Teddy bear
The first teddy bear was sold by a shop in Brooklyn. The iconic bear is known for its soft exterior and lovable nature. And yes, it was named for President Teddy Roosevelt. Roosevelt] refused to shoot a bear that had been wounded and tied to a tree in Mississippi.
The first teddy bear was sold by a shop in Brooklyn. The iconic bear is known for its soft exterior and lovable nature. And yes, it was named for President Teddy Roosevelt. Roosevelt] refused to shoot a bear that had been wounded and tied to a tree in Mississippi.
Lorraine Toussaint
The highly-acclaimed actress got her start at The Little Theater on Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn at the age of 10.
The highly-acclaimed actress got her start at The Little Theater on Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn at the age of 10.
This is how it feels to be a Muslim right now in America
Kobir Chowdhury is the president of Masjid Al-Aman. It's a mosque in East New York, Brooklyn with nearly 3 000 worshipers - most of them Bangladeshi.
Kobir Chowdhury is the president of Masjid Al-Aman. It's a mosque in East New York, Brooklyn with nearly 3 000 worshipers - most of them Bangladeshi.
'New Yorker of the Year'
The New York Times named Lee Gabay a "New Yorker of the Year." It represents his extraordinary work as a teacher with students in very difficult situations.
The New York Times named Lee Gabay a "New Yorker of the Year." It represents his extraordinary work as a teacher with students in very difficult situations.
NYC real estate: Bronx
Kingsbridge in the Bronx topped StreetEasy's list of hot neighborhoods for 2017. It has a lot of rentals at good value.
Kingsbridge in the Bronx topped StreetEasy's list of hot neighborhoods for 2017. It has a lot of rentals at good value.
Fox 5 Films: The Underground Railroad in New York
Simone Boyce has the overview of the Underground Railroad in New York.
Simone Boyce has the overview of the Underground Railroad in New York.
Mable's Smokehouse: A taste of Oklahoma in Brooklyn | The Dish
For Oklahoma-style barbecue you won't find anywhere else, there is Mable's Smokehouse in Brooklyn.
For Oklahoma-style barbecue you won't find anywhere else, there is Mable's Smokehouse in Brooklyn.
Finding Faith: Love and relationships
Ah love. We seem obsessed with the search for it and the struggle to keep it.
Ah love. We seem obsessed with the search for it and the struggle to keep it.
Small foxes with big ears debut at Prospect Park Zoo
Two fennec foxes have made their public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Two fennec foxes have made their public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn.
Brennan and Carr | The Dish
Brennan & Carr has been a staple in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, for decades. It is famous for its hot roast beef sandwiches. George Brennan and Edward Carr opened the restaurant on Nostrand Avenue in 1938.
Brennan & Carr has been a staple in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, for decades. It is famous for its hot roast beef sandwiches. George Brennan and Edward Carr opened the restaurant on Nostrand Avenue in 1938.
Cafe Colette | The Dish
On a charming street corner in Williamsburg lies a neighborhood favorite: Cafe Colette. Inside this light, fresh space, co-owner and chef Erin Gerken is reinventing timeless appetizers and entrees.
On a charming street corner in Williamsburg lies a neighborhood favorite: Cafe Colette. Inside this light, fresh space, co-owner and chef Erin Gerken is reinventing timeless appetizers and entrees.
Cocktails on tap in Brooklyn
Just in time for New Year's celebrations, one place in Brooklyn came up with the most efficient way to deal with all those people in line at the bar -- and maybe the best idea I've heard all year -- craft cocktails on tap.
Just in time for New Year's celebrations, one place in Brooklyn came up with the most efficient way to deal with all those people in line at the bar -- and maybe the best idea I've heard all year -- craft cocktails on tap.
Brooklyn Seltzer Boys | The Sip
Meet Kenny Gomberg and his son Alex. Together with Kenny's brother-in-law Irv, they're the Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, a fourth-generation family business based in Canarsie. In a city where there used to be hundreds—if not thousands—of seltzermen, everybody has a memory about the bubbly drink.
Meet Kenny Gomberg and his son Alex. Together with Kenny's brother-in-law Irv, they're the Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, a fourth-generation family business based in Canarsie. In a city where there used to be hundreds—if not thousands—of seltzermen, everybody has a memory about the bubbly drink.
Baby red pandas on display at Prospect Park Zoo
Two red panda cubs that were born at the Prospect Park Zoo this summer are now on display to the public, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Two red panda cubs that were born at the Prospect Park Zoo this summer are now on display to the public, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Chocolate factory in Brooklyn | Jen at Work
Chocolate. Is there anything in the world more decadent, delicious and completely addictive? Which is why when I was told I was heading to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, to work at a chocolate factory my first thought was "okay, what's going to happen to ruin this one for me?"
Chocolate. Is there anything in the world more decadent, delicious and completely addictive? Which is why when I was told I was heading to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, to work at a chocolate factory my first thought was "okay, what's going to happen to ruin this one for me?"
Food and music at MP Taverna in Brooklyn
You don't have to travel to the big easy to get a taste of some kickin' Cajun cooking and new orleans jazz. Chef Michael Psilakis and the team behind Astoria's Greek eatery MP Taverna are trying something new at the Brooklyn location and it combines good music, good food and good company.
You don't have to travel to the big easy to get a taste of some kickin' Cajun cooking and new orleans jazz. Chef Michael Psilakis and the team behind Astoria's Greek eatery MP Taverna are trying something new at the Brooklyn location and it combines good music, good food and good company.
Al Di La's bagna cauda | The Dish
While the pope is visiting New York City, where will he be eating? The pontiff may want to check out Al Di La Trattoria on 5th Avenue in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn because of one very special dish: bagna cauda. Chef Anna Klinger, who serves the "down-to-earth" dish at her restaurant, says it's a favorite of Pope Francis.
While the pope is visiting New York City, where will he be eating? The pontiff may want to check out Al Di La Trattoria on 5th Avenue in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn because of one very special dish: bagna cauda. Chef Anna Klinger, who serves the "down-to-earth" dish at her restaurant, says it's a favorite of Pope Francis.
Caribbean-style liqueur, made in Brooklyn | The Sip
From a small warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn, Jack Summers is following a big dream. Jack -- known as Jack from Brooklyn -- is the creator of Sorel liqueur. He is shaking things up by packaging a drink that's been made for centuries.
From a small warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn, Jack Summers is following a big dream. Jack -- known as Jack from Brooklyn -- is the creator of Sorel liqueur. He is shaking things up by packaging a drink that's been made for centuries.
Beekeeping in NYC | Jen at Work
Beekeeping has only been legal in New York City since 2010.
Beekeeping has only been legal in New York City since 2010.
Brooklyn's Emmy burger: delicious and elusive | The Dish
Chef Matt Hyland and his wife Emily met in college where they bonded over their love of food. Matt is a Brooklyn native so he and Emily decided to open their first restaurant in his hometown. And even though pizza is the focus of the menu, Matt decided to add one of his favorite dishes: a burger.
Chef Matt Hyland and his wife Emily met in college where they bonded over their love of food. Matt is a Brooklyn native so he and Emily decided to open their first restaurant in his hometown. And even though pizza is the focus of the menu, Matt decided to add one of his favorite dishes: a burger.