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Where Darts Meets Shuffleboard: NYC's First Pétanque Bar is in Brooklyn

On Sunday, Carreau Club in Industry City hosted a Péntaque tournament commemorating Bastille Day with the traditionally French sport and a pastis bar

Jul 18, 2022 10:31 AM Read more >

The Real Mother Shuckers Are Bringing Oysters—and its Black History— Back to NYC

Brooklyn's Ben "Moody" Harney, founder of Real Mother Shuckers, is sharing his love of great oysters with New York City, as well as the fascinating and little-known Black history of the industry

Jul 13, 2022 10:48 AM Read more >

NYC Mayor Appoints New Mental Health Officials

Eva Wong and Brian Stettin, the new Adams administration officials, have the support of many local healthcare leaders and elected officials.

Jul 13, 2022 10:34 AM Read more >

For These NYC Residents, Making Travel Accessible for the Disabled is a Family Affair

The blog, Accessible Travel NYC, started by Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad, puts a spotlight on accessible travel experiences for disabled people.

Jul 12, 2022 4:48 PM Read more >

Outdoor Shakespeare Opens at Industry City

After two sold out performances, The 2022 Brooklyn Shakespeare Festival is set to return to Industry City for the remainder of the summer.

Jul 12, 2022 1:16 PM Read more >

Landlords vs. Tenants: One Small Property Owner Shares Her Perspective

'It seems like the landlords and tenants are put against each other. It shouldn't be, because the small landlords see people as their bread and butter.'

Jul 12, 2022 1:13 PM Read more >

Children of Incarcerated Parents Receive Surprise Donation of 21 Bikes, Thanks to the Nigel Sylvester Foundation

"What’s summer without bikes? Our scholars are beyond excited to test them out.” said Sharon Content, Children of Promise founder and president.

Jul 11, 2022 4:10 PM Read more >

To Landmark or to Not Landmark? Here's What Neighbors and Developers Discussed Re: the Fate of 120-Year-Old Mansion in Bed-Stuy

The neighborhood meeting happened just two days before the Landmark Preservation Commission will decide on next steps.

Jul 11, 2022 2:32 PM Read more >

Five People Indicted in Brooklyn for a Scheme to Silence American Critics of China

Defendants include a federal law enforcement officer and a private investigator who lied to FBI agents and obstructed justice

Jul 11, 2022 2:28 PM Read more >

A Boring Story About Straight Vampires? No Way, Says This BK Author in Her New Book, 'Youngblood'

'If I wanted to write a book about straight vampires falling in love at a boarding school, it would be tremendously boring. Those are just stories that have been told so many times.'

Jul 11, 2022 1:35 PM Read more >