Joy and laughter were widespread as New York City students spent a day off school ice skating in Prospect Park. The event was part of a program that’s both entertaining and educational.
Category: Brooklyn
During a Dress Rehearsal at the Met, Kids Get their First Look at Opera
The house lights dimmed as the production began, and teachers hushed hundreds of children from schools across the city. They were at the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln… Read more “During a Dress Rehearsal at the Met, Kids Get their First Look at Opera”
SantaCon: Naughty or Nice?
While Ashley Cabrera of Harlem knew she wanted to celebrate her 21st birthday in a memorable way, she said she would “never ever imagined” that that way… Read more “SantaCon: Naughty or Nice?”
The Oldest Miss Fire
A 61-year-old biker is bringing new meaning to Moto Culture.
Morbid Anatomy Flea Market: A Sight to Die For
Ryan Matthew Cohn has more than a few skeletons in his closet. “I didn’t realize I had an arm in here,” said Cohn, picking the bony remains… Read more “Morbid Anatomy Flea Market: A Sight to Die For”
Run, Santa! Run!
Let it never be said that Santa Claus doesn’t exercise. In Prospect Park, Brooklyn Sunday morning, over 100 Santas of all ages could be seen warming up… Read more “Run, Santa! Run!”
Gamers Run, Jump and Swing through Virtual Reality at Showcase
Young developers took their video games outside of the box Thursday night and into the user’s mind with virtual reality at the NYC Arcade showcase in the… Read more “Gamers Run, Jump and Swing through Virtual Reality at Showcase”
On World AIDS Day, Gay Pool League Cues Fundraising, Focus for a Brooklynite
Theo Todd, 22, lined up a shot at a New York Gay Pool League match Tuesday. “It’s just me and the ball,” said Todd. “It’s like my… Read more “On World AIDS Day, Gay Pool League Cues Fundraising, Focus for a Brooklynite”
The Crisis of Red Hook, Mental Health, and Hurricane Sandy
Rosa O’Hara In early October when Hurricane Joaquin struck the Bahamas, there was an eerie atmosphere in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook. The temperature dropped to… Read more “The Crisis of Red Hook, Mental Health, and Hurricane Sandy”
Amid Heated Schools Debate, One Building Attempts To Provide A Model
They are similar in almost every way, khaki-panted and backpack-stooped, entering the squat, four-story building through the same door. The first wave arrives before seven in the… Read more “Amid Heated Schools Debate, One Building Attempts To Provide A Model”
