People
Profiles and stories of residents in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Neighbors help shape a billboard art residency
Sunset Park neighbors are helping shape Sky Public, a proposed artist residency that would give an unused BQE billboard a new role.
Danny Mena: A life dedicated to sharing the flavors of Mexico
Chefs representing participating restaurants at Bowl of 'Zole gather for a group photo. Photo by Mariana Pelaez
Woman-owned funeral home on Fourth keeps service affordable and attentive
Funeral director Doris Amen reflects on four decades in the business, keeping prices low and helping families through grief.
Sumner Crane’s quiet years in Sunset Park
No wave artist Sumner Crane spent his final dozen years in Sunset Park, where many neighbors better knew his wife, teacher Susan Lehman.
At the 9/11 memorial, remembrance turns to the next generation
Sunset Park marks 25 years since 9/11 while residents and leaders ask how its memory will reach a generation born afterward.
Sunset Park Caretakers clean the park, one trash bag at a time
Sunset Park Caretakers volunteers pick up litter, restore plantings and press the city for better trash infrastructure and sanitation in the park.
New Eighth Avenue arts festival builds bridges across cultures
The first Double Happiness Art Festival brought art, erhu, electronic music and cross-cultural exchange to Sunset Park’s Eighth Avenue.
Sunset Park renters face tight supply and rising costs
A Sunset Park family’s apartment search reflects a tight rental market, rising costs and limited affordable housing supply.
UPROSE celebrates 60 years of community power
UPROSE marks its 60th anniversary with a BRIC gala honoring six decades of organizing for climate justice and community power.
YogaSole offers a place to pause
At YogaSole, classes and conversation create a welcoming Sunset Park space for movement, stress relief and community connection.
Neighborhood newspaper celebrates its first year
The Sunset Post marks its first anniversary with a monthlong fundraiser, community events and a public party at Sunset Stoop.
From guard dogs to digital cameras, a Sunset Park firm adapts
Cesar Talavera looks back on nearly five decades of Sunset Park security work and a business now focused on training, monitoring and local hire
Neighbors bring new 54th Street mural to life
More than 100 neighbors helped paint a new 54th Street mural shaped by community input and a design rooted in the 1980s.
Sunset Park painter finds calm in color and nature
Sunset Park painter Jo-Ann M. Acey reflects on nature, teaching and the creative process behind decades of work.
Yafa Cafe closes for month-long renovation
Yafa Cafe closes Aug. 17 for a 4–6 week renovation, with plans for more seating, a dinner menu and later hours.
Fourth Avenue fixture keeps South Asian staples close
Patel Grocery has served Sunset Park since 1983, adapting to demographic shifts, delivery demand and rising import costs.
Local writer challenges beauty standards in “Ugly”
Sunset Park writer Stephanie Fairyington discusses “Ugly,” her book on queerness, beauty standards, motherhood and belonging.
From restaurant worker to brand builder in Sunset Park
Mr. Pot reopens on Eighth Avenue after a seven-month fire-related closure and works to rebuild its staff, customers and momentum.
Six Sunset Park artists join waterfront exhibition
Two exhibitions at MADE Bush Terminal spotlight Mitsuko Brooks’s mail art and work by six Sunset Park artists.
Neighbors mark 250 years with celebration and concern
Sunset Park residents discuss July 4 traditions, neighborhood concerns and birthright citizenship during the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Locals remember Roberto Gonzalez’s wit and generosity
Neighbors remember Roberto “Bobby” Gonzalez, whose generosity, humor and watchful presence made him a beloved fixture on 57th Street in Sunset Park.
Explore nature in the city with artist Jessica Dalrymple
Eco-artist Jessica Dalrymple leads free Mindful Nature Journaling Hikes across New York City, blending art, meditation and urban nature.
Kate Milford on magic and mental health in her new book, Rialto
Bay Ridge author Kate Milford discusses the magic, mental health themes and Brooklyn inspirations behind her new middle-grade novel, Rialto.
LGBTQ+ teens find community at Industry City
LGBTQ+ teens and their allies marked five years of Youth Pride with performances, games, friendship and self-expression at Industry City.
Sunset Park author Maritza Arrastia imagines a progressive future in Grito 2048
Sunset Park author Maritza Arrastia discusses Grito 2048, a novel imagining global resistance, cooperation and a more humane future.
Amid ICE fears, neighbors find a safe place to gather
NYIC’s Key to the City fair brought free resources, art, and salsa dancing to Sunset Park amid fears over immigration enforcement.
Bay Ridge artist turns Brooklyn history and family memory into immersive exhibit
Mr. Kaves blends Brooklyn history, graffiti, hip-hop and family memory in the immersive Brooklyn Pop exhibit at Industry City.
New makerspace opens for scale model building
Brooklyn Buildz opens in Sunset Park, giving kids and adults a hands-on space for scale model building, focus and creativity.
Puerto Rican pride takes over Fifth Avenue this weekend
Sunset Park’s Puerto Rican Parade celebrates culture, rights and a long community fight to claim space in the neighborhood.
Novelist connects Last Night in Brooklyn to neighborhood change
Xochitl Gonzalez discusses Olga Dies Dreaming, Last Night In Brooklyn, Sunset Park memories and how gentrification reshapes homes, schools and traditions.
Textile exhibit celebrates the art and history of immigrant women
A CPC textile exhibit showcases work by 12 immigrant women whose art reflects family, migration, labor and joy.
Elena Schwolsky’s new novel explores motherhood and activism
Sunset Park writer Elena Schwolsky’s new novel, Thursday’s Child, explores motherhood, activism and the personal cost of political ideals.
Rupture and renewal in Alexander Haber’s ‘From Fracture to Form’
Alexander Haber’s From Fracture to Form explores fragmentation, identity and transformation at bkONE’s Tom Kane Theatre.
Beekeeper cares for 22 hives inside Green-Wood Cemetery
Green-Wood’s beekeeper explains how 22 hives and hundreds of thousands of honey bees support pollination and conservation.
Mother’s Day celebration gives older adults a chance to shine
United Senior Citizen Center celebrated Mother’s Day with a fashion show, prizes and a runway built around confidence and community.
Muralists bring Sunset Park’s stories to a harbor wall
Sunset Park artists Yukiko Izumi and Ji Yong Kim completed a large waterfront mural at MADE Bush Terminal celebrating workers and community.
Fifth annual independent comics convention held at Industry City
Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase returned to Industry City for its fifth year with artists, classes, panels and local comics.
RaisingHealth and NYU Langone bring free hernia screenings to Sunset Park
RaisingHealth Partners and NYU Langone Health offered free hernia screenings and health education at MADE Bush Terminal.
Moms in the neighborhood talk about family, work and rest
Four Sunset Park mothers talk about family, work, community and how they hope to celebrate Mother’s Day.
A local dream becomes a neighborhood deli-grocery
La Tienda, a new deli-grocery on Fourth Avenue, is building a following with tortas, local roots and a goal of serving the neighborhood.
A homegrown dispensary opens its doors in Sunset Park
Sunset Park’s first state-licensed cannabis shop is locally owned, locally staffed and rooted in one family’s history with the neighborhood.
Ernesto Gutiérrez, the secret sauce behind Gravesend Pizza
The co-owner and head pizza maker at Gravesend Pizza says faith, family, and “extra love” shape every pie he makes.
UPROSE and viBe Theater bring women artists together in Sunset Park
UPROSE and viBe Theater brought women artists and activists together in Sunset Park for a night of spoken word, music, and community.
Annual teen violence awareness walk returns on April 25
The Healing Center in Brooklyn offers free support, education and advocacy for survivors while helping teens spot abuse and build healthier relationships.
A common language: immigrant women perform their stories
A Sunset Park performance brought immigrant women’s stories of loss, humor and resilience to the stage through a theater and English workshop.
Easter carnival highlights mental health and youth leadership
At PCR’s 10th Easter carnival, families celebrated spring while organizers highlighted mental health awareness and upcoming youth leadership programs.
After an ICE arrest in Sunset Park, one family fights to hold itself together
After a Sunset Park father is detained by ICE, his family struggles with fear, separation and the long uncertainty of immigration court.
Community groups adapt mental health support as anxiety rises
As immigration fears rise under Trump, Sunset Park groups are adapting mental health services to better support Latino immigrant communities.
Opinion: Young voices matter in the fight against family separation
A high school student reflects on a February anti-ICE protest in Sunset Park and calls for unity against family separation.
As gathering places shrink, some find community through screens
From Reddit to Pokémon Go, Sunset Park residents are using digital tools to build real-world connections and create new community spaces.
Sisters behind local shop say falling sales and rising fears make it hard for business to survive
Flores Spot says ICE activity and fear in the neighborhood have cut customer traffic and made it harder for the Third Avenue shop to survive.
Fast-moving labor ends with a healthy delivery and a precinct honor
Two 72nd Precinct officers helped deliver a baby girl in Sunset Park before EMS arrived, then were honored with a precinct award weeks later.
Coalition links pantry support with civic engagement for immigrant women
The Women’s Empowerment Coalition of NYC offers advocacy, leadership programs, and pantry support in Bay Ridge and Sunset Park.
Volunteers hand out “know your rights” kits as immigration fears rise
After Minneapolis immigration raids, Sunset Park groups distribute whistles and “know your rights” kits, emphasizing preparedness and community protection.
Pilote Pilates: a women-owned wellness haven in Sunset Park
At 462 36th St, Pilote Pilates is a women-owned studio offering reformer and mat classes, plus a supportive community vibe in Sunset Park.
Electeds join community at Eighth Avenue banquet hall to welcome Year of the Horse
Homecrest Community Services recently held a Lunar New Year celebration at an Eighth Avenue banquet hall in Sunset Park, bringing together community partners and multiple elected officials to share warmth and care with o
Locals weigh in on the Chinese internet’s heated debate over the “zhǎnshā xiàn”
In Sunset Park, residents talk about “zhǎnshā xiàn,” “rùn měi,” and what economic risk looks like in real life in the United States.
New space for mental health care in Sunset Park
A new clinic at 649 39th Street offers multilingual, culturally responsive outpatient mental health care for children, teens, and families in Sunset Park.
Free screening of Emergent City at CB7 on March 4
Kelly Anderson’s Emergent City follows Sunset Park’s seven-year fight over Industry City’s rezoning. Free screening March 4 at CB7.
Art Deco catalog imagery and “windows into vitality” at 434 39th Street
Joe Bertino’s Thaw Pieces brings 18 minimalist collages to Thomas VanDyke Gallery in Sunset Park, March 12–22, with events March 14 and 22.
Inside a Sunset Park kung fu school on Fifth Avenue
A visit to Ving Tsun Kung Fu in Sunset Park, where students practice forms and chi sau, and sifu Miguel Hernandez teaches a living tradition.
Exhibition celebrates NARS Foundation’s international art residency
NARS Foundation’s “Lick Dirt, Kiss Bone” brings 13 international artists to Sunset Park, opening Feb. 27 with work shaped by memory and place.
A baker’s quest for the joy of baking
At Moonrise Bakehouse in Sunset Park, Cynthia Lamb built a tiny bakery around whole grains, Finnish flavors, and the joy of making bread.
Accordion at the picket lines: Paul Stein’s lifelong soundtrack of protest
Sunset Park accordionist Paul Stein brings music to picket lines, vigils, and rallies, blending a life in law with decades of protest and community song.
Residents of 54th Street rally to replace 25-year-old mural
54th Street neighbors are raising funds to replace the 2001 Citibank-side mural at Fifth Avenue, with a March 6 fundraiser at Sunset Stoop.
Fifth Avenue fills with hearts, flowers, and plushies
On Feb. 14, shops and vendors along Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park filled the sidewalks with flowers, hearts, and plush gifts as warmer weather drew crowds out.
Self-taught coach builds boxing home in Sunset Park
A self-taught coach built Raul’s Boxing House Club in Sunset Park, turning years of setbacks into a growing gym and Ring Masters success.
Seeing with the mind and heart: Patrick Bringley on life after All the Beauty in the World
After loss reshaped his life, Sunset Park author Patrick Bringley found solace at the Met, then turned a decade as a guard into a bestselling memoir.
Turkish family welcomed at Chinese American community arts center
A snowy Saturday at Rainbow House in Sunset Park, where kids paint Lunar New Year wishes and families describe how the center builds community.
Laundromats, deliveries, and shovels: Everyday life continues in the storm
A major snowstorm dropped 8 to 15 inches across NYC as Sunset Park residents shopped, worked, and cleared sidewalks on Jan. 25, 2026.
Venezuelan residents respond to the nation’s leader being held nearby
Sunset Park Venezuelans react as Nicolás Maduro is held at Brooklyn’s MDC, weighing hope, anger, and unanswered questions about what comes next.
What do Luigi Mangione, a state senator and a pizzaiolo have in common?
Luigi Mangione’s case has fueled debate over healthcare anger, the New York Health Act, and how Sunset Park residents, including a local pizzaiolo, see change.
Weekend of ICE detentions shakes Sunset Park
A spike in ICE detentions in Sunset Park fuels community alerts, fundraising for legal help, and questions about enforcement tactics.
Residents report being pressured to leave during inspections
Residents and documents allege staff pushed clients out during Callahan inspections at the 38th Street shelter; DSS says trips are voluntary.
Magazine creates space for spirituality outside of religion through literature
Sunset Park editor Samuel Rutter co-runs Kismet, a literary journal exploring spirituality beyond religion. His wife, Kendall Storey, leads Catapult.
Vitajte u nás! Baba’s Pierogies comes home
Baba’s Pierogies is opening on Sixth Avenue in Sunset Park, bringing Slovak family tradition and classic and inventive pierogies back home.
Local shop mends sewing machines, old and new
At 410 39th Street, Hector keeps sewing machines running for Sunset Park, repairing everything from old metal models to modern home machines.
United Volunteers for the Community marks ninth Three Kings Day anniversary
United Volunteers for the Community marked its ninth Three Kings Day celebration in Sunset Park, with toys and rosca for about 400 children.
Immigrant couple’s 22-year bakery journey in Sunset Park
At Tung Sum Bakery in Sunset Park, a Hong Kong immigrant couple has served buns and coffee for 22 years. Now they are planning retirement.
Lions Club hosts Magi visit at OLPH
Sunset Park Lions Club’s Three Kings Day celebration at Our Lady of Perpetual Help brought gifts, tradition, and resource tables for families.
Queer Comedy for Gaza holds New Year premiere in Sunset Park
Queer Comedy for Gaza debuted in Sunset Park at Sunset Stoop, raising $471 on a chilly January night.
BCS names new executive director as it enters 160th year
Brooklyn Community Services names Archana Jayaram executive director as it marks 160 years, with its Sunset Park Education Center serving adult learners.
Vigil for Democracy holds weekly protest outside Sunset Park’s MDC
A weekly Tuesday-night Vigil for Democracy outside Sunset Park’s MDC protests ICE detention and calls for the release of immigrant detainees.
Rec Center construction leaves void in community
Sunset Park’s rec center has been closed since September 2023. Residents say the long renovation leaves few places to gather, exercise, and swim.
Photographer finds freedom after abusive marriage
A jazz-loving photographer rebuilt her life in Sunset Park after domestic abuse, finding help, housing, and a new rhythm with her daughter.
Fourth Avenue small businesses feel squeezed from all sides
Fourth Avenue businesses face inflation, parking and construction while new luxury buildings bring fewer customers than they hoped.
Mushroom mysticism emerges at Target Margin
The Mushroom, a micro-view forest-floor pageant by Normandy Sherwood and Nikki Calonge, plays at Target Margin Theater Jan. 8-11.
God’s Love We Deliver opens distribution center in Sunset Park
God’s Love We Deliver expands to Liberty BKLYN in Sunset Park, adding a 30,000-square-foot distribution hub to deliver tailored meals across NYC.
CB7 ends the year with a holiday meal and a retirement announcement
CB7’s final meeting of 2025 made time for a holiday meal, a plaque presentation, and District Manager Jeremy Laufer’s retirement announcement.
Target Margin and CFL put on show made by local kids
Local students created and performed BOOM!, a bilingual show made with Target Margin and CFL, staged at PS1 and Target Margin’s 52nd Street space.
Christmas celebration brings Latino and Chinese seniors together
A Christmas celebration at United Senior Center of Sunset Park brought Latino and Chinese seniors together for music, dancing and community.
Burned-Out condo stuck between insurance gaps and tenant rights
A burned-out Sunset Park condo remains stalled by an insurance shortfall and a tenant right-to-return lawsuit, complicating efforts to sell and rebuild.
La Conexión carries on salsa legacy in Sunset Park
La Conexión, founded by Tania Veloz and Mike Rodriguez, keeps Sunset Park’s salsa tradition alive with classes, socials, and workshops.
Weekly vigil protests ICE and war in Gaza
A weekly Sunset Park vigil protests ICE and the war in Gaza, building a steady presence on Fifth Avenue every Saturday.
Artists showcase Green-Wood Cemetery’s Monk Parakeets
Artists Shanzhai Lyric wrap a Green-Wood residency on the cemetery’s monk parakeets, exploring imitation, language, and migration.
Snowfall brings thrillseekers and FDNY to park’s south hill
The season’s first real snow sent kids to Sunset Park’s steep sledding hill, as parents watched ramps rise and winter stress melt into play.
Red tape and mounting bills keep bagel shop storefront dark
A would-be bagel shop at Fourth Avenue and 25th Street sits dark as gas permitting confusion and a lease dispute pile up costs.
City League makes coffee and lasting connections
City League Coffee roasts at the Whale in Sunset Park and pours on 4th Avenue, using coffee, family and futsal to bring neighbors together.
Latino holiday traditions fill Sunset Park’s shops and homes
How the Hispanic communities of Sunset Park experience Christmas through family gatherings, local businesses, barbershops and neighborhood restaurants.
Free studio help at the library opens the mic to everyone
Every Wednesday, audio engineer Anthony Mitchell offers free one-on-one recording help in Sunset Park Library’s basement studio.
Fourth Avenue and 17th Street co-named after longtime pillar of community
Neighbors, family and local leaders honor longtime 17th Street organizer Donna Maxil as the corner of Fourth Avenue and 17th Street is co-named in her memory.
‘She was the light in the house’: Family of Jody Byron calls for safer Seventh Avenue
After a hit-and-run killed 75-year-old Jody Byron near Sunset Park, her husband and daughter remember her and call for safety fixes on their block.
Road traffic victims remembered, march calls for safety
Neighbors march on Fifth Avenue for World Day of Remembrance, honoring Sunset Park residents killed by traffic violence and calling for safer streets.
SBCW crashes through Sunset Stoop
South Brooklyn Championship Wrestling returns to Sunset Stoop with DIY matches that mix punk, big characters and high-energy storytelling in Sunset Park.
Residents of local shelter allege poor living conditions and neglect of persons with disabilities
Residents say 38th Street homeless shelter run by Acacia Network has filthy conditions and ignores disability needs as city officials review oversight.
United Senior Center holds 12th annual dominoes tournament
At the United Senior Center, the 12th annual dominoes tournament brings fierce competition, laughter and relief after the center’s lease is renewed.
Sunset Park dance company debuts first evening-length performance
Sunset Park roommates Alyssa Myers and Aurora Vaughan turn living-room rehearsals and long talks at Judy's into a full dance company and new Brooklyn premiere.
Library hosts intergenerational conversation
A community conversation at Sunset Park Library brought generations together to share values, build connection, and reflect on what legacy means.
Regina Opera opens 56th season with La Bohème
Regina Opera celebrates more than 50 years of community opera, training performers and staging classics like La Bohème and Carmen in Sunset Park.
SNAP delays raise demand for food aid in Sunset Park
SNAP delays and new federal rules are driving a sharp rise in food aid demand in Sunset Park, where thousands of residents rely on the program for daily meals.
New coffee shop brings Afghan-born owner’s craftsmanship to Fifth Avenue
Afghan-born engineer Iqbal and his wife expand their Ditmas Park bakery business to Sunset Park with Starz Coffee, serving fresh pastries, sandwiches, and coffe
Dancing crossing guard guides kids across perilous intersection
Crossing guard Laura Tucker brings music, joy, and sharp focus to one of Sunset Park’s busiest intersections while guiding kids safely across Fourth Avenue.
Every mile counts: behind NYC Marathon’s precision
Behind every split time and finish-line celebration, Yankee Timing ensures the New York City Marathon runs with precision.
Haunted hotel and macabre museum welcome kids on 45th Street
Two families on 45th Street in Sunset Park turn Halloween into an annual spectacle, building homemade worlds that light up the neighborhood.
Sunset Park-based artists welcome visitors into their workspaces during October’s Open Studios
Sunset Park artists opened their studios for a fall weekend of visits, conversation and work-in-progress, from graffiti to embroidered animal sculpture.
Bay Ridge tattoo shop finds new home in Sunset Park
Tattoo artist Isidoro “Izzy” Garcia builds community and family at Saints x Sinners, now open on Fourth Avenue in Sunset Park.
BACOP patrols Brooklyn Chinatown nightly
Volunteer patrol group BACOP has kept Sunset Park safe for 11 years — without government grants.
Art show featuring work from BWAC fire continues this weekend in Sunset Park
"Every Piece Has Its Story" at Industry City showcases Sunset Park artists and works recovered from the BWAC fire. Open Oct. 24–26.
Maimonides opens new children’s emergency room
Brooklyn’s only children’s hospital opened a new pediatric emergency department, promising more space, shorter waits, and care closer to home for families.
White snakeroot: A plant to show us what’s missing and help us mourn what’s gone
A Sunset Park gardener reflects on white snakeroot, the wildflowers that grow from cracks, and the loss of her neighbor Jody.
OLPH priest honored for lifetime of service
OLPH community honors Father Ruskin Piedra, whose decades of service and immigration advocacy shaped countless lives.
Safe Streets March honors victims of traffic violence on World Day of Remembrance
On Nov. 16, neighbors will walk their bikes from OLPH to Sunset Park to honor victims and call for safer streets in Sunset Park.
Sunset Park producer’s "Life After" to air Nov 3 on PBS
Sunset Park producer Colleen Cassingham’s Life After premieres Nov. 3 on PBS, examining assisted dying, disability, and the politics of care.
Family, art, and cachitos in Sunset Park: Six years of Liebre Café
A warm portrait of Café Liebre in Sunset Park at its six-year mark—family-run by Patricia and Hermann Mejía, fueled by cachitos, local art, and a room full of r
Street renamed in honor of local shop owner, Blas González
The corner of Fourth Avenue and 61st Street in Sunset Park was renamed Blas González Way to honor a beloved Dominican shopkeeper.
BCA’s 8th Avenue Senior Center celebrates 32nd anniversary
The Brooklyn Chinese-American Association celebrated 32 years of senior services in Sunset Park, honoring elders and pledging to expand programs.
Marka27’s Indigenous Flow celebrates heritage with a modern edge
Boston-based artist Marka27 brings his Neo-Indigenous murals to Sunset Park, fusing ancestral roots with modern graffiti and community empowerment.
Inclusive education takes center stage at PS 958 in Sunset Park
PS 958 in Sunset Park integrates students with and without disabilities in every classroom, modeling inclusive education and celebrating diversity.
Fuzhou restaurant marks ten years, serving up a taste of home
Meishilin Fish Ball on Sunset Park’s Eighth Avenue celebrates 10 years. Owner Lin Zheng shares his journey from hardship to hometown flavors.
Local artist explores nostalgia with new show at 39th Street gallery
Sunset Park artist Friese Undine’s show “The Living Museum of the Golden Age” opens Oct. 11 at Thomas VanDyke Gallery, exploring nostalgia past and present.
Unopposed District 43 councilmember reviews results, outlines challenges
Unopposed, Susan Zhuang reflects on education, community programs, Eighth Avenue challenges, and her push to strengthen unity in Sunset Park.
Councilmember seeks third term representing District 38
Councilmember Alexa Avilés reflects on her childhood, her record in Sunset Park, and her priorities on housing, immigrant services, and English classes.
District 38 Republican candidate is “ready for something different.” Are you?
Republican Luis Quero challenges Alexa Avilés in Sunset Park’s District 38, highlighting crime, immigration, nonprofits, and burying the BQE.
Homecrest’s Sunset Park branch turns one
Homecrest’s Sunset Park branch marked one year with ice cream, moon cakes, and community services, while helping thousands of residents at 901 60th St.
Documentary highlights Sunset Park family’s fight for just housing
The documentary "Slumlord Millionaire" screened Sept. 13 at Sunset Park Library, spotlighting Fabián Bravo’s tenant fight and the future of housing advocacy.
Local writer pens book on Mamdani campaign, “Run Zohran Run!,” from Sunset Park POV
Theodore Hamm’s “Run Zohran Run!” shows how Mamdani fought off attacks, drew strength from Sunset Park, and made democratic socialism feel normal in New York.
Guided by serendipity, local minister finds success
Brooklyn wedding minister Maxim shares his journey of faith, immigration, online weddings, and building community in Sunset Park.
Sunset Park 9/11 vigil honors loved ones and those who keep their memory alive
Neighbors honored 9/11 at Sunset Park’s Living Memorial Grove, with tributes from families and thanks to Silvia Agosto for restoring the garden.
Brooklyn United wins two divisions at Liga Mexicana youth championships
Brooklyn United wins U-9 and U-11 at Liga Mexicana Youth Division Championship as families gather at Bush Terminal Park for a day of soccer.
Sunset Park poultry workers awarded $33,000 in restitution after city settlement
Sunset Park poultry plant workers win $33,000 in restitution after city settlement for sick leave violations.
Neighbors build their own internet in Sunset Park
NYC Mesh is expanding in Sunset Park, linking neighbors from a historic co-op roof and reviving a century-old cooperative spirit with community-run internet.
Local fitness instructor wants yoga to be for everybody
Donation-based yoga in Sunset Park with instructor Michelangelo Villalba. All are welcome; next class 4 p.m. Sat., Aug. 30 at Sixth Ave & 43rd St.
Dialogue, identity, and DIY theatre: A conversation with playwright Stephen Gracia
Playwright Stephen Gracia on identity, punk aesthetics, DIY performance, and D3C’s 15th season at the Tom Kane Theatre in Industry City.
GrowNYC’s free food distribution program comes to an end, raising fears of worsening food insecurity
GrowNYC ends free food distribution in Sunset Park, leaving seniors and low-income families worried about losing fresh produce access.
“I signed the lease!” United Senior Center reopens
United reopens, bringing classes, meals, and community to Sunset Park older adults.
Mother of three shares her experience preparing for the new school year
A Sunset Park mom of three faces back-to-school costs and language hurdles, discovers local giveaways, and remembers what truly matters.
Kid album ‘Carry On’ celebrates a friendship with a backpack
Sunset Park’s Benjamin Weiner and Princess Backpack release “Carry On” Aug. 22 and celebrate with a Sept. 14 show at Jalopy Theater in Brooklyn.
Gym celebrates 20 years of the “Sweet Science” in Sunset Park
Ardon Sweet Science Gym turns 20 in Sunset Park: family-first training on 4th Ave, champions on the walls, classes for all ages, and upcoming fights.
Coffee with an undocumented neighbor
An undocumented Sunset Park nanny on crossing as a child, her mother’s illness, and raising her son amid renewed enforcement and fraying safety nets.
María’s Bistro Mexicano celebrates 19 years in Sunset Park
After 19 years on Fifth Avenue, María’s Bistro reflects the changing face of Sunset Park—and what stays the same.
Paddlers take to Bush Terminal Park as plans for community boathouse move forward
Over 130 people kayaked at Bush Terminal Park. Volunteers hope to make access permanent with a proposed boathouse for year-round programming.
Local Entrepreneur Brews Dreams into Reality at Sole Cafe
Sole Café brings specialty coffee, pastries, and community spirit to Sunset Park, blending old‑school roots with a fresh neighborhood vibe.
BCA celebrates its Dyker Heights Senior Center, reflects on growth and challenges
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association celebrates Dyker Heights Senior Center's 2nd year, highlighting community growth, evolving challenges, and ongoing support
“No place to go”: Neighborhood’s largest senior center faces eviction
Sunset Park’s United Senior Center, serving thousands monthly, celebrates Father’s Day while facing imminent closure over steep rent hike.
Sunset Park council member defends her record and looks ahead
Councilmember Alexa Avilés reflects on her first term, defends her record, and outlines priorities ahead of the June 24 primary election.
Local challenger runs on practicality over ideology
Ling Ye challenges incumbent Alexa Avilés in District 38, emphasizing practical solutions over ideology in Sunset Park.
Local moviemaker finds her wings
Filmmaker Heather von Rohr on motherhood, birdwatching, neurodiversity, and her return to directing with a new feature set in NYC's green spaces.
Off-leash hours bring pups and people together
Discover how Sunset Park's early morning off-leash hours bring together playful pups and their owners, building community and offering rare open space for dogs.