Famous Locals

  • 2016 Democratic Convention May Be Coming to Barclay’s

    By on June 7, 2014

    Mayor Bill DeBlasio put in the official bid to have The Barclay’s Center play host to the 2016 National Democratic Convention.  DeBlasio described the borough...

  • Brighton Beach Bakery Sells Winning Ticket

    By on November 21, 2013

    One lucky Brooklynite scored the golden ticket on November 16th, and took home the Powerball winnngs of $130 million!!  Rocco’s Bakery and Deli, of Brighton...

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    Happening Music: Aly Tadros

    By on August 16, 2013

    Our newest music obsession is Aly Tadros, local Brooklyn based singer/songwriter.  American Songwriter calls her voice “jazzy, earthy and smoky”.  MTV Buzzworthy describes her as...

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    The Story of Tim and His Missing Puppet

    By on August 14, 2013

    Tim Kubart is the leader of local Brooklyn children’s band, Tim Kubart and The Space Cadets.  (The band also happens to be nominated in the...

  • Beyonce Bikes to Barclays

    By on August 7, 2013

    Jay Z rode the subway to his concert (embedded for your enjoyment), and now Beyonce biked across the Brooklyn Bridge to her show!  Sasha Fierce...