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Lower Studio Rates Hit the Right Note at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Lower Studio Rates Hit the Right Note at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

A gift from Tito’s Handmade Vodka has helped NYC musicians access affordable practice spaces at the Park Slope nonprofit.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum to Host Tu BiShvat Celebration on Feb. 9

Brooklyn Children’s Museum to Host Tu BiShvat Celebration on Feb. 9

The event offers interactive workshops, music and art to celebrate Tu BiShvat, a Jewish holiday that celebrates ecological awareness.
Kings Bay Library Wins BKLYN Robotics League Championship

Kings Bay Library Wins BKLYN Robotics League Championship

Washington Irving and Cortelyou Libraries follow in second and third places as all three teams advance to citywide competition.
How to Donate Blood in Brooklyn as Supply Plummets to Critically Low Levels

How to Donate Blood in Brooklyn as Supply Plummets to Critically Low Levels

The New York Blood Center is urging Brooklyn residents to donate blood after declaring a blood emergency.
Evictions Threaten Brooklyn’s Houseboat Community

Evictions Threaten Brooklyn’s Houseboat Community

Residents who live on houseboats in Mill Basin face an uncertain future as renovations on a marina owned by Kings Plaza Shopping Center are forcing them to seek new homes, the Gothamist reported.
New Exhibit Examines Brooklyn’s Role in Slavery

New Exhibit Examines Brooklyn’s Role in Slavery

Confronting the painful legacy of slavery in Brooklyn reveals its enduring impact on the borough’s identity, economy and culture.
Celebrate MLK’s Legacy With a Health Freedom Walk in Brooklyn

Celebrate MLK’s Legacy With a Health Freedom Walk in Brooklyn

In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the nonprofit Plant Powered Metro New York will host four parallel Health Freedom Walks across New York City on Monday, Jan. 20, including one in Bed-Stuy.
Brooklyn's Hottest Neighborhoods For Home Buyers And Renters in 2025

Brooklyn's Hottest Neighborhoods For Home Buyers And Renters in 2025

Six Brooklyn neighborhoods, along with three in Queens, will likely see a bulk of the city's real estate purchases and rentals in 2025, according to StreetEasy.
Brooklyn Children's Museum to Commemorate MLK Day With Performances, Marches

Brooklyn Children's Museum to Commemorate MLK Day With Performances, Marches

Explore age-appropriate ways to talk about race, racism and a world without war on Jan. 19 and Jan. 20.
New Charter School For Girls to Open in Flatbush, Brooklyn

New Charter School For Girls to Open in Flatbush, Brooklyn

The Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School will have a STEAM-focused curriculum for girls and gender-expansive youth.