Central Brooklyn
(Via Harpers Young People archives, Aug 22, 1882)It’s fair to say generosity is not a trait lacking in most Brooklynites — you usually can’t go too far through a page of BKLYNER posts without learning about the latest bit of community engagement in your neighborhood. And some things
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Home is the place where you can be comfortable in your own skin: sitting around in your underwear, slurping ramen noodles, and posting cat videos to the internet. While you could do that anywhere, there’s no better place than the Brownstone Belt. (Courtesy Zillow/Ebony Jenkins of Zillow Rental
Central Brooklyn
Spring has sprung in Ditmas Park. (Photo by Carly Miller/BKLYNER)The Down-Low is our round-up of stories in our neck of the woods as well as other curiosities all over Brooklyn. -F train express service restoration remains ‘under consideration,’ MTA says [ amNY [http://www.amny.com/transit/f-train-express-service-restoration-remains-under-consideration-mta-says-1.13419860]
Central Brooklyn
2361 Nostrand Ave by Joe Strini via Property Shark [https://www.propertyshark.com/mason/Photos/view.html?photo=3-07594-0011.Ldgw2Ufg&unlocked=1&type=uploaded] The New York City office real estate market experienced a slow start to 2017, but Brooklyn seems to be making gains on Manhattan, with
North Western Brooklyn
Photo via NYPDThe NYPD is searching for the man in the above cellphone photo in connection with a recent public lewdness incident that occurred at the York Street subway station in DUMBO. At about 7:30pm on Monday, March 27, the unidentified man decided to air out his junk in
Food & Drink
Park Slope has so many great restaurant options it can sometimes be difficult to decide where to go to grab a bite. With the warmer weather upon us, you could maybe narrow your decision down to—outdoor seating. Turns out there are loads of choices for outdoor dining too! We’
News
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2 (Photo by Brooklyn Bridge Park via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/brooklynbridgepark/photos/basw.Abq3og2M0Ab1AGPhk6pDtVtTPRa1bLDek0wJxtnsCSLN06ZukBIulSsVemQWItMf8LzMMjubJM_GKsbAeKtSa1bZpSxB-eMBuobeZoFcrj-Y8wOa7vFgSaO-b0H4b_2kP9TH7ldO-RV1-c7CDbjurwRPOSnujwuteRdyjqdCxavo-w.10154628023528298.10155606341568298.1003812539666509.10153095872678298.10155584518953298.10153196384954699/10155584518953298/?type=1&theater] )Police evacuated Brooklyn Bridge Park Tuesday aftern
Arts & Culture
Artwork by Gabriel RiveraAfter delighting neighbors and passersby with a colorful Dia de los Muertos display [/colorful-skeletons-on-9th-street-smile-for-dia-de-los-muertos-and-frown-on-trump/] on his front stoop last October, artist Gabriel Rivera [https://www.facebook.com/Cosmic-Collisions-636267773054799/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf] is following up that project with another vibrant, Mexican-themed exhibit—this time to
camps
Courtesy Prospect Park YMCAEach of these traditional camps offers a variety of activities throughout the summer while still maintaining a predictable and safe day. And, when your child outgrows camp but still needs supervision — and wants to stay with their friends — these camps also offer counselor in training programs. Traditional
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Gowanus Inn & Yard, 645-651 Union Street (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER) Out-of-town visitors will have a new option for accommodations come summer. That’s when Gowanus Inn & Yard [http://www.gowanusinn.com/] is scheduled to open at 645-651 Union Street. With construction wrapping up, the hotel is slated
fort greene
Ingersoll Houses at Navy and Myrtle by snapitschelsea via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BRd6wyxlUah/?taken-by=snapitschelsea]Police have arrested 42-year-old David Haigh of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the murder of a Fort Greene man early Sunday. On Sunday, April 9, at approximately 6:03am, police responded to a call
Central Brooklyn
Here comes Peter Cottontail! Easter is Sunday, April 16. Put on your bonnet, pick up a basket, and head to one of these Easter Egg Hunts! Note that some of these events might sell out, so make your reservations soon! Photo courtesy Aviator Sports and Events [https://www.facebook.com/