Lifestyle & Culture

Red Cross Responds to Five Brooklyn Emergences After Fires Dot New York

The American Red Cross in Greater New York assisted 31 Brooklynites in the past week

Jul 10, 2024 8:23 AM Read more >

NYC Outlines Critical Heat Emergency Plan Through Wednesday

New Yorkers should also take advantage of additional cool options such as museums, movie theaters and pools

Jul 9, 2024 9:11 AM Read more >

Community Celebrates Official Opening of Red Hook Skatepark

State-of-the-art skate and BMX features replace an asphalt lot at Harold Ickes Playground

Jul 8, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

City Urges Restaurants to Apply for Outdoor Dining Program by Aug 3 or Remove Setups Immediately

Establishments must apply in order to continue offering outdoor dining, non-compliant businesses will receive fines

Jul 8, 2024 1:46 PM Read more >

Free Pasta in Bushwick?

How one Bushwick restaurant plans to give back to its neighbors

Jul 5, 2024 2:21 PM Read more >

Meet Hetty Lui McKinnon, a 2024 James Beard Award Winner

The Brooklyn-based chef's cookbook "Tenderheart" won this year's vegetable-focused book award.

Jun 27, 2024 1:48 PM Read more >

Annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade Survives The Heat

The sun was blazing, but the parade drew thousands of people to Coney Island this weekend.

Jun 24, 2024 11:43 AM Read more >

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Names Jared Della Valle as Board Chair

Della Valle is the principal and co-founder of Alloy Development.

Jun 23, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month With One Love Fest

From a dance class by Soca N Sweat, to authentic Caribbean cuisine, One Love Fest is a unique way to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Little Caribbean.

Jun 21, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

From Pain to Peace: Mahalo Massage is Transforming Lives Through the Art of Touch

After 17 years in the massage therapy business, Mahalo Massage Owner Bob Gallagher sits down with BK Reader to share her journey

Jun 21, 2024 9:42 AM Read more >