark

Landmarks Commission Votes To Approve Coney Island’s Reigelmann Boardwalk As Scenic Landmark

Now that the LPC has approved “scenic landmark” status, the Reigelmann Boardwalk’s look will be preserved (Liena Zagare/BKLYNER)
2 min read
Apr
23
Will Landmarking Preserve Coney Island’s Boardwalk In Wood?

Will Landmarking Preserve Coney Island’s Boardwalk In Wood?

Riegelmann Boardwalk (Hugo Smith/BKLYNER)CONEY ISLAND – Last week, the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission moved forward with the next
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Apr
12
Lott House History Series Starts This Sunday

Lott House History Series Starts This Sunday

MARINE PARK – This Sunday, April 15th (@2pm), kicks off the first of three free Sunday lectures at the Hendrick I.
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Mar
29
There’s Going To Be A New Jewish History Escape Room In Midwood And It’s Complicated

There’s Going To Be A New Jewish History Escape Room In Midwood And It’s Complicated

Photo Credit: BKLYNERMIDWOOD – The news of a Jewish-themed escape room opening in Midwood has been met with a good bit
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