by Pojanee FleuryThe stretch of Marcus Garvey Blvd between MacDonough Street and Decatur Street shut down for the block's first party. What started as one barber's vision to bring people together became a testament to the power of local initiative. Mike Ife, the owner...
by Pojanee FleuryI had the pleasure of contributing to Our Time Press' summer long series covering Brooklyn's block parties. Not only did I have a great time - as the joy in the air was absolutely contagious - but I learned something very important,...
by Pojanee FleuryOn August 24, 2025, Van Buren Street, stretching between Patchen Avenue and Malcolm X Boulevard, came alive with its annual block party—a beloved tradition that has been uniting neighbors for an incredible 50 years. This year’s event was no exception, creating a...
by Pojanee FleuryOn August 23, 2025, residents of Putnam Avenue, between Broadway and Howard Avenue, gathered for their 2nd annual block party, celebrating community and strengthening neighborhood connections. Organized by the Mount Sinai Spiritual Church of God and members of the Putnam Howard Garden...
By Pojanee FleuryOn August 17, 2025, the stretch of Quincy Street between Bedford and Nostrand Avenue transformed into a dance floor making this more than just a regular 'ole block party - there was a massive bouncy castle, a lively soccer match, an exciting...
By Pojanee FleuryOn August 17, 2025, Putnam Avenue between Bedford and Nostrand hosted one of the most exciting block parties of the season! The street transformed into a vibrant mosaic of families, friends, and neighbors, gathered to celebrate their shared community.
By far, the...
By Pojanee FleuryDecatur Street between Tompkins and Throop Avenue came alive on Saturday, August 9, 2025, as it transformed into an exciting celebration for its annual block party! The street buzzed with energy as neighbors and visitors gathered to enjoy a day filled with...
By Pojanee FleuryOn Saturday August 9, 2025, MacDonough Street between Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Throop Avenue turned into a summer oasis of music, laughter, and fun complete with an inflatable water slide for the children!
Neighbors set up chairs under stoops, kids ran freely...
By Pojanee FleuryEvery summer, Quincy Street between Throop and Tompkins Avenues transforms into the vibrant and much-loved Quincy Street Block Party. The event brings together neighbors, friends, and visitors for a day filled with music, food, and fun activities for all ages.
Kids enjoyed...
There’s something magical about a neighborhood coming together for an annual shared celebration. On Saturday July 26, 2025, Quincy Street in Brooklyn transformed into a lively hub of music, laughter, and connection as an exciting block party took over the stretch between Marcy and...
By Pojanee FleuryWhen summertime hits Brooklyn, the streets buzz with excitement, and few events truly embody that vibe quite like the annual block party on Hancock Street, between Stuyvesant Avenue and Lewis Avenue! For the past 18 years, this annual tradition has transformed the...
The "Flower Block" on Bainbridge Street, between Howard and Saratoga Avenues, hosted its annual summer fun day on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The event celebrated the vibrant beauty of its plant life while bringing block residents together for a day filled with laughter and...
Monroe St. Between Bedford and Nostrand Aves.
By Pojanee FleuryThe FDNY Block Party on Saturday, July 12, 2025, on Monroe Street, between Bedford and Nostrand Aves, was much more than a summer gathering—it was a day of connection, education, and celebration! Hosted by Engine 235...
Lafayette Ave. Btw. Marcus Garvey and Lewis Avenue
By Pojanee FleuryOn July 12, 2025, the vibrant streets of Brooklyn, NYC, came alive with energy, laughter, and joy as the 800 Block Association hosted its annual Block Party on Lafayette between Marcus Garvey Ave and Lewis...
As the City’s wave of summer block parties begins to wane making room for fall’s share of outdoor events coming a few weeks away, Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill still rocks with talk of the immersive rock party that took place, Saturday, August 19, in a...
For 38 years, Albert “Al” Vann has represented the communities of Bedford Stuyvesant and Crown Heights in the halls of power, serving these communities with integrity and respect. Two weeks ago, Central Brooklyn came together to say “thank you” with a block party style...
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On Cambridge Place …
A Block Party Reunites Families and Friends
Traditionally, June to September throughout New York City is the season for weekend block parties when neighborhood groups with the proper permits close streets to traffic and have a festive time.
For the...
Wayne Powell has a lot to smile about. His daughter LaNice, right, and granddaughter are integral to his successful security business. (Photo: Courtesy of the Powell Family.)
