Families flocked to the Carmine Carro Community Center, located at 3000 Fillmore Avenue, on Saturday, July 18th, to see Uncle Tony’s Reptile Show, a “Just for Kids” event sponsored by Marine Park Alliance. Kids had the opportunity to meet a number of reptiles up close

On August 1st, Visit Canarsie proudly launches the 2026 Open Streets season — not simply as a series of community events, but as a vision for what Canarsie can become when residents, businesses and organizations work together. For too long, communities have been told to

For 139 years, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has been the heart of an Italian-American tradition – the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast, featuring the world famous Dancing of the Giglio. It’s a celebration of faith, culture and family tradition spanning 12 days and nights, from July

Name a hobby, sport or a collectible, and there were enthusiasts, fanatics and aficionados lined up with anticipation outside Hobby Box, at 2600 Flatbush Avenue, for its Opening Day celebration on Sunday, July 12th. There were in-person autograph and photo opportunities with former basketball players

America celebrated its 250th birthday with grand celebrations all over the city, including the Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships right here in Brooklyn. On July 3rd, Class B tall ships from all over the world made their way from Hell Gate Bridge in Queens,

Hundreds of local residents gathered at Brooklyn College on Saturday, June 6th, for the annual Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Housing Fair. The bustling event served as a critical hub for tenants, prospective buyers, homeowners and those seeking affordable housing, pairing them directly with industry experts,

I’m Lori-Ann, the owner and baker for Brown Butter Confectionery LLC. Brown Butter Confectionery is a Brooklyn-based home bakery that started from a love for baking and has grown into something truly special. By day, I’m a full-time critical care nurse dedicated to caring for patients

Assemblywoman Jaime R. Williams scored a decisive victory in the June 23rd Democratic Primary, earning the overwhelming confidence of voters throughout Brooklyn’s 59th Assembly District and defeating Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed challenger Jibreel Jalloh by nearly a two-to-one margin. While several races across New

The atmosphere at the Holy Family parking lot, located at 9719 Flatlands Avenue, was one of warmth that emanated not just from the sun that shone brightly throughout the day on Saturday, June 20th, but  also from the camaraderie and kinship shared by the hundreds

Last November, I saw a jukebox country musical titled Music City at an off-Broadway church on the Upper West Side. The show had music by JT Harding, book by Peter Zinn and excellent direction by Eric Tucker, whose staging at off-Broadway’s BEDLAM Theatre has been

Parents and their children visited Dr. John’s Playground at Avenue X and Gerritsen Avenue on Sunday, June 21st, to see the Gerritsen Beach Fire Department’s (GBFD) ambulance and check out its newest drone at a fun and informative event called “Just for Kids: Inside an