Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Asian Heritage Month Celebration
June 2, 2026
“It was a wonderful evening celebrating the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Asian Americans across Brooklyn.”
“It was a wonderful evening celebrating the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Asian Americans across Brooklyn.”
Sunset Park will host its 10th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade and festival on June 14, celebrating culture, music, and community pride.
Bay Ridge’s 159th Memorial Day Parade honored fallen service members with ceremonies, speeches, and tributes along Third Avenue.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has allocated a smaller piece of the city budget to libraries than his predecessor, Eric Adams.
30th anniversary memorial in Flatlands honored Major Eugene T. McCarthy and Brooklyn’s Gulf War and military service heroes.
Miramar Yacht Club launches its 94th sailing season in Sheepshead Bay, focusing on membership growth, sailing access, and club stewardship.
The parade starts at 1 p.m., rain or shine, on West 21st Street and Surf Avenue. It rolls east to West 10th Street.
A fundraiser in Dyker Heights honors fallen NYPD Detective Brian Moore while supporting Xaverian High School scholarships in his memory.
A new trinket exchange box in Bay Ridge’s Shore Road Park is spreading kindness through small shared treasures and notes.
Brooklyn Public Library’s Macon Branch held its annual Mom-a-thon celebrating mothers and mother figures in the community.
Trash baskets are restored along Bay Ridge’s Fifth Avenue after sanitation changes reduced coverage and drew community concern.
A Brooklyn community leader was honored in Albany for years of service supporting families, seniors and disaster relief efforts.
“As much as there is progress that has been done in this city, it is only a reminder of all that is still left to be done,” Mamdani said.
During the windy day, garbage bags and gloves were distributed, and they collected pieces of trash that were floating around the neighborhood.
Brought back by popular demand, the get-together takes place on Saturday, May 16, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Brooklyn Heights.
Brooklyn Heights parrot Roxy recovered after specialist treatment at AMC for a serious condition and is now thriving with her owners.
“For 160 years, BCS has been a trusted partner to Brooklyn’s communities, and I’m inspired,” Jayaram said.
Coney Island’s Mermaid Parade will take place this summer after fundraising and city funding eased financial concerns.
Bay Ridge Girl Scout Ashleigh F., 13, sold 3,000 cookies to again top NYC, crediting hard work, community ties and sales savvy.
Community members oppose a $37.5M Prospect Park restoration, citing concerns over ecology, access, and loss of a queer gathering space.
According to AACEO Chief of Operations Dee Bailey, the gathering featured updates from several noteworthy attendees.
Families gathered in Midwood for a spring event featuring compost education, giveaways and community activities.
Two Brooklyn seniors were featured in a nationwide Apple iPhone billboard campaign highlighting group selfies and celebrating older adults.
The South Brooklyn Kiwanis hosted a community Easter event in Bensonhurst with games, food, and activities for local children and families.
The 15-year-old garden and green space is locked up as volunteers push a longshot bid for a city takeover to save it.
A congressional art contest invites high school students to submit original artwork for display in Washington and district offices.
Bay Ridge’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade featured floats, bands and community honorees celebrating Irish heritage and local tradition.
Hosted by Brooklyn Amity School, the TCCNY and the PIINY, the event was attended by approximately 80 distinguished guests.
Bay Ridge Center hosted a “We Are Family” baby shower, uniting communities to support displaced families with gifts and essentials.
The event marked the 36th anniversary of Lithuania’s restored independence and the 100th anniversary of the consulate’s founding.
Thousands of groups put on events in public space every year, but navigating the system system is “a maze,” said one East Harlem organizer.
The annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade dinner dance was held at El Caribe where honorees for the 31st annual parade were recognized.
Mamdani’s $30-per-hour rate got lots of people clearing sidewalks, but some workers who shoveled in past storms have yet to see a paycheck.
CB9 voted unanimously to support having the New York City comptroller probe compliance with legal provisions.
A $10M proposal to operate Aviator Sports at Floyd Bennett Field was rejected over an email error as a lease decision nears.
Brooklyn residents competed in a snowman contest after the most recent blizzard, with winners receiving free pizza from local pizzerias.