Celebrating Community
George was surfing the Internet again. Uh oh. “Enright, I’m sick of your memories, I need some Brooklyn history…Wait, here’s something! It says in this 1946 Times obit that John Jacob Snyder was buried in Green-Wood as the ‘Mayor of Flatbush’ but I never heard of him. See what you can dig up!” “George, if you want some grave-digging, that’ll […]
I was introduced to Douglas Miles by the Brooklyn born Hip-Hop photographer, Ernie Paniccioli. Ernie’s revolutionary photography humanized and celebrated Hip-Hop performers. As the Bronx born rapper KRS1 said, “while others chose to photograph only those rappers, they thought it could make them a fast buck, Paniccioli photographed the rise of the greatest in city movement of the last 27 […]
A group of local New Yorkers are one step closer to possibly winning Season 16 of the acclaimed reality television series, America’s Got Talent (AGT). On August 18, New York’s own Northwell Health Nurse Choir learned they would be advancing to the semi-finals after capturing the nation’s vote to continue on in the competition. The choir’s 18 frontline nurses from […]
Red Hook Open Studios is returning on October 9th and 10th from 1-6 p.m. after a year off last year due to COVID. Open Studios is an opportunity for artists and makers to show their work, meet the public and make some sales. Red Hook Open Studios was founded by artist Deborah Ugoretz, jeweler Katie Lincoln, sculptor Megan Suttles and […]
I’m fortunate to live only a few blocks away from Brooklyn Bridge Park, which has become one of my favorite places in the city. It’s right on the water so there’s always a refreshing breeze in the summer and there’s a great view of the Manhattan skyline, the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge. There’s a little beach in […]
THE GREATS- Before Social Media My earliest entertainment memories include the likes of Boys II Men, Eddie Murphy, Micheal Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, and many more. Growing up I remember watching these entertainers and adoring their undeniable talent. The culture that I was raised in applauded talent and skill, to the extent that most could not ascend to […]
As Svetlana Tikhanovskaya was greeted last July 28th by POTUS in the White House, a new signal of support was granted by the US to the Belarussian opposition which is struggling against the country’s dictator Lukashenko. Despite this, her struggle seems not to have strong ties with the Belarussian territory itself, where the president Lukashenko is making scorched earth in […]
I first met Roberto “Robby” Jimenez (not his real name) in 1994 when he was a Detective who needed some intel on a sensitive target. Since I knew Brooklyn much better than Robby, a proud son of Union City, New Jersey, he persuaded me to accompany him on some night-time reconnaissance work. Parked in a car for hours on darkened […]
Women in Need (Win) – New York City’s largest provider of shelter and services for homeless families – partnered with Brooklyn-based eyewear company Vontélle to kick off Healthy Vision Month, which is recognized annually in May. Together, they provided – and will continue to provide – free eyeglasses and eye exams for families experiencing homelessness across New York City. “At […]
Where Do You Stand? It’s time to pick a side. Today, more adults than ever identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, many being people of color. The Black community’s relationship with sexuality has long been tied to respectability and racism. Black men and women are often seen as sexual objects, praised, feared, or rejected because of their bodies. The […]