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Sep
06
Governor Announces 407-Acre State Park Named After Shirley Chisholm in East New York

Governor Announces 407-Acre State Park Named After Shirley Chisholm in East New York

A former East New York landfill along Jamaica Bay will be transformed into a 407-acre State Park opening next year
3 min read
Sep
05
Which Neighborhoods Aren’t Chill About Ice Cream Trucks?

Which Neighborhoods Aren’t Chill About Ice Cream Trucks?

Photo by Mary Bakija/City Kid CornerSummer is supposedly winding down, but the 90-degree and higher heat doesn’t make
2 min read
Sep
04
Just Energy BROOKLYN RUNS 5K Happens October 11, 2018 in Prospect Park

Just Energy BROOKLYN RUNS 5K Happens October 11, 2018 in Prospect Park

via Prospect Park AllianceLace up your sneakers, grab your co-workers and save the date! The [http://ibrooklyn.com/]Brooklyn Chamber
2 min read
Aug
29
Prospect Expressway Study Envisions New Redevelopment Possibilities

Prospect Expressway Study Envisions New Redevelopment Possibilities

Unveiling the PX Forward study, which looked at ways to improve neighborhoods affected by the Prospect Expressway (Erica Sherman/Brooklyn
4 min read
Aug
27
Adorn Me: Artist Tanda Francis Unveils Monumental Sculpture At Fort Greene Park

Adorn Me: Artist Tanda Francis Unveils Monumental Sculpture At Fort Greene Park

FORT GREENE – Visitors entering Fort Greene Park at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Washington Park will be greeted by
4 min read
Aug
27
Grand Army Plaza To Receive $8.9M Restoration

Grand Army Plaza To Receive $8.9M Restoration

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – On Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver announced that the City is providing
3 min read
Aug
24
New Rides and Attractions Coming to Coney Island!

New Rides and Attractions Coming to Coney Island!

A new water ride will be a major part of the new development at the Coney Island amusement district (Via
2 min read
Aug
17
PuppetMobile Presents ‘The Big Good Wolf’ At Brooklyn Parks

PuppetMobile Presents ‘The Big Good Wolf’ At Brooklyn Parks

Looking for something to do with the kids during the final weeks of summer vacation? City Parks Foundation’s PuppetMobile
1 min read
Aug
10
Council Members Celebrate—And Dance—On Landmarked Coney Island Boardwalk

Council Members Celebrate—And Dance—On Landmarked Coney Island Boardwalk

CONEY ISLAND – City Council Speaker Corey Johnson joined Council Members Mark Treyger  (District 47) and Chaim Deutsch (District 48) on
2 min read
Aug
09
I AM PEACE: Crown Heights Organization Hosts 5th Annual Youth Basketball Tournament

I AM PEACE: Crown Heights Organization Hosts 5th Annual Youth Basketball Tournament

CROWN HEIGHTS – Local mentorship program, the I AM PEACE Foundation [http://www.iampeacefoundation.org], is hosting its fifth annual 3-on-3
2 min read