Moose died after being beaten by a stranger in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. An article about the incident generated intense response. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Prospect Park (Brooklyn, NY)”
Want a Nutcracker or a ‘Craft Cocktail?’ He’s Your Guy.
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2022
As the warm weather draws picnickers to Prospect Park, they can be sure to find the one and only Prince Lewis selling cold mixed drinks. Source: New York Times
Together and in Person: Everybody Dance Now
By Gotham Rex on September 10, 2021
Professionals and amateurs can leave their living rooms behind as dance studios make a cautious comeback. Source: New York Times
No Place to Go When You Need to Go? These New Yorkers Have Ideas
By Gotham Rex on July 2, 2021
The pandemic ignited a conversation about the use of public space, but the city’s lack of public restrooms has led to long lines and some uncomfortable situations. Source: New York Times
Barbecues, Birthdays and Tangos: New York Parks Are Bustling Again
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
While Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer in the city, New Yorkers have already been filling the city’s green spaces, celebrating the joy of being together. Source: New York Times
A Historic Brooklyn Mansion Goes on the Market for $30 Million
By Gotham Rex on May 28, 2021
The 1901 building, which faces Prospect Park, has been owned by the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture for 74 years and could set a borough record. Source: New York Times
For a New Troupe, Going Digital Has Been Easier Than Returning Live
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Molière in the Park garnered praise for Zoom productions of “Tartuffe” and other plays. Putting on an outdoor show in Brooklyn has been another matter. Source: New York Times
For These Shows, Take a Hike
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2020
If you participate in a sound walk and no one is there to applaud, does it count as theater? Our critic argues that it does. Or at least that it can. Source: New York Times
See How N.Y.’s Caribbean Community Kept Carnival Vividly Alive
By Gotham Rex on September 11, 2020
This year, the official West Indian American Day celebrations were canceled — but the Carnival spirit came through. Source: New York Times
Online Map Collection Provides a Peek at New York Over the Centuries
By Gotham Rex on July 16, 2020
The Brooklyn Historical Society’s collection of nearly 1,500 digitized maps dates back to the 17th century. Source: New York Times