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‘Spooktacular’ Halloween Party in East Flatbush to Give Out Free Winter Coats

For families in economic crisis, these Brooklyn-based nonprofits are throwing a party with a purpose.
Bed-Stuy's Mamacita Comida Awarded $2,000 Black Business Month Grant

Bed-Stuy's Mamacita Comida Awarded $2,000 Black Business Month Grant

Brooklyn’s first Spanish-Asian fusion restaurant, Mamacita Comida, was just awarded a $2,000 grant from GoFundMe.
BRIC JazzFest Reaches BK Gen Z Through Genre-Bending Lineup

BRIC JazzFest Reaches BK Gen Z Through Genre-Bending Lineup

The festival's array of established and emerging artists blended jazz and hip-hop to create a unique sound.
The Future of a Historic Brownsville Mural Remains Unknown

The Future of a Historic Brownsville Mural Remains Unknown

By Elizabeth Trotter On Oct. 21, community garden members, neighbors, and developers held a public meeting to discuss the future of the Brownsville mural that has identified the Jess Good Rewards Children’s garden for the past twenty years.
Bed-Stuy Students Take to the Sky with New Aviation Program

Bed-Stuy Students Take to the Sky with New Aviation Program

A new flight program is opening the door in Bed-Stuy for students to earn their wings.
The Brooklyn Tower— BK's Tallest Skyscraper— is Almost Ready for its World Debut

The Brooklyn Tower— BK's Tallest Skyscraper— is Almost Ready for its World Debut

The 93-story skyscraper and residential tower at 9 Dekalb Ave. is billed as a "once-in-a-generation" building that "promises new beginnings."
Snapchat's Augmented Reality Experience Launches at Greenpoint's Newtown Creek

Snapchat's Augmented Reality Experience Launches at Greenpoint's Newtown Creek

A new augmented reality experience is now available at the Newtown Creek Nature Walk in Greenpoint along Newtown and Whale Creek.

Assemblymember Rajkumar and Mayor Adams Designate Diwali as a School Holiday in NYC

In order for Diwali to be designated as an official school holiday, a bill that removes Anniversary Day as a school holiday was passed.
Ethyl's, a Novelty Disco Dance Bar, Opens in Williamsburg

Ethyl's, a Novelty Disco Dance Bar, Opens in Williamsburg

Ethyl's is a new disco-inspired dance bar with a fun, mouth-watering menu located at 312 Grand St.

Here's What You Missed at the First-Ever Brooklyn Changemakers Ball

Activists Alicia Garza and Ai-jen Poo were honored presenters at the event.