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The drills were led by tennis champions Sloane Stephens and John Isner.
29/08/2025

The drills were led by tennis champions Sloane Stephens and John Isner.

A perfect serve! Six players from the Kings County Tennis League (KCTL) participated in a clinic at Arthur Ashe Stadium Aug. 26. …

“Our annual backpack drive is designed to help ease the financial burden for families in Sunset Park and neighboring com...
29/08/2025

“Our annual backpack drive is designed to help ease the financial burden for families in Sunset Park and neighboring communities. It’s always heartwarming to see the joy on children’s faces as they receive their school supplies.”

Thousands of supplies have already been distributed as students gear up for the new school year It’s back to school time for …

“MESA South Brooklyn will blend the tight-knit family environment, rigorous instruction, and college and career preparat...
28/08/2025

“MESA South Brooklyn will blend the tight-knit family environment, rigorous instruction, and college and career preparation for which MESA is well-known.”

The first MESA charter school was founded in 2013 in Bushwick A new school is in session in Dyker Heights. Math, Engineering …

"There were many times where it was on the proposed closure list, and today we’re here to say not only is Fort Hamilton ...
27/08/2025

"There were many times where it was on the proposed closure list, and today we’re here to say not only is Fort Hamilton staying open, but that the federal government is making a $42.7 million investment to make the necessary improvements and the critical upgrades to keep Fort Hamilton top-notch."

Over the next few years, Fort Hamilton Army Base will be getting a major facelift. U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-11, with Col. …

A multi-car crash left seven people injured in Bay Ridge Aug. 21.
27/08/2025

A multi-car crash left seven people injured in Bay Ridge Aug. 21.

A multi-car crash left seven people injured in Bay Ridge Aug. 21. Cops said at 9:45 a.m., a man, 58, was driving …

“Even though I’m a Jersey guy, it’s a blast to come out to the Feast of Santa Rosalia and celebrate with the Italian Ame...
26/08/2025

“Even though I’m a Jersey guy, it’s a blast to come out to the Feast of Santa Rosalia and celebrate with the Italian American community here. And being Sicilian-American, it means even more celebrating our island’s saintly patroness.”

 Holy cannoli! The Santa Rosalia Feast hosted the third annual Cannoli Eating Contest outside Villabate Alba Bakery, 7001 18th Avenue, Aug. 22. …

Aug. 15,16 and 17, marked the 56th anniversary of the famed Woodstock Music and Art Fair that took place in the upstate ...
26/08/2025

Aug. 15,16 and 17, marked the 56th anniversary of the famed Woodstock Music and Art Fair that took place in the upstate town of Bethel in 1969 on the massive dairy farm owned by Max Yasgur by White Lake.

This past weekend, Aug. 15,16 and 17, marked the 56th anniversary of the famed Woodstock Music and Art Fair that took place in …

“There are so many people to thank — the seniors themselves first and foremost.”
25/08/2025

“There are so many people to thank — the seniors themselves first and foremost.”

 It’s here to stay. After rallies because of fear of permanent closure due to increased rent costs, the United Senior Center of …

“I’m so glad to see that it’s finally come to fruition.”
25/08/2025

“I’m so glad to see that it’s finally come to fruition.”

The bridge was originally built in 1880 The ribbon was cut to celebrate the rehabilitation of the Ocean Avenue Pedestrian Bridge on Aug. 21. …

“The mural also recognizes the contributions of a multigenerational host of great individuals and guardians of the city ...
22/08/2025

“The mural also recognizes the contributions of a multigenerational host of great individuals and guardians of the city and pays tribute to the immigrants of many lands who continue to bring their faith and hope to New York.”

The 25-foot high mural features immigrants, first responders and historical figures A Brooklyn-based artist has created the largest permanent artwork commissioned for …

While the Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton still appears on the closure list by the Center of Military History (CM...
22/08/2025

While the Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton still appears on the closure list by the Center of Military History (CMH), several elected officials have fired off letters to the CMH and their umbrella agencies urging that the museum be saved.

While the Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton still appears on the closure list by the Center of Military History (CMH), several elected …

The opening is now planned for spring 2026.
21/08/2025

The opening is now planned for spring 2026.

The space is slated to open spring of next year The Green-Wood Cemetery provided an update on construction of its greenhouse and …

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