Everything changed on New Year’s Eve in 2013. Nikita was dancing with dozens of friends on the rooftop of her apartment building in Times Square.…
After Teachers Strike, Brooklyn Friends School Recognizes Union
After two days of striking, a Quaker school in Downtown Brooklyn has agreed to recognize a union formed by its teachers and staff. “The strike…
How a Spontaneous Street Band Saved the Summer in Prospect Park
Haitian roots musician Alegba Jahyile stumbled on something special this spring. He went out to Prospect Park with his guitar one day in April, picked…
After a Mixed Bag Online, Brooklyn Flea’s Vendors Return to Dumbo
The pop-tents started going up around 10am on September 19th, shaded by the iconic archway of the Manhattan Bridge. Brunch customers spilled out onto the…