Reader Kerrie, who used to live n Carroll Gardens, but is now a resident of Gowanus, pointed out that there will be a clean-up at Ennis Park this Saturday.She writes:I … Read more

 So now we know for sure. Vinzee’s Magic Fountain at 412 Court Street isn’t coming back. Obviously it wasn’t so magic.  After just a year in business and an agonizingly … Read more

Athena, the Greek restaurant at 213 Smith Street in Boerum Hill, has closed its doors.  This won’t come as a big surprise to many in the neighborhood,   I am … Read more

On Tuesday, May 29th, the Cobble Hill Association will be holding a reception to honor Christabel Gough, distinguished preservationist, and historian Francis Morrone.  As part of the evening’s program, Christabel … Read more

“My Brooklyn”, a feature -length independent documentary by filmmakers Kelly Anderson and Allison Lirish Dean is a must see for every Brooklynite. After six years in the making, … Read more

Reader Timothy has left the following comment on the post “Awash, Court Street’s New Ethiopian Restaurant To Open On Tuesday”:Fantastic! South Brooklyn has very few Ethiopian restaurants - in fact, … Read more

This Monday, May 28th, please take some time to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony in Carroll Park to honor those who gave their lives to defend this country. The ceremony … Read more

Turquoise heart on the bark of a Sycamore tree on Smith Street Read more

A few readers told me about the newly opened ‘First Place Provisions’ at 414 Court Street and recommended that I try their espresso bar.  Yesterday, in the rain, I happened … Read more

In full bloom on Hoyt Street Read more

The note below just landed in my mailbox.Hi Katia, I’m so curious to know if you, or your readers, have seen the man who sits outside of Union Market (on Court … Read more

This past Saturday, volunteers weeded, spread compost, planted, mulched and watered to beautify Carroll Park during “It’s My Park Day.” The spring clean-up was sponsored by Partnership for Parks … Read more

Get ready for AWASH at 242 Court Street.  According to a sign in the window, the new Ethiopian restaurant in Cobble Hill will be opening its doors this Tuesday, May … Read more

What to do on a glorious day? Why, dancing, skipping, singing and laughing, of course.Cadman Plaza Park Read more

Ahead of the May 25th opening of Men In Black III, which was partly shot in Carroll Gardens last summer,  Friends of Carroll Park will be screening MIB II in … Read more

Bassam Amin. PharmacistIn the past few years,  with the expansion of national drug store chains into the neighborhood, quite a few family-owned pharmacies have had to close their doors. (Anyone … Read more

 Brush in hand, he was smiling at all the people walking past him on the Brooklyn Bridge. Read more

The Brooklyn Film Festival, now in its 15th year, just keeps on getting better. From June 1 to June 10th, 104 films from 24 different countries will be … Read more

Twice a year, thousands of New Yorkers pitch in at hundreds of city parks on “It’s My Park Day” in association with Partnership for Parks. You can join them … Read more

Foss, center, with his mother Molly and his grandfatherDear Readers,Please let me introduce you to Molly Peryer, who has been living in Carroll Gardens for the last 8 years. Molly … Read more

Nobody is more deserving of this!Kathleen Henderson, beloved Carroll Park Playground Associate, will be honored in Albany tonight as a New York Woman of Distinction. She has been selected by … Read more

Best window display ever! I first noticed the bold black and white neighborhood signs and the little toy soldiers in the window of Atmosphere at 333 Court Street last … Read more

Another great Big Movies For Little Kids screening.  Make sure to take your little ones.SHAUN THE SHEEP And MORE ANIMAL SHORTSBIG MOVIES FOR LITTLE KIDSat Cobble Hill CinemasMonday, May 21st … Read more

Chiwoniso Kaitano-Price and Martin Row are hosting another of their literary salons at BookCourt this month. The free event includes reading and discussion about modern India, the … Read more

Note to self: get yellow irises for my own garden... Read more

Get ready for a weekend of art. On May 19 and 20, take part in Brooklyn Studio Tours’ annual Art Walk. As you follow a map through Carroll … Read more

Jose Rivas and Kathleen Henderson of NYC Parks And RecreationPerhaps you walked through Carroll Park on Saturday morning at about 10 Am and saw a whole lot of kids on … Read more

In front of  Café Pedlar on Court Street Read more

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting Sera Aghabi, the super-friendly owner of Levant at 316 Court Street. The new eatery, which opened last week-end, specializes in Middle … Read more

The new 16 Handles Frozen Yogurt store on Court Street celebrated its official grand opening on Thursday with free samples, face painting and balloon making by Sharon. Borough President Marty … Read more