Lifestyle & Culture

Rare Photos Tell the History of Black Brooklyn in New Book

A photograph collector and a CUNY historian collaborate on ‘Historic Black Brooklyn: 400 Years Of Struggle And Hope’

Nov 8, 2021 9:58 AM Read more >

Rep. Yvette Clarke and AG Letitia James to be Recognized in Shirley Chisholm Awards Night

The Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute will hold its inaugural SCCI Award Ceremony on Friday night

Nov 5, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

50 for the 50th: New Landmark Map Celebrates 50th Running of New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon will be run for the 50th time this weekend, and new map is pointing out 50 landmarks across the course

Nov 4, 2021 1:08 PM Read more >

Parade to Honor Brownsville and Bed-Stuy Veterans

The parade will march from Fulton Park to Sarotoga Ave. on Saturday

Nov 3, 2021 11:39 AM Read more >

BK Catholic Diocese on Firing Gay Music Teacher: 'Church Law Is Clear'

The Brooklyn Catholic Diocese fired music teacher Matthew LaBanca from positions he'd held for more than 10 years after it discovered he married his partner this August

Nov 1, 2021 4:07 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Wheelchair Using Chiweenie Wins Top Spot in Fort Greene Doggie Dress Up Competition

Fort Greene PUPS held its 23rd annual Great PUPkin parade on Sunday, where pups from across the city could showcase their finest looks.

Nov 1, 2021 12:52 PM Read more >

New Film Celebrates Legacy of 'The East,' Bed-Stuy’s Historic Afrocentric Organization

'The Sun Rises in the East' chronicles how the 1970s organization planted the seeds of Black pride in the community.

Nov 1, 2021 10:23 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Excitement Fills Bedford Union Armory as Major Owens Community Center Officially Opens

The new health and wellness center was officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by a number of community and political stakeholders

Oct 28, 2021 12:04 PM Read more >

What to Do in BOOO-klyn This Halloween Weekend

Dust off your costumes, jazz up your mask and hit the streets of Brooklyn this weekend for some freaky fun and adrenaline-inducing adventures!

Oct 27, 2021 2:28 PM Read more >

Honk for Pumpkin! East New York Great Grandma Is Turning 105

Family members of Kathleen "Pumpkin" Dowling are asking people in East New York to honk, shout or leave flowers at her housing complex Thursday to show love on her 105th birthday

Oct 13, 2021 9:23 PM Read more >