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NYC Communities Fight Closure of Brooklyn's Aviator Sports

NYC Communities Fight Closure of Brooklyn's Aviator Sports

The large sports complex has been hosting programming for children and teens since 2008. Now they say they have to close in just two weeks, but parents and children aren’t going down without a fight.
Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts Today

Mandatory Composting in New York City Starts Today

All New York City residents are required to separate yard waste, food scraps and food-soiled paper from trash and recycling starting on April 1.
Brooklyn's Aviator Sports to Close Indoor Activities

Brooklyn's Aviator Sports to Close Indoor Activities

The facility may be taken over by another operator, as the National Parks Service in January issued a Requests for Proposals to find a successor.
City Parks Foundation Opens Registration for Free Spring Sports Programs

City Parks Foundation Opens Registration for Free Spring Sports Programs

Free sports and fitness programs for youth and seniors available in parks across all five boroughs.
Brooklyn Leaders Reflect And Honor Shirley Chisholm

Brooklyn Leaders Reflect And Honor Shirley Chisholm

Brooklyn Borough Hall President Antonio Reynoso hosted an event honoring the legacy of former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. 
Shamrocks And Cheers! 3 St. Patrick's Day Parades in Brooklyn

Shamrocks And Cheers! 3 St. Patrick's Day Parades in Brooklyn

Go find your pot of gold, Brooklyn!
Luxury Real Estate in Brooklyn: Top 12 Most Expensive Sales of the Year

Luxury Real Estate in Brooklyn: Top 12 Most Expensive Sales of the Year

Townhouses led Brooklyn’s luxury real estate market in 2024, with multimillion-dollar deals closing across the borough, but the all-time record remained untouched, according to Brownstoner.
Greenpoint’s Dining Scene Gets a Mediterranean Upgrade

Greenpoint’s Dining Scene Gets a Mediterranean Upgrade

Nerina, a new Greek restaurant on Commercial Street, offers elevated mezze dishes to share, including grilled olives, bass crudo and more.
Brooklyn Skating Community Feels Like It's on Thin Ice as Vendor Selection at Prospect Park Nears

Brooklyn Skating Community Feels Like It's on Thin Ice as Vendor Selection at Prospect Park Nears

As the Prospect Park Alliance makes a final decision for new operators for the rinks at Le Frak Center at Lakeside, some roller skaters feel that their input is being ignored.
NYC's Only Unionized Pizzeria is Closing

NYC's Only Unionized Pizzeria is Closing

"I cried for a while," said one worker at Barboncino, a beloved pizzeria in Crown Heights, reflecting on its imminent closure.