Lifestyle & Culture

Ujima, The Third Principal of Kwanzaa, is Collective Work And Responsibility

On Kwanzaa's third day, former NBA player Taj Gibson exemplifies Ujima through community-driven projects in Brooklyn.

Dec 28, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Writer Pens Book to Spark Big Dreams in Little Readers

"I'm a Big Fish, Not a Guppy!" by author Fatimah Basir encourages children to keep dreaming and reaching for more.

Dec 26, 2024 12:24 PM Read more >

The Books Brooklyn Loved: Top Picks And Checkouts of 2024

Looking for something to read? Take a look at what The Brooklyn Public Library staff recommends and what fellow readers checked out in 2024.

Dec 26, 2024 12:13 PM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: BK Reader's Top-14 Spotify Christmas Playlist

This ultimate holiday playlist that will have your entire family rockin' around the Christmas Tree!

Dec 25, 2024 4:04 AM Read more >

NYC Economy Nears Full Recovery as 65M Visitors Flock The City in 2024

NYC tourism sees a 3.5% rise, with subway ridership surging to 1 billion trips in 2024.

Dec 25, 2024 3:29 AM Read more >

Festive Holiday Recipe: Latkes

The traditional potato dish is fried in oil to celebrate the Hanukkah miracle of the oil in the Temple menorah lasting for eight days, instead of one.

Dec 23, 2024 8:02 AM Read more >

Celebrating The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa!

Founded in 1966, the seven-day festival is a way for African Americans to practice community building and heritage

Dec 20, 2024 9:04 AM Read more >

Citi Bike is Expanding in Brooklyn

Citibike is expanding into Brownsville, East New York, Kensington and Bay Ridge. In addition, more docking stations will be added in Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Park Slope.

Dec 17, 2024 9:11 AM Read more >

Best Holiday Recipe: Vegan Eggnog

Time for Christmas Cuisinart! Today's holiday recipe is for the lactose-intolerant, vegans and for those looking to avoid dairy.

Dec 16, 2024 8:19 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Children’s Museum to Host NYC's Largest Family Kwanzaa Celebration

The five-day event is organized in collaboration with the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation.

Dec 13, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >