BAY RIDGE — School of Rock, a music school for children and adults with more than 375 locations in 16 global markets, officially opened its second Brooklyn location at 6901 Third Ave. in Bay Ridge. The grand opening celebration, which took place at the school on Aug. 9, featured an official ribbon-cutting, a “guitar smashing” ceremony and various live music
Along Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria, a familiar pattern has emerged: the 18 outdoor dining sheds that had lined the ten blocks adjacent to the subway since 2020 have dwindled down to just three. The scene on Ditmars mirrored restaurant rows across the city over the weekend when contractors with pickup trucks and power tools hit the streets to take down
BAY RIDGE — School of Rock, a music school for children and adults with more than 375 locations in 16 global markets, officially opened its second Brooklyn location at 6901 Third Ave. in Bay Ridge. The grand opening celebration, which took place at the school on Aug. 9, featured an official ribbon-cutting, a “guitar smashing” ceremony and various live music
Hello, Atlantic Avenue Community! We have many exciting things to share with you this month. In this issue, you will find: Monthly Merchant Spotlight: Emily Diers, Owner of Bodycraft 8/17: Splish Splash Saturday BID Selected for Inaugural Public Realm Grant Meet Our Summer Intern Share Your Atlantic Avenue History for A Future Exhibit! Atlantic Avenue Safety Press Conference Don’t
BAY RIDGE — “Let there be rock,” proclaimed Australian musicians AC/DC in 1977; 47 years later, the School of Rock opened in southwestern Brooklyn. School of Rock is a music school for children and adults with more than 375 locations in 16 global markets, and it officially opened its second Brooklyn location at 6901 Third Avenue in Bay Ridge. The
INDUSTRY CITY AND SUNSET PARK — Brooklyn-based biotechnology company Cresilon Inc. uncovered a hemostatic gel technology that will make traumatic brain injuries (TBI) significantly less devastating. The technology, announced July 9, completed its first stage of preclinical study successfully. The gel controls bleeding and provides neuroprotection following a penetrating TBI, such as from a gunshot or shrapnel. This form of
INDUSTRY CITY AND SUNSET PARK — Brooklyn-based biotechnology company Cresilon Inc. uncovered a hemostatic gel technology that will make traumatic brain injuries (TBI) significantly less devastating. The technology, announced July 9, completed its first stage of preclinical study successfully. The gel controls bleeding and provides neuroprotection following a penetrating TBI, such as from a gunshot or shrapnel. This form of
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The Center for Brooklyn History hosted a discussion on Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter and author Dana Mattioli’s new book, “The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power.” It documents Amazon’s relentless pursuit to dominate industries and reshape the global economy. The Q-and-A, moderated by WSJ reporter Emily Glazer, took place
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — The Center for Brooklyn History recently hosted a discussion on Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter and author Dana Mattioli’s new book, titled, “The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power.” It documents Amazon’s relentless pursuit to dominate industries and reshape the global economy. The one-on-one Q-and-A, moderated by WSJ reporter Emily
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Art is alive and well at the Brooklyn Made Store in City Point — specifically the art of photography. The newly-opened business hosted a reception on the evening of June 11 for an exhibition in their Corner Gallery entitled “They’re There.” It features six photographers who work in and around Brooklyn and places focus on the vibrant,
Gym operator Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Blink, an Equinox-owned chain with more than 100 locations, said Monday that it was filing for bankruptcy to help
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — Art is alive and well at the Brooklyn Made Store in City Point, specifically the art of photography. The newly-opened business hosted a reception on the evening
BAY RIDGE — Chants of “no marijuana store” and “Bay Ridge says no” were heard loud and clear on June 24 as more than 100 Bay Ridge residents demonstrated their
BAY RIDGE — Raise your glasses! The first Battle of the Bartenders cocktail competition took place Monday evening in the parking facility of Santander Bank (9512 Third Ave.), drawing more
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — In real estate, they say it’s all about “location, location, location.” Already blessed with a good location, this new venture is Brooklyn-born, Brooklyn-branded and Brooklyn-loved. The new
This month, the Atlantic Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) paid tribute to a successful restaurant that has thrived for 52 years on the avenue. Opened 52 years ago by owner