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This Weekend: Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Celebrates Brooklyn Pride

This Weekend: Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Celebrates Brooklyn Pride

Free, all-ages dance party at Pier 3 at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Center For Black Literature Extends Deadline For Writers Retreat to Friday

Center For Black Literature Extends Deadline For Writers Retreat to Friday

The retreat will take place from July 15 to July 20 in Utica, New York.
Sicilian Sensation Piccola Cucina Finally Lands in Brooklyn

Sicilian Sensation Piccola Cucina Finally Lands in Brooklyn

The sixth location of Piccola Cucina also has two rooms for rent above the restaurant.
Take the NYC Older Resident Survey

Take the NYC Older Resident Survey

The survey will be available throughout the month of May, which has been designated as “Older Americans Month” by the City.
A Friendship Between Two Roses Blossomed in Brooklyn

A Friendship Between Two Roses Blossomed in Brooklyn

Rose Rubino and Rose Sollitto's friendship has endured over 90 years.
Park Slope Welcomes New Lebanese Culinary Gem

Park Slope Welcomes New Lebanese Culinary Gem

Siblings Samaya Boueri Ziade and George Boueri opened Sawa, their first restaurant, in April.
Seniors, Get Ready For The LGBTQ Older Adults Prom May 15

Seniors, Get Ready For The LGBTQ Older Adults Prom May 15

The prom is inspired by high school dances from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
What's Happening in Brooklyn This 4/20 Weekend

What's Happening in Brooklyn This 4/20 Weekend

Whether you're chilling with friends, exploring nature, or simply enjoying your favorite munchies, there's plenty to do, and we've compiled the tightest list.
Atlantic Avenue's Newest Entry Serves up Lebanese Tacos

Atlantic Avenue's Newest Entry Serves up Lebanese Tacos

El Cedro melds Lebanese and Mexican cuisine, highlighting a long — and often unknown — history between the two countries.
Second Migrant Shelter Quietly Opens in Clinton Hill, One Block Away From Large Shelter Complex

Second Migrant Shelter Quietly Opens in Clinton Hill, One Block Away From Large Shelter Complex

Several Clinton Hill residents who spoke to BK Reader said they did not know about the opening of the new shelter on Ryerson Street.