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Best Off-Leash Dog Parks Near Gowanus

Best Off-Leash Dog Parks Near Gowanus

Many of the parks throughout Brooklyn welcome dogs. Yet, most of them require your furry friends to remain on a leash at all times.  This isn’t very helpful if your dog has a lot of energy they need to work off so they can chill out and relax once they are back home...

Best Vegan Restaurants Near Gowanus

Best Vegan Restaurants Near Gowanus

In recent years, vegan restaurants have enjoyed a rise in popularity.  While Brooklyn has always been home to some great vegan spots, our community has welcomed even more of these restaurants to our community.  If you’re a vegan or just a foodie looking for something...

Make Your Wine Tasting Dream A Reality

Make Your Wine Tasting Dream A Reality

After a few years of postponements due to global and regional emergencies, a favorite springtime festival returns this month! Find out what to expect at the 2023 Laithwaites Festival of Wine! Where Is This Year’s Wine Fest?  Taking place on Friday, May 19, the 2023...

Three Big Shows At The Barclays Center This April

Three Big Shows At The Barclays Center This April

There’s never a dull moment in Brooklyn!  From one-of-a-kind local festivals to seasonal events to art exhibits, there’s always something going on in our borough.  Brooklyn is also known as a major hub for great live entertainment. You’ll find great venues throughout...

What Are The Best Bookstores in Brooklyn

What Are The Best Bookstores in Brooklyn

Life in Brooklyn never slows down. Not even during cold and snowy winters.  Yet, you may like to slow things down when the temperatures drop.  If you plan on spending most of your time indoors waiting for spring to arrive, then you can help pass the time with a great...

Fun Ways To Enjoy Coney Island In The Winter

Fun Ways To Enjoy Coney Island In The Winter

When you hear mention of Coney Island, you probably conjure up images of summertime favorites: The Wonder Wheel.  The Cyclone. The Mermaid Parade.  So why are we talking about a beach community in the thick of winter? Is Coney Island open in the winter? We’re talking...

Off-Beat Activities Near Luxury Brooklyn Apartments

Off-Beat Activities Near Luxury Brooklyn Apartments

Getting together with friends for drinks, dinner and a movie or concert is always a good time! Still, there are times when you want to do something out of the ordinary.  Good thing Brooklyn has lots of unique activities you can do throughout the year!  With plenty of...

Celebrate Free And Discounted Museum Days

Celebrate Free And Discounted Museum Days

Summer is winding down.  Most of our favorite outdoor events wrap up by the end of the fall. And It won’t be long before we have to head indoors for fun! Luckily, many of our local museums help ease the pain of summer’s end by offering visitors the chance to enjoy...

Go Canoeing on the Gowanus Canal

Go Canoeing on the Gowanus Canal

When New Yorkers hear mention of the Gowanus neighborhood, many of them immediately think of the canal.  Once a thriving shipping hub, the canal’s usage decreased over the years. It also suffered from significant neglect.  Yet, in recent years, there’s been many...