It’s that time of year again – the new school year is around the corner, and Kings Plaza Mall gave back to the local community, on Saturday, August 24th, at the mall’s Center Court, with a Back-to-School Carnival in partnership with CaribStar Radio. The three-hour

After being postponed due to stormy weather on August 9th, Family Skate Night finally rolled into action on Friday, August 23rd, under perfect evening skies at McGuire Field, 2331 Bergen Avenue. The event, sponsored by Millennium Development, Blue Skate LLC and Kiwanis International, marked a

On a sun-drenched, beautiful afternoon, the Bull’s Eye Sports Pub, at 2073 Flatbush Avenue, became the epicenter of nostalgia and sports history. The occasion? A Meet and Greet with 1986 Mets legends, Mookie Wilson and Tim Teufel, at the annual Mookie Wilson Family BBQ, held

Immediately following an important “Conversation with Assemblywoman Jaime Williams” regarding public safety on Wednesday, August 28th, it was time to boogie down at the final installment of the Marine Park Summer Concert Series, which was not really a concert but a Disco Night featuring DJ

The development of a new Ramada Inn at 2249 Nostrand Avenue, between Avenues H and I, has sparked a wave of community concern amid circulating rumors that the hotel may be converted into a migrant shelter. These rumors, though largely discredited by officials, have created

It was a cool August evening as concert-goers unfolded their chairs to get ready for a trip back in time – that’s music time. The band – A Sound Affair –  went into tune-up mode to prepare for two hours of hits from the 50s

A performance by Jewish singer Cantor Shea Rubinstein on Wednesday, August 14th, added another highlight to the Marine Park Summer Concert Series, offering diverse music and entertainment events. Despite being shortened due to early mosquito spraying to combat West Nile Virus, the concert delivered a

In a spirited event filled with food and lively music, One Brooklyn Health (OBH) brought the community together to focus on diabetes prevention and management at the OBH Health Fair, held at the Pierre Toussaint Health Clinic, at 1110 Eastern Parkway, on Friday, August 16th.

On Tuesday, August 13th, the pickleball community came together to celebrate “Pickleball in Paradise,” an event honoring the one-year anniversary of the official opening of the pickleball courts in Marine Park. This festive event, initially planned to celebrate National Pickleball Day, had been rescheduled due

By Bernard Carragher In the summertime, Broadway seems crowded with musical fare. If you are looking for a play to see, you have to head off-Broadway. Last week I saw a good one, Someone Spectacular, by Domenica Feraud at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theater at

In 2022, Bay Ridge resident Jill Hudson achieved her lifelong dream: opening her very own performing arts school for children and teens, right here in Bay Ridge! She started directing shows with kids in her backyard when she was just 7 years old. “Normal kids

By Beraca Community Development Corporation A hot, sunny day. Long lines going around the block of men, women and even some children waiting their turn. This might sound like a crowd waiting to join a roller coaster or other ride at Six Flags or Coney

On Sunday, August 4th, dozens of baseball fans of all ages braved the rain to meet legendary Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Dwight “Doc” Gooden at a special meet and greet. Held at the Bull’s Eye Sports Pub, at 2073 Flatbush Avenue, the event saw

They say the “Third Time’s a Charm,” and they were right!  With rain predicted for July 24-25, and Hurricane Debby on the way, the fifth concert of the Marine Park Concert Series was postponed twice! But the Scott Yahney & Friends Band finally held their

Kids didn’t have to wait until December to celebrate Christmas this year – the Fuzzy Lemons held a special “Christmas in July” concert for children at the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park on Wednesday, July 31st. The Marine Park Concert series is sponsored