Kids & Family

Jun
08
Why so many Southern Brooklyn parents worry about Mayor’s plan to reform Specialized High School admissions

Why so many Southern Brooklyn parents worry about Mayor’s plan to reform Specialized High School admissions

Parents gathered on Tuesday in Bensonhurst to talk about SHSAT with Eric Adams, who supports the plan, at a meeting
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Jun
07
A Theater Camp for Young Actors, Musicians, and Artists

A Theater Camp for Young Actors, Musicians, and Artists

via White Bird Summer Theater CampWhite Bird Productions [http://whitebirdproductions.org/creative-theatrics/summer-theater-workshop/], a non-profit theater company, has been making
2 min read
Jun
04
Neighbors Face Off With A New Orthodox School In Kensington As Boro Park Bursts At The Seams

Neighbors Face Off With A New Orthodox School In Kensington As Boro Park Bursts At The Seams

KENSINGTON/BORO PARK – Last Thursday night about 40 residents finally gathered at a meeting with the Clara Street School that
7 min read
Jun
01
Brooklyn Bridge Park Plans To Build A Permanent Pool

Brooklyn Bridge Park Plans To Build A Permanent Pool

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
2 min read
May
31
Dome Playground – Transformation Complete

Dome Playground – Transformation Complete

Kensington/Borough Park – It is amazing what a lot of determination and a bit of money can accomplish. When Kensington
3 min read
May
30
6th Annual Walk-To-Live Festival: Fighting Childhood Obesity One Step At A Time

6th Annual Walk-To-Live Festival: Fighting Childhood Obesity One Step At A Time

PROSPECT PARK – Celebrate wellness and fight childhood obesity “one step at a time” with Imani House [http://imanihouse.org]‘s
2 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
1 min read
May
23
School’s almost out – Summer Camp Options for June

School’s almost out – Summer Camp Options for June

The last day of public school is June 26, yet some private schools end much earlier. Some schools dismiss more
4 min read
May
23
Free Outdoor Space-Themed Movies At Albee Square

Free Outdoor Space-Themed Movies At Albee Square

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
1 min read
May
22
Bensonhurst rallies to support Bridget’s girls

Bensonhurst rallies to support Bridget’s girls

One year ago they lost their father Pedro DeLeon to cancer. On Mothers day they lost their mom, and now
2 min read