Lifestyle & Culture

Brooklyn boxer Sebastian Mazeneth embodies Kwanzaa’s principle of self-determination with his focus to excel in the ring and college.

"I'm a Big Fish, Not a Guppy!" by author Fatimah Basir encourages children to keep dreaming and reaching for more.

Looking for something to read? Take a look at what The Brooklyn Public Library staff recommends and what fellow readers checked out in 2024.

Umoja celebrates unity and togetherness. Explore how AsafespaceStudio embodies this spirit in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

This ultimate holiday playlist that will have your entire family rockin' around the Christmas Tree!

NYC tourism sees a 3.5% rise, with subway ridership surging to 1 billion trips in 2024.

The traditional potato dish is fried in oil to celebrate the Hanukkah miracle of the oil in the Temple menorah lasting for eight days, instead of one.

Founded in 1966, the seven-day festival is a way for African Americans to practice community building and heritage

Citibike is expanding into Brownsville, East New York, Kensington and Bay Ridge. In addition, more docking stations will be added in Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Park Slope.

Time for Christmas Cuisinart! Today's holiday recipe is for the lactose-intolerant, vegans and for those looking to avoid dairy.