Central Brooklyn
Photo via FDCThe Flatbush Development Corporation [http://www.fdconline.org/] and Chabad of Ditmas Park are hosting a Grand Menorah Lighting for the final night of Chanukah, at the new public menorah in Newkirk Plaza, right outside the subway station. For many years, the Newkirk Plaza Merchants Association has provided
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Mary Bakija/Ditmas Park CornerEveryone deserves a sweet holiday, which is what led several neighbors to help bake and decorate dozens of cookies this week for an annual party that gives homeless children in New York City a reason to celebrate. Each year the Coalition for the Homeless
City Kid Corner
Kindergarten Teacher Frances Delgado (Christine Bush/City Kid Corner)December is the season of giving, and nobody deserves a little love more than our New York City teachers. Let’s face it, they’re underpaid, spend countless hours working at both school and home to enrich the lives of our
City Kid Corner
84th Street, btwn 12th and 13th Avenues. (Photo by Will Caruso)It’s that magical time of year, when Dyker Heights is aglow [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2013/12/local-photographer-captures-spirit-and-color-of-dyker-heights-holiday-lights-display/#.VmhcpGSDGko] with a gazillion LED bulbs. Local photographer Will Caruso scoped out the scene this year and marked the streets
Holidays
Photo via Green-Wood CemeteryWe love the generous spirit of neighbors that shines in particular each December, and annual toy drives always makes us proud to live in such thoughtful borough. One of the many spots that takes the giving seriously is Green-Wood Cemetery [http://www.green-wood.com/], where, for the
City Kid Corner
We know you already have your applesauce [/food/get-a-taste-of-fall-with-easy-slow-cooker-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,
Bensonhurst
84th Street, btwn 12th and 13th Avenues. (Photo by Will Caruso)It’s that magical time of year, when Dyker Heights shines aglow [/local-photographer-captures-spirit-and-color-of-dyker-heights-holiday-lights-display/#.VmhcpGSDGko] 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
Announcements
Photo by Rachel Silberstein/Bensonhurst BeanSenator Marty Golden has announced his final two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/12/golden-hosting-two-brooklyn-tree-lighting-ceremony-this-week/] 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
Bensonhurst
Courtesy of Senator Marty Golden via FacebookSenator Marty Golden has announced his final two Christmas tree lighting ceremonies [/golden-hosting-two-brooklyn-tree-lighting-ceremony-this-week/] 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
City Kid Corner
For kids young and old, there’s something magical about lighting the menorah. Everybody wants to participate, but an open flame and active preschoolers aren’t always the best combination. If you want to minimize the possibility of a three-year-old tantrum, consider making a window cling menorah. With supplies that
Announcements
Photo by Mandy Jansen [https://www.flickr.com/photos/drh/2135841707/]The annual Toys for Tots [http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx] 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
Holidays
The annual Toys for Tots [http://www.toysfortots.org/default.aspx] 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. The Park Slope Civic Council [http://parkslopeciviccouncil.org/