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Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Brooklyn

New Year’s Eve firework show at Grand Army Plaza. Photo courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance.With less than 34 hours until the new year begins, it’s time to decide where you’ll watch this year’s fireworks. Skip the chaos at Times Square to watch the ball drop

Events

Where to Watch Fireworks for New Years Eve Tonight!

Nobody goes to Times Square anymore—it’s too crowded. But if you’re ringing in the New Year and want to get outside for some fireworks, there are a pair of great Brooklyn-based options to start 2019 off with a bang! Be forewarned, the weather forecast shows rain from

Announcements

Ring In 2018 At “One Brooklyn” New Year’s Eve Celebrations At Coney Island And Prospect Park

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announced today plans for two New Year’s Eve celebrations [http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/new-years-eve-countdown-to-2018/] taking place concurrently at Coney Island and Prospect Park. Prospect Park AllianceThis is the fourth year for the joint celebrations, giving Brooklyn residents greater access to free family-friendly festivities.

Announcements

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park

Join Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Prospect Park Alliance Ring in the New Year with Brooklyn’s Most Spectacular Fireworks Display. Prospect Park AllianceOn December 31, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and Prospect Park Alliance will present Brooklyn’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration at

Events

Where To Celebrate 2017: 7 Memorable & Local New Year’s Parties

Photo via Borough President Eric AdamsThere are hundreds of New Years Eve parties this year — at almost every local bar [http://brokelyn.com/brooklyn-new-years-eve-parties-2017/], restaurant, and music venue scattered around the borough. But where do you go for a Brooklyn party that’s so big it can’t be contained?

Bensonhurst

New Year’s Eve Returns to America’s Playground! (Sponsored)

While many out-of-towners choose to crowd themselves into Times Square, real New Yorkers know that Brooklyn is hottest place to spend the coolest night of the year. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. AdamsFor the third consecutive year, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams is partnering with the Alliance for Coney

Announcements

New Year’s Eve Returns to America’s Playground! (Sponsored)

While many out-of-towners choose to crowd themselves into Times Square, real New Yorkers know that Brooklyn is hottest place to spend the coolest night of the year. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. AdamsFor the third consecutive year, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams is partnering with the Alliance for Coney

Announcements

New Year’s Eve Returns to America’s Playground! (Sponsored)

While many out-of-towners choose to crowd themselves into Times Square, real New Yorkers know that Brooklyn is hottest place to spend the coolest night of the year. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. AdamsFor the third consecutive year, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams is partnering with the Alliance for Coney

Events

New Year’s Eve Returns to America’s Playground! (Sponsored)

While many out-of-towners choose to crowd themselves into Times Square, real New Yorkers know that Brooklyn is the hottest place to spend the coolest night of the year. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. AdamsFor the third consecutive year, Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams is partnering with the Alliance for

Announcements

New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Prospect Park 150 (Sponsored)

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/nye] Ring in the New Year and Kick off Prospect Park’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Photo provided by Prospect Park AllianceBrooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and the Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/nye] will

Announcements

New Year’s Eve Fireworks: Prospect Park 150 (Sponsored)

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/nye] Ring in the New Year and Kick off Prospect Park’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Photo provided by Prospect Park AllianceBrooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and the Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/nye] will

Announcements

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS: PROSPECT PARK 150 (Sponsored)

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/nye] Ring in the New Year and Kick off Prospect Park’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Photo provided by Prospect Park AllianceBrooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams and the Prospect Park Alliance [http://www.prospectpark.org/nye] will

Announcements

Meet America’s First Baby Of 2016 — Born ‘Exactly Midnight’ At Coney Island Hospital

Courtesy of Coney Island HospitalNew York City’s first baby of 2016 was born exactly midnight on January 1, at Coney Island Hospital — earning the tiny boy the title of first American baby of the year, reports [http://abcnews.go.com/US/newborns-vie-title-baby-born-2016/story?id=36048209] ABC News. Zayden Noel,

Announcements

Happy New Year!

Photo via Ricky LeongHappy New Year to all our wonderful neighbors! For those of you ringing in 2016 around the area, you can check out where you can celebrate in our neighborhood here [/blog/food/where-to-celebrate-new-years-eve-in-ditmas-park-2]. As for New Year’s Day, it’s a national holiday so here’s

Business

Welcome 2016 At One Or More Of These Local New Year’s Eve Parties

Photo via Hanson Dry [https://www.instagram.com/hansondry/].Hanson Dry (925 Fulton Street) — “Don’t get loco. Keep it local.” No tickets, no cover. RSVP by emailing hansondry@gmail.com. The Five Spot (459 Myrtle Avenue, at Washington Avenue) — $10 for Tony D’s New Year’s Eve Party

Announcements

Happy New Year, Bensonhurst!

Photo by Bensonhurst BeanWishing all of our readers a very festive New Year’s Eve and a wonderful 2016! If you are sticking around town, ring in the new year on the Riegelmann Boardwalk [http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/coney-island-beach-and-boardwalk/highlights/204] at Coney Island’s second-ever New Year’s

Business

Speedy Romeo Will Open A Second Outpost In The LES; Taste A Preview At Tonight’s New Year’s Eve Party

Great news, Speedy Romeo [http://www.speedyromeo.com] fans: the popular pizza place is doing so well that they’re expanding! The flagship at 376 Classon Avenue will soon have a sister site in the Lower East Side shortly after the new year gets under way. Details have not been

history

A History Of Coney Island’s 112-Year-Old Polar Bear Club

By Albin Lohr-JonesThe Coney Island Polar Bear Club [http://www.polarbearclub.org/] has become widely associated New Year’s Day, when hundreds of hipsters and health nuts alike charge into the Atlantic Ocean [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2015/01/a-cold-wet-start-to-2015-photos-from-coney-islands-polar-bear-plunge/] to take part in group’s momentous annual swim, which

Central Brooklyn

Where To Watch Fireworks On New Year’s Eve

Photo courtesy of Barney Bishop [https://www.flickr.com/photos/barneyabishop/11734764774/]. With less than three days left until the new year begins, now is the time to decide where you want to go to enjoy fireworks. There’s no need to crowd into Times Square to watch the ball

Central Brooklyn

Where To Watch Fireworks On New Year’s Eve

Photo courtesy of Barney Bishop [https://www.flickr.com/photos/barneyabishop/11734764774/]. With less than three days left until the new year begins, now is the time to decide where you want to go to enjoy fireworks. There’s no need to crowd into Times Square to watch the ball

Announcements

What’s Open And Closed In Fort Greene-Clinton Hill This New Year’s Eve And Day

Friday, January 1 is New Year’s Day; if you plan to celebrate outside of Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, enjoy safe travels and good weather. If you’re sticking around the neighborhood, here’s some information you might need to know for the holidays this week: Government Offices, Parking, and Sanitation

Holidays

Where To Watch Fireworks On New Year’s Eve In Brooklyn

Photo via Barney Bishop [https://www.flickr.com/photos/barneyabishop/11734764774/]With a day left until the new year begins, now is the time to decide where you want to go to enjoy fireworks. There’s no need to crowd into Times Square to watch the ball drop: go Brooklyn

Bensonhurst

Where To Watch Fireworks In Brooklyn On New Year’s Eve

Photo courtesy of Barney Bishop [https://www.flickr.com/photos/barneyabishop/11734764774/]. With less than three days left until the new year begins, now is the time to decide where you want to go to enjoy fireworks. There’s no need to crowd into Times Square to watch the ball

Central Brooklyn

Ring In The New Year With These Tasty Local Cocktails

French 75 at Highbury Pub. (Photo by Mike Sheehan Photography)New Year’s is the quintessential time for turning over a new leaf, and what better way to get an early start than sampling a brand-new cocktail as you celebrate the arrival of 2016? But what’s the best cocktail

Arts & Culture

Things To Do In Kensington & Windsor Terrace: New Year’s Edition

Fireworks At Grand Army Plaza (Photo by Andrew Gardner [https://www.instagram.com/p/xSI-rxr1SO/])What are you doing to ring in the new year? If you haven’t made plans yet, here are some great events happening in our area! If you have an upcoming event you’d like