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After 35 Years, Fort Greene's Academy Diner Is Shutting Down

After 35 Years, Fort Greene's Academy Diner Is Shutting Down

Locals will miss the neighborhood spot for its affordable, all-day breakfast menu and welcoming service.
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2019 Wingate Concert Series Returns with Monica, Al B. Sure, Bebe Winans and More!

2019 Wingate Concert Series Returns with Monica, Al B. Sure, Bebe Winans and More!

BJ the Chicago Kid, Angie Stone, Third World, Avant and William McDowell, among others, are also joining this year’s soulful lineup
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Shootings Continue to Spike in Central and East Brooklyn

Shootings Continue to Spike in Central and East Brooklyn

Brownsville, East New York, Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy have seen a 28 percent increase in shootings, according to new NYPD data
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NYC's Largest State Park Debuts in East New York

NYC's Largest State Park Debuts in East New York

A former landfill along Jamaica Bay has been transformed into a green oasis, the 407-acre Shirley Chisholm State Park
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It's a Graduation! Bklyn Dads Complete Program that Helps Them Reconnect with Their Kids

It's a Graduation! Bklyn Dads Complete Program that Helps Them Reconnect with Their Kids

The free 12-week class empowers previously absent dads to become a strong and caring presence in their children's lives
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Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Return to Brooklyn Bridge

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Return to Brooklyn Bridge

Check out our selection of local destinations where Brooklynites can watch Macy's dazzling pyrotechnic extravaganza
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At Post Office Renaming, Clarke Vows to Improve Postal Service in Central Brooklyn

At Post Office Renaming, Clarke Vows to Improve Postal Service in Central Brooklyn

Rep. Clarke is the channeling the "fighting spirit" of the late Rep. Major Owens, a progressive advocate for education and equality, to restore her constituents' faith in reliable postal service
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Little Explorers Can Discover the Great American Wilderness at this New Exhibit

Little Explorers Can Discover the Great American Wilderness at this New Exhibit

Reading Zoo is a new storybook-based exhibit that draws inspiration from the Brooklyn Children's Museum’s collection of animal taxidermy.
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48th Annual International African Arts Festival to Feature Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Etana and More!

The longest running cultural arts festival in the U.S. dedicated to celebrating the cultural and historical legacy of people of African descent returns from July 4-7
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Bklyn Kids Can Keep Busy with These Summer Sports Classes at Local Parks

Bklyn Kids Can Keep Busy with These Summer Sports Classes at Local Parks

The CityParks Foundation is offering free track and field, golf and tennis classes at local parks throughout Central Brooklyn
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