Lifestyle & Culture

Rat Infestation in Brooklyn Spurred by Building Boom

Residents in Prospect Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant, Bushwick and Brownsville report more rat sightings than anywhere else in the city.

May 29, 2019 12:28 PM Read more >

Prospect Park Debuts New Communal Grill Stations

Two triple grill stations are now ready for summer BBQ fun in the southeastern section of Prospect Park

May 28, 2019 10:37 AM Read more >

Memorial Day - A Commemoration of Our Fallen Soldiers

Originally known as Decoration Day, became an official federal holiday in 1971, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

May 24, 2019 1:03 PM Read more >

Teens Get Swaggy Makeovers at Parker's Prom Dress Giveaway

Brooklyn high school seniors were treated to free prom attire complete with shoes, accessories, make-up and hair styling consultations

May 23, 2019 12:58 PM Read more >

Lag B'Omer Celebrations Will Light up Central Brooklyn

A break from the semi-mourning of the Omer, the period between Passover and Shavuot, Jewish communities celebrate Lag B'Omer with bonfires, parades -- and weddings!

May 21, 2019 11:45 AM Read more >

Elijah G. Stroud Playground Reopens After $5M Overhaul

Prospect Heights and Crown Heights kids have now a newly revamped playing field to burn off their energy!

May 21, 2019 11:24 AM Read more >

Last Bud Not Least, Prospect Parks Spring Fling Returns

From a '90s-themed roller skating disco, to shearing sheep at the zoo and outdoor theater -- there are plenty of options to get busy in Brooklyn's backyard

May 16, 2019 5:56 PM Read more >

This Is What Prospect Park's Shirley Chisholm Monument Will Look Like

The 40-foot lace-like steel installation, featuring images of Chisholm intertwined with the dome of the U.S. Capitol building, will be bright and bold just like Chisholm's legacy

May 14, 2019 11:43 AM Read more >

Not Just Brunch Again! 5 Alternatives to Show Your 'Favorite Girl' Some Mother's Day Love

Show the ladies in your life love the Brooklyn way -- with beautiful shared experiences like tours, picnics, strolls and more!

May 10, 2019 2:13 PM Read more >

'Whitman at 200:' Brooklyn Public Library Pays Tribute to Brooklyn's Bard

The weekend of poetry, music and debate celebrates Walt Whitman's work and complicated legacy

May 7, 2019 1:58 PM Read more >