East New York
A former East New York landfill along Jamaica Bay will be transformed into a 407-acre State Park opening next year (Screenshot via Google Maps)EAST NEW YORK – Governor Cuomo announced Wednesday that the largest State Park in New York City will open in Brooklyn next year—and it will be
Bed Stuy
Photo by Mary Bakija/City Kid CornerSummer is supposedly winding down, but the 90-degree and higher heat doesn’t make it feel that way. You know what else gets New Yorkers hot under the collar? The incessant jingle from the ice-cream truck, apparently… While the tune may still elicit a
Central Brooklyn
via Prospect Park AllianceLace up your sneakers, grab your co-workers and save the date! The [http://ibrooklyn.com/]Brooklyn Chamber of Com [http://ibrooklyn.com/]merce [http://ibrooklyn.com/] will hold its first-ever corporate run on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at 5 p.m. in Prospect Park. The inaugural Just
kensington
Unveiling the PX Forward study, which looked at ways to improve neighborhoods affected by the Prospect Expressway (Erica Sherman/Brooklyn BP’s Office)The Prospect Expressway cuts through South Slope, Windsor Terrace, and Greenwood Heights, into Kensington, carving up the communities and impeding connectivity, a reminder of the ambitious and
Arts & Culture
FORT GREENE – Visitors entering Fort Greene Park at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park will be greeted by a trio of regal, large-scale African heads. The 8′ x 15′ concrete and steel sculpture, Adorn Me, created by Brooklyn-based artist, Tanda Francis, was officially unveiled at the park on
Central Brooklyn
PROSPECT HEIGHTS – On Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver announced that the City is providing the Prospect Park Alliance [https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/news/alliance-receives-89m-restoration-grand-army-plaza/] $8.9 million to go toward the restoration of Grand Army Plaza, including the historic Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Announcements
A new water ride will be a major part of the new development at the Coney Island amusement district (Via NYC EDC)CONEY ISLAND – A brand new log flume, adventure ropes course and public plaza are coming to Coney Island! The plans, which will transform the city-owned land between Surf
Bay Ridge
Looking for something to do with the kids during the final weeks of summer vacation? City Parks Foundation’s PuppetMobile [https://cityparksfoundation.org/puppetmobile/] is presenting free performances of The Big Good Wolf at local parks. The “modern-day fairy tale” features characters from Goldilocks and The Three Bears, transporting viewers
Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND – City Council Speaker Corey Johnson joined Council Members Mark Treyger (District 47) and Chaim Deutsch (District 48) on the Coney Island Boardwalk Thursday afternoon to celebrate the historic walkway’s recent designation as an official NYC landmark. City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Council Member Mark Treyger dancing
Central Brooklyn
CROWN HEIGHTS – Local mentorship program, the I AM PEACE Foundation [http://www.iampeacefoundation.org], is hosting its fifth annual 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament this Saturday, August 11, at Jackie Robinson Playground. I AM PEACE group shot, August 2017 (courtesy of I AM PEACE)The event was organized by Crown Heights
Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND – Join NYC Council Members Mark Treyger and Chaim Deutsch, City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and Senator Diane Savino Thursday afternoon as they celebrate the official landmarking of the Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk. Coney Island Riegelmann Boardwalk (Photo: Liena Zagare/BKLYNER)On May 15
Greenpoint
GREENPOINT – One of the key concessions made by developers eager to erect high-rise luxury rental towers along the North Brooklyn waterfront has been the inclusion of public green space along the water. This week, one such space at the northern end of Greenpoint opened up for use. At the top