MTA discusses reconstruction work on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Brooklyn ramps
November 28, 2025
The work includes relocating the bridge’s eastbound upper and lower-level Belt Parkway exit ramps from left to right.
The work includes relocating the bridge’s eastbound upper and lower-level Belt Parkway exit ramps from left to right.
Two long-standing community newspapers that have covered Bay Ridge and surrounding neighborhoods, collectively, for more than 155 years, are going separate ways in their political
Southwest Brooklyn’s beloved hometown newspapers, The Home Reporter and Spectator, are proud to announce a new affiliation with the storied Brooklyn Eagle and sister newspapers
Marking the 25 year anniversary of a devastating 86th Street explosion that left three people dead and over 30 others injured on September 2, Labor
Brooklyn women shone bright on Wednesday, March 16 as 34 of the borough’s successful entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders were honored at Star Network’s 2016
The clock is ticking for college students majoring in journalism to apply for one of the coveted New York Press Association Foundation-sponsored paid summer internships.
Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator publishers Joshua and Victoria Schneps have acquired Brokelyn, the seven-year-old entertainment and lifestyle blog based in Brooklyn and founded by
It’s all about the leading ladies. The power of women was evident on Wednesday, March 11 as 36 of the borough’s most influential business women and community activists were lauded
The scene was set in Staten Island as the borough’s Top Women in Business entered Nicotra’s Ballroom for a star-studded celebration of their achievements. The island borough had a lot
As a precursor to the first annual Staten Island Top Women in Business networking event sponsored by Star Networking and Schneps Communications to be held at The Staten Island Hilton,
Let’s hear it for women. Once again, The Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator will honor influential women whose major achievements and dedication have inspired others – this time, in Staten
Let’s hear it for women. Once again, The Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator will honor influential women whose major achievements and dedication have inspired others – this time, in Staten
BY HEATHER J. CHIN & MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK [email protected] The first annual Staten Island Top Women In Business networking event will honor influential women in the borough, and also include a
BY HEATHER J. CHIN & MEAGHAN MCGOLDRICK [email protected] The first annual Staten Island Top Women In Business networking event will honor influential women in the borough, and also include a
Treat yourself (and your children) to a day of fun with lots of “free” at the Everything Kids Expo on Sunday, November 9. Enjoy one of the largest expos of
Treat yourself (and your children) to a day of fun with lots of “free” at the Everything Kids Expo on Sunday, November 9. Enjoy one of the largest expos of
Love of friends and family conquers all. On Sunday, October 12, from 2-10 p.m. the Home Reporter’s own Meaghan McGoldrick will hold the Second Annual Cancer Can’t Kill Love Benefit
The Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator will be honoring influential Brooklyn women in business whose major achievements and whose participation in many community activities throughout the years have helped the borough grow. The second
Over 100 attendees of CPEX’s REX Night networking event mixed and mingled the night away against a backdrop of sprawling 360 degree views of the borough. The event, also sponsored
The place to be on Friday morning, April 19, for all the senior citizens in the area was the Dyker Beach Golf Course, where a dozen experts on a wide range of subjects were present to answer questions and provide information.
Its so wonderful, said Josephine Pedone, from Bath Beach, …
The Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator are delighted to now be working with Marc Hibsher. He will be focused on sales and business development. Hibsher has a wealth of experience,
The headquarters of this paper will be moving from Third Avenue and 88th Street to a newly acquired building at the corner of Fourth and Marine Avenues within the coming
The headquarters of this paper will be moving from Third Avenue and 88th Street to a newly acquired building at the corner of Fourth and Marine Avenues within the coming months.
The move was announced by the papers co-publishers, Victoria Schneps-Yunis and Joshua Schneps.
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UPDATE:We are no longer accepting clothing donations. However, non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and toiletries are still needed.
The Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator will be collecting non-perishable food items and coats for all victims of Hurrica …
The Home Reporter and The Brooklyn Spectator have announced the honorees for the upcoming second annual Kings of Kings County event, scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 27 at
Brooklyn newspaper pioneer, James Francis Griffin, better known as Frank, who founded The Home Reporter in 1953, acting as its publisher and editor for six decades, was honored on Sunday, September 9 as the corner where the newspaper is headquartered was renamed in his memory.
Due to his a …
Bay Ridge and The Home Reporter have said good-bye to the papers long-time columnist, Walter Rebenstorf, who died on September 1.
Rebenstorf, who was in his eighties, wrote a domestic column for the paper for over 20 years, voicing his opinion on many things. He lived in Bay Ridge for mo …
The rain stayed away, as Summer Stroll made its way to Bay Ridge on the last Friday in July.
This time, people held their breaths waiting for a rain-free evening. They hoped to enjoy themselves fully without the need to hide under an umbrella, and their wishes came true.
The result …
The Home Reporter and The Brooklyn Spectator are seeking nominations for the upcoming second annual Kings of Kings County event, scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 27 at 8:30 a.m. at the El Caribe Country Club, 5945 Strickland Avenue.
The event billed as a …
Thirty years ago, he was introduced to clowning, and it changed his life forever.
Dennis DeMartino, also known as Cappy Da Clown, is a court clerk, who cannot wait for his day job to be over, so that he can run off to change into his costume and start putting a smile on peoples f …
On June 27, the gates of Fort Hamilton were open to the community as the base toasted area residents, activists, elected officials and organizations.
This night is about you, stressed Colonel Michael Gould, the commander of Fort Hamilton. We are thanking you for everything you do for …
Angela Canade, who supported The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC) for more than 25 years, was remembered on June 7 for her dedication and compassion with a plaque that will keep her legacy alive.
The plaque was received by her family as a remembrance of being GECs most vocal and vi …
After freelancing in the journalism world over the past six years, including a year covering Bensonhurst for the Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator
The corner of Third Avenue and 88th Street has been named in honor of the late founder of The Home Reporter newspaper.
On Wednesday, March 7, Mayor Michael Bloomberg put his signature on City Council legislation dedicating the corner where the newspaper is headquartered to the mem …
From Thanksgiving to just after New Year’s Day, southwesternBrooklyn takes on a new allure. Across the area, twinkling lightsadorn houses small and large, many of which are augmented withelaborate displays including toy soldiers, reindeer, elves, snowglobes and myriad versions of Santa, creating …
On November 21, The Home Reporter and BrooklynSpectator are kicking off a food drive to benefit a localnon-profit organization, Reaching Out Community Services, whichoperates a food pantry that allows its clients to shop the shelvesjust as if they were in a regular supermarket.< ...