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Have Fun In The Kitchen With Our No-Bake Menorah Cake

We know you already have your applesauce simmering in the crockpot for latkes later, but if the kids are looking to have a little fun in the kitchen, too, we’ve got an easy menorah cake that is sure to be a hit for dessert. Best of all, there’s

Bensonhurst

The Local’s Guide To Dyker Heights Christmas Lights 2015

84th Street, btwn 12th and 13th Avenues. (Photo by Will Caruso)It’s that magical time of year, when Dyker Heights shines aglow with a gazillion LED bulbs. Local photographer Will Caruso scoped out the scene this year marking down the streets with the most fabulous displays. As of Saturday,

Bensonhurst

Golden Announces Two More Tree Lightings At Brooklyn’s Oldest Historical Sites

Courtesy of Senator Marty Golden via FacebookSenator Marty Golden has announced his final two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies of the season to be held this week — at two historically significant locations — bringing holiday cheer and excitement, with Christmas carols, a special visit from Santa Claus and hot chocolate for all.

Announcements

Here Are The Toys For Tots Drop-Offs In & Around Sheepshead Bay

Photo by Mandy JansenThe annual Toys for Tots drive is currently underway, and there are a lot of local drop-off locations where you can donate a toy, helping to ensure that so many Brooklyn children have a bright holiday. Last year in New York City, Toys for Tots collected and

City Kid Corner

10 Brooklyn Experience Gifts For Kids Around The Borough

Brooklyn apartments are small. Really small. Thanks to Ikea and external storage units, life is manageable – until you have kids. For such tiny little humans, they come with a lot of stuff, and even if you’re the master of organization, several years of giant Christmas gifts from Grandma can

Business

Happy Holidays From The Kings Bay Y! (Sponsored)

Kings Bay Y wishes the community a healthy and happy holiday season! We are offering a special sale on our memberships. From now until December 14, 2015, enjoy 10% off your annual membership and the registration fee waived! Enjoy our state-of-the-art fitness room and weights room, gym, Olympic-size pool, locker

Central Brooklyn

Where To Donate To Toys For Tots In The Area

Photo by Mandy JansenThe annual Toys for Tots drive is currently underway, and there are a lot of local drop-off locations where you can donate a toy, helping to ensure that so many Brooklyn children have a bright holiday. Last year in New York City, Toys for Tots collected and

Business

Shop Brooklyn! Awesome Kid Gifts From Local Artisans

‘Tis the season to be shopping, and Brooklyn artisans are ready to fill your stockings with some seriously fantastic finds. Not sure where to start? We recently caught up with Teresa Lagerman, founder of Brooklyn Makers, and she happily shared 10 of her favorite kid gifts from around the borough.

Central Brooklyn

Seize A True Holiday Delight With Carpe Donut’s Pop-Up Shop

Photo by Donny Levit / South Slope NewsThe wind was a bit bracing by Prospect Park this afternoon, which is somewhat comforting after this non-holiday weather. And to perfectly complement this fresh weather, Carpe Donut NYC has opened a pop-up shop that just about hugs Prospect Park. The seasonal donut, cider,

Central Brooklyn

Chabad Of Ditmas Park Celebrates Acceptance And Community

Chana and Rabbi Yehuda Levin. (Photo courtesy Rabbi Levin)Rabbi Yehuda and Chana Levin are happy to welcome people into their home. Their dining room table is topped with cookies and teas and the sounds of family fill the halls. They host neighbors for Shabbos every weekend and are quick

Central Brooklyn

Vermont Couple Sells Organic Christmas Trees On Cortelyou Road

Melody Houle. (Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park Corner)Melody Houle loves being out in nature. Her eyes light up as she talks about all of the different wildlife she sees on a typical day out among her trees. Melody and her husband, Patrick, run a tree farm outside of

Business

Where To Get Christmas Trees Near Ditmas Park

Trees at Houle’s stand on Cortelyou Road. (Photo by Shannon Geis/Ditmas Park Corner)We’ve had our fill of turkey and pumpkin pie and have started thinking about Santa and holiday lights, so it’s probably time to buy a Christmas tree. We’ve rounded up some of

City Kid Corner

Make A Unique Advent Calendar With Brooklyn Picture Books

Christine Bush/City Kid CornerAs an adult, the days between Thanksgiving and Christmas seem to fly by in the blink of an eye. For kids, though, that wait for Santa can feel like an eternity. One of our favorite family traditions is counting down to Christmas with an Advent calendar.

Central Brooklyn

Playtime In Kensington & Windsor Terrace: Upcoming Children’s Events

Photo via the Moscow BalletLooking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below! For more things to do around Brooklyn, and to add

City Kid Corner

Fun Brooklyn Holiday Activities For The Whole Family

Photo by Paul JerryWith Thanksgiving behind us, it seems everything has gone full-tilt into sugar cookies, lights, music, and more! Which means a lot of fun activities to stave off those early-sunset and can’t-play-much-in-the-cold blues. We’ve rounded up a few family-friendly fairs that are taking place in Brooklyn

Bensonhurst

Happy Thanksgiving, Folks!

Photo: joiseyshowaa / Flickr)Happy Thanksgiving from Sheepshead Bites, Bensonhurst Bean, and Corner News Media. We’re taking a long weekend during the holiday. We’ll back, probably a little heavier, in a few days. We’re so thankful to our readers, supporters, and tipsters who make community journalism possible.

Central Brooklyn

What You Need To Know This Thanksgiving Weekend

Photo via a2jc4life.It’s T-minus 10 hours to Thanksgiving Day 2015! If your’e sticking around the city to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, make sure to arrive early and bundled up for the cold — although thankfully, no umbrella will be needed as rain is not in

City Kid Corner

Throwback Thanksgiving In Brooklyn: Kids On Turkey Day

Over the past few weeks we’ve honored the season by creating thankful trees, asking Brooklyn kids to share some of the things that they’re thankful for, and even offering advice on ways you can give back to the community. Now that Thanksgiving is just one day away, we

Central Brooklyn

Celebrate The Holiday Season At Kings Theatre On Saturday

Photo via Kings TheatreReady to start celebrating the holidays? Check out the Holiday Open House at Kings Theatre on Saturday from 11am to 3pm to kick off the season. According to the Kings Theatre, there will be a live petting zoo in the courtyard, photos with Santa, hot cider and

Dyker Frights

Tomorrow: NIA’s Spook-takular Street Festival

NIA, the after-school program network, will be hosting its annual Spook-tacular street festival in Dyker Heights tomorrow. The festivities will go down on 11th Avenue, between 66th Street and 67th Street, from 11am – 3pm. There will be activity stations, performances, a photo booth, games, music, and more. Still not spooked?

Brooklyn Mela

Thousands Of People Celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day At Brooklyn Mela On Coney Island Avenue

Photo by KensingtonBKThousands of people filled Coney Island Avenue Sunday, August 16, to celebrate Pakistan’s independence day with heaps of delicious food, music, dancing and more for the annual Brooklyn Mela. Held each year in New York City’s largest Pakistani community, the festivities centered around Coney Island

alternate-side parking

Parking Rules, Trash Collection & More Changes To Know On Memorial Day

If you’re hanging around the neighborhood this Memorial Day weekend, we’ve put together a list of places and services that will either be closed or operating under a limited schedule on Monday, May 25: • Government offices and courts are closed. • There is no mail delivery. • All city public

holidays

Alternate Side Parking Suspended Thursday Through Saturday

Heads up, drivers! Alternate side parking and street cleaning regulations will be suspended Thursday, April 9 through Saturday, April 11, in recognition of the Orthodox observances of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and for the Jewish holiday of Passover (7th and 8th days). All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in

holidays

MLK Day: No Mail, Alternate Side Parking Or Express Subway & More To Know

Whether you plan to spend Martin Luther King, Jr. Day reflecting on the nation’s unrest, taking in a showing of Selma at a local theater, or, I don’t know, selfishly capping off a three-day weekend without a thought to the significance of the day itself – here’s what

Brooklyn Community Board 7

Community Board 7 Launches Its 27th Annual Holiday Gift Drive

Community Board 7 has just launched its 27th annual holiday gift drive – which means you can bring new toys and clothing for boys and girls, from infants to the age of 12. Donations may be brought to CB 7’s office at 4201 4th Avenue (the entrance is on 43rd