Local Business Spotlight: The IDEAL School of Manhattan

Fostering inclusive education where students of all abilities learn, grow and thrive together.

Beloved Park Slope Puppet Theater Shutting Down After 40 Years

The longtime marionette theater on Sixth Avenue is looking for a new home after entertaining Park Slope families for decades.

City Advances Long-Awaited Protected Bike Lane Around Prospect Park

Transportation officials said they will start installing the protected bike lane on Ocean Avenue this month, according to plans.

Lost Food Or Medicine In Park Slope Blackout? Get Paid By Con Ed

Con Ed customers who were forced to throw out food or medicine due to power outages in Boerum Hill/Park Slope can get payback—literally.

Power Outage Leaves Over 2,000 Without Electricity In Brooklyn

More than 2,000 Brooklyn residents remain without power following Saturday’s outage, officials said.

Ice Skating With Santa Comes To Prospect Park This Season

The LeFrak Center rink is open daily, with scheduled hours for both the open-air and covered rinks, the Prospect Park Alliance said.

Fire Rips Through Park Slope Restaurant, Forcing Temporary Shutdown

A devastating fire last week has forced Empanada Loca, the Latin American eatery on 5th Avenue, to close temporarily until further notice.

Lakeside Reopens In Prospect Park With Fresh Summer Activities On Deck

The LeFrak Center at Lakeside will reopen later this summer, featuring fresh amenities the whole family can enjoy.

NYC Dishes Out Free Summer Meals For Kids In Prospect Park

Even though school is out, children and students will continue to have access to free breakfast and lunch all summer long.

This Brooklyn Hero Is Returning To The NYC Marathon After A Stroke

"This is my comeback race."

Park Slope Will Get 2 New Apartment High Rises, Developer Says

The 245,000-square-foot housing development will have 305 new apartments — with 154 preserved as long-term affordable apartments.

Touch-A-Truck' Event Returns To Park Slope This Weekend

The event will be held on May 18 in front of P.S. 295.

Open Stages Festival Returns To Park Slope Next Month

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s annual music festival will be held on May 11.

The People's Ball Returns To The Brooklyn Public Library In May

The 2024 People's Ball invites guest to dress up and walk the runway in Central Library's iconic lobby.

Park Slope Starbucks Workers Push To Unionize, Joining National Trend

The store's reduced hours and consistent understaffing have translated to unsatisfactory customer experiences, staff members claimed.

Nitehawk Cinema Workers Take Steps To Unionize In Brooklyn

Employees at the Nitehawk Cinema in Park Slope made a major step forward on Tuesday in their union organizing efforts.

Dreaming Of Wedding Dumbells: Get Married At A BK Blink Fitness

Las Vegas is out and the 4th Avenue Blink Fitness is in for impulsive brides this Valentine's Day.

What Makes These Ten Songs So Great?

Rock 101, an exciting new multimedia presentation with an all-star live band, answers that question on November 16th.

Green-Wood Cemetery Slated For $34 Million Welcome Center

Construction on a massive new Green-Wood Cemetery welcome center started Tuesday in Brooklyn, promising a marriage of old and new.

The 2023 People's Ball Is Coming To The Brooklyn Public Library

Guests are invited to dress up and strut the runway at the free event horning "the colors, textures, and styles that comprise the city."

New Location Of Popular NYC Kebab Chain Opens In Park Slope

A new Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab location opened on Dean Street following a successful run at Smorgasbord.

Cortelyou Celebrates its 40th Year Milestone

NYC Minority and Women Owned (MWBE) Private School Celebrates 40 Years of Service to the Brooklyn Community

Cortelyou Early Childhood Center​ Offers Premier Education In Brooklyn

The renowned private school provides services for children from ages 2 to 13 within the Flatbush/Ditmas Park area.

Mulchfest 2023: Give Christmas Trees New Life At Prospect Park

Instead of contributing to the piles lining the city's streets, you can give a new life to your tree by dropping it off at Prospect Park!

Stampede Of Running Children Headed Toward Prospect Park

For a race! Not like cattle.

Penta Hosts First-Ever Limb Disassembly Day with Brooklyn Organization

Global Non-Profit Educates and Inspires the Next Generation of Orthotic and Prosthetic Providers

Ample Hills Debuts Birthday Ice Cream For Brooklyn Nets

To help celebrate the Brooklyn Nets' 10th year in Brooklyn, the fabled ice cream shop has two new 'Birthday Swishes' flavors.

Earn Your Thanksgiving Dinner This Year With A 5k Turkey Trot

Blink Fitness is hosting a Thanksgiving 5k run, and hosting trainings to get people ready.

Help Clean Up Park Slope At This Year's Fall Civic Sweep

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Park Slopers are invited to help clean up the Old Stone House and Washington Park.

No, Brooklyn Public Library Isn't Selling Off Its Books

A rumor circulated that the central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library was selling off its arts and music collection. Officials say nope.

Park Slope Is The Spookiest Place In America

On Halloween, at least! Here's a quick guide to two events guaranteeing spooks, shocks, tricks and treats for kids of all ages.

Ten Years Later, Parents Of Sandy Victims Fear Children Are Forgotten

“Houses can eventually be repaired,” Fran Streich said. “The story about people who died, and our kids, keeps getting lost.”

Park Slope's Patrick Stewart Returns

Though just for the weekend, Patrick Stewart returned to Park Slope after spending much of the pandemic elsewhere.

Runners 'Fall' To Park Slope For 5k, Half Marathon This Weekend

The Falling Leaves 5k and half marathon comes to Prospect Park on Saturday.

Berryccino Opens New Park Slope Storefront

The popular edible arrangement retailer opened its first-ever storefront on Seventh Avenue this weekend.

Demolition Permits Filed For 126-Year-Old Park Slope Church: Records

It's unknown what will replace the Sixth Avenue church, but a luxury developer is reported to be behind the project.

Can LASIK help me see without eyeglasses permanently?

With Lasik surgery, people can improve their vision & eliminate problems like farsightedness, nearsightedness, & astigmatism.

‘Pop-Up University’ Brings Free Outdoor Classes To Prospect Park

Scholars from around the world are teaching everything from literature to salsa dancing in Brooklyn’s Backyard.

Am I a Candidate for Eye Center Surgery with Dry Eyes?

Take our self-test to find out!

Park Slope Shelter's Mural Replacement Project Looks To Raise $10K

A local arts non-profit leading the fundraising effort wants to hire a team of artists to replace the shelter's storm-damaged mural.

Celebrating 100 Days Of Park Slope's Fifth Avenue Open Street

Open street organizers are celebrating the Fifth Avenue program's 100th day with a fitting event: a dance party in the street.

Park Slopers Rallying To Collect School Supplies For 500 BK Families

The Park Slope Business Improvement District and local shops are aiming to collect 500 school supply-filled backpacks for families in need.

Long-Awaited Green-Wood Cemetery Center To Break Ground This Year

The cemetery's educational and welcome center is finally ready to move forward after getting approval and funding from city agencies.

What age is right for LASIK Eye Surgery?

Age does play a role when it comes to determining candidacy for surgery

Planning Towards A Smooth Transition

Eight steps for a business transition

Farm.One Delivers Fresh Flavorful Locally Grown Greens

Local pioneer of indoor farming starts delivering its Michelin-quality greens to New Yorkers in reusable, zero-waste containers.