During a Christmas tree lighting at Grand Army Plaza on Tuesday, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn unveiled and blessed a replica of the “Angels Unawares” sculpture. This artwork depicts a raft packed with migrants and refugees representing several cultures and historical eras. It was permanently dedicated at the Vatican in St. Peter’s Square in […]
BROOKLYN, November 27, 2020 — Prospect Park Alliance and Upsilon Ventures, the operator of the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park, announce the start of the 2020 outdoor ice skating season starting today, Friday, November 27. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility will be operating with limited capacity and timed tickets for 90-minute […]
BROOKLYN, November 24, 2020 — This Thanksgiving season, Prospect Park Alliance gives thanks for Prospect Park’s 30,000 trees, and the community members who funded a record season of commemorative tree plantings: nearly 75 trees, representing nearly 20 native species and raising $150,000 for sustaining Prospect Park. “Brooklyn’s Backyard was hit hard this year by Hurricane Isaias, which felled […]