Arts & Culture
Craving a trip to the tropics? This Saturday, June 3, at 1PM, Brooklyn morphs into the Big Island when students from Lotus Music and Dance [http://www.lotusmusicanddance.org/], taught by Makalina, come to the East Fourth Street Community Garden. Born and raised in and around the Pacific Islands, Makalina
Bensonhurst
A common sight.Some neighbors no longer feel welcome at the Garibaldi Playground in Bensonhurst [https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/garibaldi-playground/highlights/19654], and quite a few have emailed us expressing their concerns. While some of them relate to the Parks Department, others just highlight lack of care among its
Central Brooklyn
June 2 is the national gun violence awareness day. According to the Brady Campaign [http://www.bradycampaign.org/key-gun-violence-statistics], an average of 93 people die every day from gun violence. Out of the 93, 32 are murdered. People are asked to wear the color orange and participate in events in
Carroll Gardens
The Brownstone Belt is home to incredible real estate, but it is also a place that celebrities sometimes [/celebs-didnt-know-clinton-hill-fortgreene/] call home. This week, we will indulge in some of the more luxurious (and occasionally [/5-celebs-probably-didnt-know-lived-fort-greene-fortgreene/] star-crossed) listings available in our neighborhood. (Courtesy Zillow/Corcoran [https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/171-Columbia-Hts-3C-Brooklyn-NY-11201/
Arts & Culture
It’s June! There are lots of fun things lined up in the coming days. There’s a fashion party, film festival, and a Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra concert—and that’s just at the Brooklyn Museum! Elsewhere, the Brooklyn Film Festival returns for its 20th year while the Craft in
Central Brooklyn
This coming Monday night, June 5, between 7pm and 9pm atBKLYN Commons [http://bklyncommons.com/]there will be a debate among the candidates for the 40th City Council District seat to represent Flatbush (including Ditmas Park and Prospect Lefferts Gardens). Submit your questions to 40debate@gmail.com and hear the
Bay Ridge
The rally in outside State Senator Marty Golden’s Bay Ridge office yesterday afternoon gathered about 150 people at its peak. People present were largely from the State Senator’s district, and were hoping to have their voices heard. It was quite the sight, and the Senator missed it. The
Announcements
Rendering courtesy of Columbia Heights Associates/Volley StudioColumbia Heights Associates have announced plans to convert the former Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower buildings, located at 25-30 Columbia Heights, into a deluxe office and retail campus. A joint venture comprised of CIM Group, LIVWRK Holdings, and Kushner Companies, Columbia Heights Associates purchased
Nonsponsored
67 Livingston Street (Photo by Scott Bintner via Property Shark)Silverback Development, along with a group of investors based in Great Neck, Long Island, recently purchased 67 Livingston Street in Brooklyn Heights from Glory Capital [http://www.glorycap.com] for $30 million. The 50,000-square-foot building formerly served as a
bath beach
Patricia Carragon is a poet from Bath Beach who loves cupcakes, cats, and haiku, and as a child wrote and illustrated a make-believe newspaper. It was her witty pitches for her Brunch ‘n Fun social activities at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Manhattan, though, that led to a life of
Central Brooklyn
Meet Collin Slattery: A man who wants to run for the mayor of New York City [http://slatteryfornyc.com/] as he believes “we need more nerds in office.” He’s like any other politician, passionate about causes, eager to find solutions and make NYC a better place to live in.
Central Brooklyn
East 48th Street & Snyder Avenue, East Flatbush (image via Google Maps)The NYPD responded to a call Saturday night regarding a man shot in the vicinity of East 48th Street and Snyder Avenue in East Flatbush. Police arrived at the scene at approximately 9:15pm on May 27 and