In response to the tragic events in Orlando, local businesswoman Jessi Arrington has organized a “Human Rainbow.” She invites neighbors of all ages who would like to show their support to “dress solidly in one bright color of the rainbow” and gather at the center of the Brooklyn Bridge on Tuesday, June 14th at 6:30 […]
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OPA! The 39th Annual Greek Festival is in Full Swing on Schermerhorn St.
Nobody parties like the Greeks, and this year’s Annual Greek Festival of the Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Brooklyn is proving it again. The church’s 39th annual festival has been in full swing all week and Saturday is your last chance this year to sample the delicious home-made Greek food and pastries, […]
Come One, Come All to P.S. 8’s Paddlewheeler Block Party This Saturday
P.S. 8 invites one and all to come out this Saturday, June 11th to enjoy delicious food, fun rides, arts & crafts and a performance by the MS8 rock band at their annual Paddlewheeler Block Party. We have it on good authority there will be a dunk tank, too. The festivities take place 12:00 pm […]
Fourth Of July Fireworks On East River Again
Macy’s tells us that this year’s Fourth of July Fireworks will be launched from the East River again. Prime viewing locations will be the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the high floors or roof decks of any buildings with river views.
Fleet Week Begins Tomorrow, Continues Through Memorial Day Weekend
Fleet Week begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 25, with a parade of ships that, starting at 11:30 a.m., will proceed from the Narrows up through New York Harbor, past the Statue of Liberty and Battery Park, up to the George Washington Bridge. The ships will then head back to their assigned docks: some at the Cruise […]
Council Member Levin’s Town Hall Meeting Thursday Evening
City Council Member Stephen Levin will hold a Brooklyn Heights Town Hall this Thursday evening, May 26, from 7:00 to 9:00, in the Second Floor Community Room at 140 Cadman Plaza West. Update: Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and State Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon will also be there. Among the topics to be discussed are: (1) […]
Brooklyn Historical Society Events This Week
On Tuesday evening, May 24, at 6:30, multi-media journalist and author Amy Goodman, producer of Democracy Now!, and co-author David Goodman, will discuss the show, now in its twentieth year of shining “light on important issues that are overlooked by mainstream news coverage”, and their book by the same title. Admission is $5, or free […]
Scenes and Music From Willowtown Fair
The weather forecast for Saturday afternoon was threatening, but the rain held off for the duration of this year’s Willowtown Fair. Artists were busy painting young faces and arms. Iris Cafe sold tacos and roasted corn on the cob, and kids frolicked on a bouncy castle. Video and more photos after the jump. Under overcast […]
Senator Squadron 8th Annual Community Convention This Sunday
State Senator Daniel Squadron wants to know what issues are most important to you. Join him in conversation at the Eighth Annual Community Convention this Sunday, May 15th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm, PS124, The Yung Wing School, 40 Division Street (bet Bowery & Market), New York, NY. RSVP online or by calling 212-298-5565.
Willowtown Fair Next Saturday
The annual spring Willowtown Fair will take place on Saturday, May 14 on Willow Place (between Joralemon and State streets) from noon to 5:00 p.m. This year’s event will feature food for sale from Iris Cafe, home baked goods and plants for sale, a Willowtown Bluegrass Band, Fire Engine Co. 224, face painters, games, rides, […]
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