Arts & Culture
Lefferts Historic House is closed for renovations. BklynerWhile the Lefferts Historic House is undergoing renovations, its programming is moving online, and last week Prospect park Alliance made the official announcement of Pop-Up Lefferts. Lefferts House is an 18th-century farmhouse that features a working garden, historic artifacts, period rooms and exhibits
Central Brooklyn
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBROOKLYN – Primary elections are tomorrow, and in Brooklyn, Primary is the election that matters [/in-brooklyn-june-primary-is-the-election-day/]! Why? In a heavily Democratic county, the November election just rubber stamps the primary election’s selections as residents tend to vote down the line for Democrats. On the ballots this year,
Big Story
Borough President Adams speaks at the Freedom Rally at Grand Army Plaza. Adrian Childress/BklynerBROOKLYN – Happy Juneteenth! June 19 is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in America. This year there are tons of protests, marches, rallies, vigil happening all throughout today to celebrate, show solidarity,
Arts & Culture
This year June 19th – Juneteenth – is marking the 155th years since the last proclamation of the end of slavery, as America is enveloped in nationwide protests over the treatment of Black people in the country today, sparked by the recent murder of George Floyd. “I think that this year has
Announcements
Public Notice New York State Attorney General Letitia James Public Hearing Via Video Conference on Police/Public Interactions During Recent Protests Wednesday, June 17th @ 11:00 AM The Office of the Attorney General has been designated by the Governor to investigate interactions between police officers and the public during recent
Announcements
This week Council Member Mark Treyger will host two free mask giveaways for residents in Southern Brooklyn. Council Member Treyger has partnered with the Sea Gate Police Department and Women on the Rise to distribute the free masks this week for residents in need. WHO: Council Member Mark Treyger, Sea
Events
It’s not been an easy few months. We’ve seen our neighborhoods and our lives change completely, in what feels like the blink of an eye. Now, more than ever, it’s important that we hold onto our traditions, and celebrate at every opportunity, with any excuse. Luckily, Mother’
Arts & Culture
Even though the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) closed its physical doors due to coronavirus on March 16, it has continued to provide a critical resource for local communities [https://www.bklynlibrary.org/coronavirus], offering free digital books, compiling reading lists, holding essay competitions for teenagers and connecting with its youngest
Central Brooklyn
NYC School lunch. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.By Greg B. Smith, Originally published in THE CITY [https://thecity.nyc/2020/03/plan-in-works-to-expand-free-nyc-school-meals-to-adults.html] . Mayor Bill de Blasio is considering handing out free meals to adults for the asking after his plan to supply students with breakfast, lunch and
Events
Past Cannonball Productions Event. Courtesy of Cannonball Productions.With a low alcohol content, low price tag, and a clever branding aesthetic that sits halfway between craft beer and soda, hard seltzer could easily be the most universally likable drink, and this spring there will be a festival to celebrate it
Brooklyn Heights
For International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, we decided to highlight some of our favorite women-led restaurants in Brooklyn. Enjoy birthday cake and shots at Butter and Scotch, vegan wings at Modern Love, or fresh croissants at Simple Loaf Bakery, and continue to support the female industry
Bay Ridge
A parent speaks during a state-hosted meeting at Fort Hamilton High School to hear what families, teachers, and students think should be required to earn a diploma in New York. Photo Credit: Reema Amin/ChalkbeatOriginally posted on Chalkbeat [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2020/02/27/what-should-it-take-to-graduate-high-school-nyc-families-and-educators-sound-off-on-exit-exams-and-more/?utm_source=republish&