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A Sensory Gym For Kids on Autism Spectrum Just Opened in Weeksville

A Sensory Gym For Kids on Autism Spectrum Just Opened in Weeksville

The sensory gym was named in honor of longtime BKS board member Fran Bernstein, who passed way in 2017
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'Bushwick is Beautiful:' New Mural Aims for the Revival of Knickerbocker Ave

'Bushwick is Beautiful:' New Mural Aims for the Revival of Knickerbocker Ave

Bushwick pizzeria owner Salvatore Polizzi and local artists joined for the Bushwick is Beautiful Initiative to beautify Knickerbocker Avenue.
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Flatbush Nostrand Junction Tour Explores Little-Known Neighborhood History

Flatbush Nostrand Junction Tour Explores Little-Known Neighborhood History

The Flatbush Nostrand Junction is widely known as a massive transportation hub, but just how long the area has been connecting Brooklyn may surprise you.
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Ramen Noodles, Family and Tradition Are the Focus of This New Japanese Diner in BK

Ramen Noodles, Family and Tradition Are the Focus of This New Japanese Diner in BK

This new Williamsburg restaurant carries on Tonchin's tradition of fresh ingredients and home-cooked meals.
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Saint Francis College Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Downtown Campus

Saint Francis College Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Downtown Campus

The ceremony featured a bagpipe processional and speeches from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and State Senator Andrew Gounardes.
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Bushwick’s 'Farm to People' Eatery Hosts Fungi-Friendly Event to Kick Off Climate Week

Bushwick’s 'Farm to People' Eatery Hosts Fungi-Friendly Event to Kick Off Climate Week

“Mushrooms are just as fascinating as plants," said award-winning chef, Sophia Roe, during the event's panel discussion.
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Father-Daughter Duo from Bklyn Fulfills Childhood Dream as Contestants in 'The Amazing Race'

Father-Daughter Duo from Bklyn Fulfills Childhood Dream as Contestants in 'The Amazing Race'

Sharik Atkinson grew up watching 'The Amazing Race' with her dad. Now, the Brooklyn pair are about to root for themselves, as some of the latest competitors in the CBS series.
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Chi Ossé's Anti-Overdose Bill Doesn't Only Save Lives—It's Also Record-Setting

Chi Ossé's Anti-Overdose Bill Doesn't Only Save Lives—It's Also Record-Setting

Opioid overdoses spiked during the pandemic and continue to rise, which is part of what makes Ossé's bill so urgent, he said.
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Start Saying Goodbye to Those Summer Nights, The First Day of Fall is Here

If you hadn't switched out the summer wardrobe, now is the time
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BK Winner Tyler Drayton on What it Takes to Be ‘Mentor of the Year’

BK Winner Tyler Drayton on What it Takes to Be ‘Mentor of the Year’

On Wednesday, MENTOR NY will name Brooklyn's Tyler Drayton a 'Mentor of the Year' at this year's awards ceremony.
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