Families gathered at Playground 278, at Fillmore Ave and Madison Place, on Sunday, July 13th, for Uncle Tony’s Reptile Show, where residents interacted with exotic animals that are not typically found locally. Organized by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) and hosted by Tyler of Uncle

Although rain was in the forecast, it turned out to be a beautiful evening on Wednesday, July 9th — a perfect night for salsa music, courtesy of The Kool Element Latin Jazz Project. Dancers of all ages perfected their salsa moves and charmed onlookers with

You’ve probably heard of hot yoga or even chair yoga – well, welcome to wall yoga! Every summer, thanks to Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, yoga lovers of all levels enjoy free Yoga in the Park.  The season kicked off on Monday, June 30th, but just as

On a spirited summer evening in southern Brooklyn, Republican and Independent mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa rallied supporters with a bold message: “I’m in this race until the end — November 4th.” The gathering, held at the Knights of Baron DeKalb on Emmons Avenue on Thursday,

The Marine Park Summer Concert Series, presented by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, launched in style on Wednesday, June 25th, with “Caribbean Night,” setting the tone for a season of vibrant performances and community celebration on the lawn near the bocce court, adjacent to the Carmine Carro

One of the few remaining classic diners in Brooklyn, the Mirage Diner is owned and operated by a quintessential Greek-American family, with a penchant for the concept of xenia, the kind of warm, welcoming hospitality that immediately makes you feel like family. Open daily from 7

Despite the cold weather and gray skies, families gathered at Dr. John’s Playground, located at Gerritsen Avenue and Avenue X, on Sunday, June 15th, for another event in the Just for Kids series, presented by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), celebrating Father’s Day as the

Despite the torrential downpours on Saturday, June 7th, family and friends of Cliff Roye turned out for the networking event and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his company, Cool Tech Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, LLC. The get-together was hosted by Kamla Millwood, president

The flags waved, costumes worn and dances performed by students of Excel Charter School, at 1077 Remsen Avenue, on Friday, June 6th, said it all. It’s Carnival! The explosion of colors — blazing reds, emerald greens, sunshine yellows and sapphire blues — combined with calypso

The annual street fair hosted by the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.) on June 1st was nothing short of spectacular. Hundreds of parents and children of all ages turned out for the Sunday afternoon extravaganza which was packed with fun and activities for the entire family.

Second-grade students from P.S. 207 Elizabeth G. Leary, located at 4011 Fillmore Avenue, performed their brilliant rendition of The Jungle Book on Wednesday, May 21st. The charming Disney play, based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling and directed by Kim Simek, tells the beloved story

Under twinkling May skies and the elegant canopy of the Marine Park Golf Course, at 2880 Flatbush Avenue, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) hosted its second annual Garden of Giving Gala on Thursday, May 22nd — a spirited celebration of community, conservation and the Brooklyn

The spirit of service and community was alive and well on Wednesday, May 21st, as the Mill Basin Civic Association (MBCA) hosted its annual Student Achievement Award Ceremony at the Glen Terrace Catering Hall, at 5313 Avenue N. This year’s ceremony carried a particularly poignant

Adam Sharaf, the general manager of the Floridian Plaza Diner, opened the door and greeted a family by name. He escorted them to their usual table and handed them menus, although he already knew what they were going to order. Business at the diner keeps

After two postponements in April due to rain and nearly another one on Saturday, May 17th, with threatening clouds overhead, the sun finally came out for a perfect Family Fun Day at Amersfort Park, located near the gazebo on the corner of Avenue I between