library
Community Board 7 [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb7/index.page] voted last week to support the redevelopment of the Sunset Park Library by the neighborhood affordable housing developer Fifth Avenue Committee [http://www.fifthave.org/]. The Fifth Avenue Committee have proposed to “build a new, nearly 21,000-square-foot branch
Kids & Family
On the heels of Donald Trump’s presidential election, there has been an uptick of national hate crimes — especially those aimed at Muslims [http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/fbi-hate-crimes-statistics-2016-report-231330] — and Brooklyn is no exception. According to a letter sent to schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña last week and written
Neighbors
Marie Coleman / Personal ArchivesMarie Coleman was 84 years old. March 11, 1932 to November 18, 2016. She is survived by 4 of her 5 children. Marie was a resident of the Sunset Park/Bay Ridge area over 60 years. She was involved with many of the local community organizations. She
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When we think of comfort food, we think of things like pancakes. However, there’s a whole different genre: saltines, chicken soup, gatorade. The good stuff for when your tummy turns on you. Sometimes, it’s nice to be home, and there homes are sure to be nice to be
Food & Drink
As the weather gets cooler, Sunset Park starts to sizzle! /wp-content/uploads/2016/11/HotPot-828.mp4Boasting a variety of hot pot eateries, 8th Avenue beckons visitors searching for the traditional Chinese cuisine. The meals can be daunting and even intimidating to first-timers, but locals quickly slurp the spicy concoctions with
Arts & Culture
With the weather starting to turn colder, we’re veering into the most wonderful time of the year — and that magic begins with Disney On Ice! Disney On Ice presents “Follow Your Heart” [http://www.disneyonice.com/ticket-info/Follow-Your-Heart/110715]will be at the Barclays Center [/?s=barclays+center] (620
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Think it’s impossible to find a great deal on an apartment in New York City? Well, the Chicago Cubs just won their first World Series since 1908, and if that can happen, then anything can. Check out these bargains. (Courtesy Street Easy/Linda N Eskander [http://streeteasy.com/building/
fort greene
Screenshot of video showing the pier off Owl’s Head Park during Hurricane Sandy. (Video by John Huntingtonvia Vimeo [https://vimeo.com/52418093])In recognition of the fourth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, we’re taking a deeper look this week at the status of recovery efforts along the Brooklyn waterfront.
News
Rendering of a possible BQX streetcar station at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, at Clinton Avenue. (Courtesy New York City Economic Development Corporation)It’s been at least six decades since you could hop a streetcar [http://www.brooklynstreetcar.org/the-streetcar/] and ride it from Queens to Brooklyn. That’s going
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Trick [/blog/real-estate/real-estate-roundup-get-eggs-tp-ready/] or treat? I’m here to present you with quite a few treats: great deals in Sunset Park. (Courtesy Street Easy/Avi Levi-Braha of Keller Williams NYC [http://streeteasy.com/building/837-53-street-brooklyn/rental/1918262])837 53rd Street #2 [http://streeteasy.com/building/837-53-street-brooklyn/rental/1918262] Available:
Holidays
Photo via festedicompleannobimbi [https://instagram.com/p/9bD-xGPmUs/?tagged=halloweenkids]A lot of us grew up hearing those terrifying Halloween tales about kids trick or treating. The poisoned candy. The razor blades. The scary people in that house. Urban myths or not, parents get concerned on this mischievous holiday. While
Education
Photo via zhenry49 [https://www.instagram.com/p/BIs16nrjZTf/?tagged=schoolbuses&hl=en]Roughly 900 city school bus drivers and attendants voted to authorize a strike Wednesday night after rejecting a proposed contract from management, as first reported by DNAInfo [https://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20161027/red-hook/school-bus-strike-nyc] and