The Barclays Center will debut an unconventional horseshoe-shaped seating configuration for a preseason hockey game this fall — raising questions about whether the undersized arena could truly accommodate an NHL franchise. Comment.
A popular Park Slope playground reopened last week with a new name honoring a long-forgotten borough president — marking a minor victory for the barely remembered politico over the landmark-hogging forefather who snatched away his legacy. Comment.
Fans of recently deceased rapper Adam “MCA” Yauch showed their gratitude to the legendary Brooklyn-born Beastie Boy by painting a mural in his honor. Comment.
More than 400 tossed tractor tires and slogged through the muck during the Metro Dash at the Aviator Sports and Events Center. See all the pictures in our slideshow. Comment.
The city will install 148 bike share stations in DUMBO, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, and Downtown — but Park Slope, Prospect Heights, and Cobble Hill will be left out in the cold until next year. Comment.
New York Methodist Hospital’s surgeons, physicians, nurses, and guests rocked out with stars at the Brooklyn Museum for the medical center’s annual fundraiser on May 12. Comment.
Borough President Markowitz’s Seaside Summer Concert Series will once again be held in a W. 21st Street lot one third the size of Asser Levy Park, critics say. Comments (4).
The late-night star, and Mill Basin native, is bringing his show to Brooklyn, so we decided to pester him about the borough where he was born. Comment.
Borough native Maj. Geoffrey Cole’s military service has taken him thousands of miles away from home, but he still has a place in his heart for Brooklyn. Comment.
Discount chain Century 21 will become the first new department store on the Fulton Mall in nearly 90 years when it sets up shop in a massive space at the planned City Point development in 2015. Comment.
Former Councilman Simcha Felder says he’s running as a Democrat for Midwood’s new state senate seat, but says he will work with whoever’s in charge so he can “bring home the pastrami.” Comment.