Central Brooklyn
PROSPECT PARK – The Prospect Park Alliance [https://www.prospectpark.org/news-events/news/ribbon-cut-adult-fitness-area/] hosted a ribbon-cutting last Friday, May 3, to celebrate the opening of the new adult fitness area at Prospect Park’s Parade Ground. Equipment at the new Adult Fitness Area, Prospect Park, Parade Ground (Photo: Paul Martinka)
Central Brooklyn
PROSPECT PARK – Brooklyn-based non-profit Mimsi International [https://www.mimsi.org] will host a pink candlelight vigil on the eve of Mother’s Day to raise awareness of global maternal mortality rates, particularly for women in Haiti. Mimsi International via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/685701475218688/]Pregnancy is the most
Announcements
PROSPECT PARK – BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! [https://www.bricartsmedia.org/events-performances/BRIC-celebrate-Brooklyn-festival] returns for its 41st year offering a diverse lineup of events at the Prospect Park Bandshell from June 4th though August 10th. BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! (Photo: David Andrako)Each year, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! offers a mix of music, film,
green
(R-L) NYS Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein, President of Madison-Marine- Homecrest Ed Jaworski, Marine Park Civic Ass. President Bob Tracy, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Martin Maher, NYS Sen. Andrew Gounardes, NYC Councilmember Alan Maisel, Yvette Clark. Photo Gabriel Pariente/BklynerMARINE PARK – A large crowd gathered Tuesday at the Carmine Carro community center for
Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND/MARINE PARK/FORT GREENE – City Parks Foundation [https://cityparksfoundation.org/] will offer free sports programs for seniors at neighborhood parks and recreation centers across the city from April through June. New Yorkers ages 60-years and up can enjoy yoga, tennis, and fitness walking sessions. City Parks Senior Fitness
Brooklyn Heights
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – The President of Brooklyn Bridge Park [https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org], Eric Landau, on Monday evening updated members of Brooklyn Community Board 2’s Parks Committee on the status of Squibb Bridge [https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/pages/squibb-bridge-closure]. New design for Squibb Bridge (Rendering courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge Park)
Announcements
BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK – Marking its 20th anniversary hosting free programs at Brooklyn Bridge Park, on Monday the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy announced its Spring/Summer 2019 schedule [https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/press/2019-season-announcement]. Brooklyn Bridge Park, Movies with a View (Photo: Etienne Frossard)The Conservancy launched the Movies With A
brighton beach
The heavily damaged Tatiana’s Restaurant scarred the Brighton Beach Boardwalk. Todd Maisel/BklynerBRIGHTON BEACH – A two-alarm fire ripped through a Brighton Beach restaurant from underneath the boardwalk, injuring one firefighter and causing heavy damage to the establishment and to the wooden planks, fire officials said. Restaurant owners and residents
Announcements
GOWANUS – ArtBuilt [http://artbuilt.org/artbuilt-mobile-studios/] and NYC Parks [https://www.nycgovparks.org/] are bringing the Studio in the Park residency program to Gowanus and are currently accepting proposals from artists. ArtBuilt brings arts and cultural programming to parks and plazas in underserved neighborhoods, transforming public spaces into creative venues.
Announcements
CONEY ISLAND – Though it still feels chilly outside, Spring is officially here, and Luna Park [https://lunaparknyc.com/] will be kicking off its 2019 season next weekend! Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/1937039533072699/]The home of the Coney Island Cyclone [https://lunaparknyc.com/rides/coney-island-cyclone/], Coney Clipper [https:
Announcements
Jean Jacques. (Photo via Mansfield)BENSONHURST/GRAVESEND – Stephanie Mansfield has three kids; a six-year-old, a four-year-old, and a three-year-old. Last week, her youngest was hit by a car. Three-year-old Jean Jacques was crossing the street with his class. There were about 23 children accompanied by two or three adults, Mansfield
Bensonhurst
A different car making the same turn that caused a toddler and a woman to get struck by a car. Photo was taken looking north from the school complex towards Seth Low Playground. Liena Zagare/BklynerBENSONHURST – A three-year-old child and a 42-year-old woman were crossing the street when a car