Inner Peace in Vinegar Hill.
Located at 98 Gold Street, Dorje Ling Buddhist Center is one of Brooklyn’s major Buddhist institutions. A bright, cheerful yellow building sits in a gated courtyard. Fenced by a
Brooklyn VS. Manhattan
Brooklyn and Manhattan are known for their unique character and distinct cultures. While they share some similarities, there are also significant differences between these two boro
The Brooklyn Bridge Made New York City.
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in New York City and the world. This 120-year-old bridge enthralls and captivates people to this day. It played a pivotal ro
Brooklyn’s Amusement Parks.
Brooklyn’s amusement parks have a long and fascinating history that goes back over a century. People from all over have flocked to the “Playground of the World” f
The Israel-Hamas War.
On October 7th 2023 an event of unfathomable horror took place. Hamas declared war on Israel in the form of a genocidal sneak attack. 1200 Israeli civilians of Jewish, Muslim, Chri
A Celebration of Literature.
The Brooklyn Book Festival is an annual, week-long celebration of literature. Bookworms in NYC and beyond eagerly await this literary extravaganza that happens every September sinc
Creeping Techtatorship.
Entertainer and YouTuber Russell Brand was accused of sexual battery and abuse recently. In the wake of these allegations, Brand’s YouTube has been demonetized and he has been dr
Brooklyn’s Indie Bookstores.
Bookstores have suffered since the rise of big chain stores such as Barnes & Noble, the now defunct Borders, and Amazon. Kindle and e-books, as well as ever increasing rent, ha
The Faces of Brooklyn
As our website says, we present the best of Brooklyn, from its art, music, culture, and so on. Brooklyn is much more than these things however. Brooklyn is made by its people, the
Lahaina’s Paradise is Lost
On August 8th of 2023 the deadliest fire took place on the Hawaiian island of Maui. It is the deadliest fire in U.S. history. The fires swept through the northern portion of Maui,