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Brooklyn BookBeat: Senior citizens to share writing at St. Francis College

Brooklyn Heights
On Monday, April 15, St. Francis College will present “The Rainbow Bridge of Light: Voices From the Universe,” featuring poetry and prose by members of Professor Mitch Levenberg’s senior citizens writing class. … Full Article
 

Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg Return this Weekend

DUMBO
Whether or not it feels like spring, the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg will be back in action this weekend, featuring hundreds of local vendors. Visitors can enjoy a variety of different fresh food options and can shop for antiques, jewelry, furniture, and vintage clothing. Referred to by … Full Article
 

Eastern Athletic Club crowns tallest-ever Wallyball king

Brooklyn Heights
The Eastern Athletic Club (EAC) crowned a new wallyball King and Queen in the annual King/Queen of the Court tournament held at the EAC recently. The title of King of the Court now belongs to Alejandro Flores, the tallest King ever at 6 feet, 7 inches. … Full Article
 

Candidates to face questions on Malcolm Smith scandal at mayoral forum

Brooklyn Heights
In the first major political event to take place since the scandal erupted involving the arrest of a state senator and a councilman allegedly looking to bribe their way into the race for mayor, the five Democratic mayoral candidates are taking part in a forum tonight in Brooklyn Heights, wh … Full Article
 

Brooklyn Bookbeat: Brooklyn Author Launches Highly Anticipated Novel

DUMBO
Fiona Maazel, Brooklyn-based author of “Last Last Chance,” will appear at powerHouseArena in DUMBO tonight, April 3, to launch her  … Full Article
 

St. Francis professor fights to overturn Friedman's conviction

Brooklyn Heights
Last year, St. Francis College sociology professor Emily Horowitz introduced students and the St. … Full Article
 

Families flock by the hundreds to Brooklyn Heights for annual egg hunt

Brooklyn Heights
In Holland Taylor’s current Broadway hit Ann -- about the legendary late Texas Governor Ann Richards –- Richards’ character says, “I’m getting so old I can hide my own Easter eggs.” … Full Article
 

NYC bike-sharing program’s new roll-out date is May

Brooklyn Heights
Citi Bike, the long-awaited but sometimes-delayed bike-share program that is slated to open 600 bike-sharing “stations” with 10,000 bikes across the city, is now slated to roll out in May with locations in Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Gree … Full Article
 

Mayoral candidates to duke it out in Brooklyn on April 3

Brooklyn Heights
The five top Democratic contenders for the position of New York City’s next Mayor will be presenting their positions and answering questions at a forum at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3 at St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, in Brooklyn Heights. Doors open at 6 p.m. … Full Article
 

NOT SO FAST: State senate slams brake on speed cameras

Brooklyn Heights
Councilman Stephen Levin’s effort to get the city to install more cameras on traffic lights to catch speed demons has hit a bump in the road. The State Senate refused to put funds toward it when the state budget was in the process of being finalized in Albany. … Full Article
 

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