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Brooklyn Bridge Park's 'Movies With A View' Returns with All-Female Directors Lineup!

Brooklyn Bridge Park's 'Movies With A View' Returns with All-Female Directors Lineup!

This summer, 'Movies With A View' returns with an all-female directors roster and adds a new talk series featuring NYC's leading women.

Crown Heights Harriet's Apothecary Brings Healing and Self-Care to BRIC

Every Friday, the healing circle Harriet's Apothecary will offer free wellness sessions and self-care practices including restorative yoga and guided meditations.
City Issues Last-Minute Warnings for a Safe and Healthy Fourth of July

City Issues Last-Minute Warnings for a Safe and Healthy Fourth of July

City officials urge New Yorkers to leave fireworks to the professionals and to swap their cars for public transportation or cabs when drinking. Photo credit: epochtimes.

'History Teaches Us to Resist' -- A Talk with Civil Rights Activist Dr. Mary Frances Berry at Bklyn Historical Society

Resistance is not new, and it is not going away, as Dr. Berry analyzes in her latest book Photo credit: wypr.org The Brooklyn Historical Society is welcoming Civil Rights activist Dr.
Bed-Stuy Rat Summit Calls for Humane Pest Control

Bed-Stuy Rat Summit Calls for Humane Pest Control

Are feral cats the answer to keeping rodents out of Brooklyn? From left to right: District Manager Henry Butler, Community Board Chair Richard Flateau, BP Eric Adams and Councilmember Robert Cornegy, Jr. commence the Rat Summit.
'Long Live the Kane' - Big Daddy Kane Performs 30th Anniversary Concert at Coney Island Amphitheater

'Long Live the Kane' - Big Daddy Kane Performs 30th Anniversary Concert at Coney Island Amphitheater

Hip-hop veterans including DJ Mister Cee, Doug E. Fresh, Marley Marl, Fly Ty, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte and Masta Ace gathered to pay tribute the legendary Big Daddy Kane.
Two Up-and-Coming Brooklyn Filmmakers Win $10K Storytellers Scholarship

Two Up-and-Coming Brooklyn Filmmakers Win $10K Storytellers Scholarship

The two Brooklyn filmmakers were among the ten finalists chosen from 1,000 students who submitted their works. Jall Cowasji (right) and Mushfica Masud (left). Photo courtesy Nikon Storytellers Scholarship.
Comptroller Launches Probe After 820 NYCHA Kids Tested High for Lead

Comptroller Launches Probe After 820 NYCHA Kids Tested High for Lead

More than 800 children living in NYCHA housing tested positive for lead poisoning, despite the city's previous claims that only 19 children had shown concerning levels. NYCHA Grant Houses.

July 4th is Upon Us -- Where to Watch the Fireworks in Brooklyn

Check out our five top recommendations on where Brooklynites can enjoy the July 4th fireworks close to home.

It’s Getting Hot! How and Where to Stay Cool in Central Brooklyn!

In lieu of the first heatwave in 2018, the city is opening cooling centers, extending public pool hours, and issuing recommendations on how to stay cool and safe!