Before Brooklyn became Brooklyn, Red Hook helped save the Revolution • Brooklyn Paper
History books routinely talk about how George Washington and the Continental army escaped from Brooklyn after losing a…
Vincent Coppola’s ‘Gowanus Crossing’ brings a forgotten Brooklyn back to life • Brooklyn Paper
Long before luxury apartments lined the Gowanus Canal and trendy restaurants filled nearby streets, the neighborhood was a…
Step into Brooklyn: Walking the borough’s Revolutionary landscape • Brooklyn Paper
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United State, we’re launching Step into Brooklyn, an immersive tour…
Battle of Brooklyn Walking Tour
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — As PART OF THE NATION’S 250th anniversary, the Guides Association of New York City is…
Brooklyn historical institutions awarded $350K for Battle of Brooklyn semiquincentennial programming • Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn’s role in the founding of the United States will take center stage this summer after lawmakers announced…
Canarsie Hall of Fame to honor five bold community builders in 2026 induction ceremony • Brooklyn Paper
The 2026 Canarsie Hall of Fame will recognize five individuals whose leadership, volunteerism and dedication helped shape the…
Open Streets Montague Returns Sunday with “Spring Fling”
This Sunday, May 17, Open Streets Montague, sponsored by the Montague Street BID, the Brooklyn Heights Association, and the NYC Department of…
Interview with the New Owner of the Iconic Hotel Bossert – SomeraRoad’s Ian Ross
Most of our readers don’t need to be reminded of the Hotel Bossert’s 14-year long neglect, after the…
Nathan’s Famous sold to Smithfield’s Foods in $450M deal, securing iconic brand’s future • Brooklyn Paper
Nathan’s Famous, the iconic Coney Island landmark company, has been sold to Smithfield Foods for $450M. Photo by…
A 1901 Queen Anne With a Porte Cochere in Crown Heights
A 1901 mansion off the southeastern corner of Brower Park. Photo: Brooklyn Blocks Real Estate In a neighborhood…
Program will discuss baseball legend Jackie Robinson
In this April 15, 1947, file photo, Brooklyn Dodgers baseball players, from left, third baseman John Jorgensen, shortstop…
Cemetery tour will explore history of New Utrecht
New Utrecht Cemetery. Eagle file photo NEW UTRECHT — A TOUR OF BROOKLYN’S HISTORIC NEW UTRECHT CEMETERY, also…