Central Brooklyn
New York City boasts the one of the largest public transportation systems in the world and one of the few that runs 24 hours. So why would anyone here want to own a car? Well, there are multiple reasons. Perhaps it’s living in one of the city’s “subway
Arts & Culture
A drawing by Tran for the contest. (Photo: Van Tran)For the second year in a row, 26-year-old Van Tran is one of the ten finalists for the 13th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest. The contest, sponsored by Cheap Chic Weddings [http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/] and Quilted Northern, is
Central Brooklyn
Photo provided by Crunch FlatbushI recently had a chance to talk with the Group Fitness Manager Josef Woodson of Crunch [https://www.crunch.com/locations/flatbush] Fitness [https://www.crunch.com/locations/flatbush] on Flatbush Avenue. Crunch Fitness [https://www.crunch.com/locations/flatbush] has an impressive offering of over
Lifestyle
If you own a car in New York City, you will get a parking ticket at some point. The Daily News [http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-collected-record-993-million-fines-year-data-shows-article-1.3134591] points out that fines are a huge money-maker for the city (to the tune of $993 million) and “[parking] tickets accounted for
Central Brooklyn
Don’t be lulled into thinking this past week’s onslaught of 90-something-degree heat is a fluke—summer is fully upon us. And a great way to escape those sweltering temps is by taking a short break from the city on a day trip. But proud New Yorker that you
Arts & Culture
With the return of nice weather, the film crews are out in full force from Downtown Brooklyn to edges of Flatbush. While it is impossible to get a full list of who’s filming where ahead of time, the companies are required to post notices requesting folks to move vehicles
Arts & Culture
Invitation for Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams’ Black History Month Celebration [http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/black-history-month-celebration/] at Brooklyn Borough Hall, February 22ndFebruary is Black History Month and there are a variety of events happening all around Brooklyn to observe it—from panel discussions, poetry readings, musical performances, history tours,
Events
On February 8th, Soirée Events Group [http://www.soireegroup.com/about-us] would like to invite you to “Style the Aisle Soiree” [http://styletheaislesoiree.com/register/] – a fresh, modern bridal show at Baku Palace [http://www.bakupalace.com/]! Image provided by Style the Aisle SoireeStyle the Aisle Soiree [http://styletheaislesoiree.com/
Business
Gift-giving time is right around the corner and if you’re like me, then you still have a lot of shopping to do. We thought it’d be great to do the shopping in the neighborhood so we rounded up some great local shops to do some last-minute shopping before
green
Photo via PixabayBeginning in January 2017 National Grid customers in Brooklyn, Staten Island and some parts of Queens can expect to see higher heating bills following a unanimous vote by New York State’s Public Service Commission to raise bills so the company can pay for the utility, DNAinfo first
Announcements
Photo via PixabayBeginning in January 2017, National Grid customers in Brooklyn, Staten Island and some parts of Queens can expect to see higher heating bills following a unanimous vote by New York State’s Public Service Commission to raise bills so the company can pay for the utility, DNAinfo first
Announcements
Photo: Bensonhurst BeanAs colder temperatures descend on our area, reliable heat is absolutely essential. Paying for heat is a serious concern for many working families, senior citizens, and others living on fixed incomes. Fuel costs can break a budget, especially during a long winter. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP)