Oliver Smith

More Articles

Join the Famous and Fabulous for Free: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!

In New York City, there’s only one free summer concert and outdoor performance series that has showcased artists from all over the world for nearly 50 years: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Every year, they meticulously prepare...

Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller – Comedic Actor, Director, and Cancer Survivor

Actor and director Ben Stiller has created some of the most hilarious films of his time, including There's Something About Mary, Zoolander, and Meet the Parents. Born to comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, he...

The History of Brooklyn’s Jewish Community — From Asser Levy, the First Real Estate Investor in Brooklyn

Jewish immigration to the United States occurred in three major waves, with each group differing significantly in economic, social, and religious backgrounds, as well as in their time and place of origin. Many of these...

A Brooklyn Native Who Gained Notoriety in Chicago

In the "Roaring Twenties," Al Capone ruled over a vast criminal empire in the Windy City—a domain built on gambling, prostitution, bootlegging, bribery, drug trafficking, robbery, extortion, and murder. This impressive resume was fitting for...

Discover

Trending

Priscilla Presley: Brooklyn Native, Businesswoman, and Actress, Former Wife of Elvis Presley

Priscilla Presley was moved to tears when the new film Priscilla, based on her life and relationship with Elvis Presley, received a seven-minute standing...

The evolution of festivals in Brooklyn: from agricultural fairs to tech conferences

The holding of various festivals in Brooklyn has a very rich history. They have always been held here in large quantities and have evolved...

A comedy star from Brooklyn Adam Sandler

Many famous actors originate from the Big Apple. Among them is Adam Sandler, the star of rom-coms created in the 2000s. The creative path...

Brooklyn artist, architect, and musician

Brooklyn artist Gavin Snyder loves to capture the energy of New York City through his urban sketches. To do this, he visits particularly lively...

A popular reality show in Brooklyn

Reality shows have become very popular in the US. Americans like to observe the lives of different people. The show about the Kardashian family...
..... .