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,
Brooklyn-Style Pizza.
Pizza is such a quintessential American food. Brooklyn-style pizza is the standard by which New Yorkers judge pizza. What makes a Brooklyn-style pizza? Is it the dough, the cheese,
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College is one of the most respected and well-known colleges for higher learning in the United States. It has a rich history and offers a diverse range of programs and cul
The Credit Card’s History
Charge cards, or credit cards, are widely used around the world. The credit card’s history can be traced back to the early 20th century and has strong ties to Brooklyn. In 1946,
Gilgo Beach Killings.
Long Island has been haunted by the brutal murders of four young women for over a decade. Finally, Rex Heuermann has been arrested as the prime suspect in the Gilgo Beach killings.