Did you know that Sunset Park’s Little Fuzhou is the fourth largest Chinatown in the United States, and the largest in New York City? This means that Sunset Park’s Chinatown has completely overtaken Manhattan’s! This lesser known Brooklyn fact does not get nearly as much recognition as it deserves. And, now, Sunset Park’s Little Fuzhou [...]
The week before Easter has traditionally marked the opening of Coney Island’s famed Luna Park. After the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, there were fears that this would be an impossibility this year. In a testament to the incredible recovery effort that took place, Luna Park will indeed open this weekend. In keeping with tradition, Senator [...]
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has long be considered one of Brooklyn’s great spots. The garden offers a rare pocket of peace and quiet, combined with absolute beauty and amazing wildlife. It serves as a respite for overworked, overstimulated and overtaxed New Yorkers. But, all of that is about to change this weekend. The generally calm [...]
In a truly distressing piece of local Brooklyn news, it has been reported that as much as 1,400 gallons of oil has leaked into the waters of Paerdergat Basin in Canarsie. Local residents are distraught and fear for the safety of the both the water and the dock itself. Russell Warren, commodore of the Midget [...]
The city commissioned two parks to be built in North Brooklyn. However, there are growing fears with Greenpoint and Williamsburg residents that the two parks are taking too long to be completed. The construction on them has been stalled for some time. The city does not promise that the projected waterfront recreational parks will be [...]
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