Big Story
KENSINGTON/BORO PARK – Last Thursday night about 40 residents finally gathered at a meeting with the Clara Street School that they had been asking for for 9 months [/cb12-april-meeting-schools-garbage-process/], hoping to address issues of idling school buses, garbage, noisy generators, and constant evening events at the school. The clash is
Announcements
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Locals upset over the loss of Brooklyn Bridge Park [https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/press/brooklyn-bridge-park-announces-plans-to-build-a-permanent-pool] ’s much-loved pop-up pool [http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/attractions/pop-up-pool] will be happy to hear that a permanent pool is planned for nearby Squibb Park in Brooklyn Heights. Rendering courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge
Borough Park
Kensington/Borough Park – It is amazing what a lot of determination and a bit of money can accomplish. When Kensington neighbor Jole Carliner started advocating for improvements to Dome Playground [/tag/dome-playground/] back in 2010, it was rather neglected. Situated on the edge of Kensington and Borough Park, where Cortelyou
Central Brooklyn
PROSPECT PARK – Celebrate wellness and fight childhood obesity “one step at a time” with Imani House [http://imanihouse.org]‘s Walk-To-Live Festival and Walkathon 2018 [http://ihiwalktolive.com/] this Saturday at Prospect Park. The goal of the 6th annual Walk-To-Live Festival is to bring awareness to childhood obesity in a
Announcements
CONEY ISLAND – Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start of the summer at Coney Island. The rides and attractions will be open every day of the week, and late into the evenings. This year there is a new ride – the “Astro Tower”. Inspired by the Coney Island icon, the 137’
camps
The last day of public school is June 26, yet some private schools end much earlier. Some schools dismiss more than two weeks earlier. While most summer camps open their doors the week of July 2, here is a list of camps that start much earlier for those kids who
Arts & Culture
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership [http://downtownbrooklyn.com/events/outer-space-outdoors-movies-albee-square-curated-by-alamo-drafthouse-cinema] and Alamo Drafthouse [https://drafthouse.com/theater/downtown-brooklyn] will kick off the summer season by hosting the Outer Space Outdoors movie series Thursday evenings in June at Albee Square. Via downtownbrooklyn.com [http://downtownbrooklyn.com/events/outer-space-outdoors-movies-albee-square-curated-by-alamo-drafthouse-cinem
Bensonhurst
One year ago they lost their father Pedro DeLeon to cancer. On Mothers day they lost their mom, and now the 8 year old Olivia and 9 year old Gabriella will be raised by their 26 year old brother Anthony Papa. “Bridget DeLeon was one of the kindest persons I’
Central Brooklyn
PROSPECT PARK – The Prospect Park Alliance [https://www.prospectpark.org/], Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams [http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/a-summer-movie-under-the-stars-4/2018-07-18/] , and Nitehawk Cinema [https://nitehawkcinema.com/williamsburg/] are hosting another season of A Summer Movie Under the Stars [https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/news/summer-movie-under-stars-2018/] starting in July.
bergen beach
The ocean, the beach, fun in the sun and friendships for life! These summer camps in Southern Brooklyn offer an array of activities to ensure your kid has the most memorable summer experience yet! Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp [http://aviatorcamps.com/] 3159 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 749-9532
camps
via Sea Gate Beach ClubIf we had to list moms’ top concerns of 2018 they’d probably fall under “are my kids getting enough fresh air?” “What are all these screens doing to their eyes?” “What does the nanny do with them all day?” With summer quickly approaching these worries
Bay Ridge
RED HOOK – Bike season will be kicking into full gear with the Five Boro Bike Tour [https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/] this Sunday (plan accordingly! [https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/route-services/]), and that means – Friday and Saturday is your last chance to get your bike ready, and decked