Lifestyle & Culture

The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana begins at sunset on Friday, Sept. 15. 

In celebration of the seven-decade milestone, this year’s Gala will feature a Presidential Fireside Cha with the presidents of Botswana and Namibia.

The project, referred to as the Canarsie Pier Connector, aimed to provide direct access to Jamaica Bay by linking it via an existing bike network to the entrance of Canarsie Pier, in an effort to provide alternatives to automobile travel.

The Brooklyn Public Library's central branch is also featuring an exhibition that celebrates Jay-Z's career until October.

Events include an alternative rap show, a hip-hop activity night and a block party.

Hundreds of supporters and community members gathered for a moving memorial to honor O’Shae Sibley, a Black gay man who was killed in a hate crime last week.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden names East 25th Street between Avenue D and Clarendon Road in Flatbush as Greenest Residential Block.

The event featured live music and dance performances, a merengue lesson, as well as a number of Dominican eats.

Pizza parlors that use coal and wood-burning ovens must now slice pollution by 75%, which could cost a lot of dough.

Afropunk Brooklyn, taking place Aug. 26 and 27 at the Greenpoint Terminal Market, will feature such acts as Jazmine Sullivan, Toby Nwigwe, Iniko, Dreamer Isioma and more!