Ceremony marks revival of Brooklyn Paramount Theatre
Posted: Updated:A venue that once hosted some of the biggest names in the music industry is being brought back to life, starting with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday.
LIU and BSE Global are coming together to renovate the theater -- to revitalize its historic music roots and also host a mix of family entertainment, comedy, sporting events and other special programs.
The renovation will keep the 90-year-old venue alive by retaining many of its existing features while also modernizing the space to meet today's standards.
LIU students will gain hands-on industry experience by working with BSE Global's team to run the venue.
Construction is expected to be completed mid-next year.
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Kings Plaza Mall to reopen today after massive garage fire
Kings Plaza Mall to reopen today after massive garage fire
Kings Plaza Mall is expected to reopen today after a massive fire in the mall's parking garage Monday.
Kings Plaza Mall is expected to reopen today after a massive fire in the mall's parking garage Monday.
North Carolina governor pleads with storm evacuees to be patient
North Carolina governor pleads with storm evacuees to be patient
'Nightmare that won't end': Storm evacuees can't return yet
With Wilmington still mostly an island surrounded by Hurricane Florence's floodwaters and people waiting for hours for handouts of necessities like food, North Carolina's governor is pleading with thousands of evacuees to be patient and not return home just yet.
With Wilmington still mostly an island surrounded by Hurricane Florence's floodwaters and people waiting for hours for handouts of necessities like food, North Carolina's governor is pleading with thousands of evacuees to be patient and not return home just yet.
Business Briefs: Equity gap, United Airlines, PlayStation
Business Briefs: Equity gap, United Airlines, PlayStation
At startups, females are experiencing an equity gap. United Airlines hopes to speed up your travels. Get ready for a tech throwback this holiday season.
At startups, females are experiencing an equity gap. United Airlines hopes to speed up your travels. Get ready for a tech throwback this holiday season.
At startups, females are experiencing an equity gap. United Airlines hopes to speed up your travels. Get ready for a tech throwback this holiday season.
At startups, females are experiencing an equity gap. United Airlines hopes to speed up your travels. Get ready for a tech throwback this holiday season.
Police: Man accused of shooting toward crowd on Coney Island Ave.
Police: Man accused of shooting toward crowd on Coney Island Ave.
Police are looking for the man behind a Sunday morning shooting.
Police are looking for the man behind a Sunday morning shooting.
Man wanted for forcibly touching 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush
Man wanted for forcibly touching 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush
Police are on the lookout for a man they say grabbed an 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush.
Police are on the lookout for a man they say grabbed an 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush.
Brooklyn Diocese pays $27.5 million to sex abuse victims
Brooklyn Diocese pays $27.5 million to sex abuse victims
The Brooklyn Diocese has paid $27.5 million to settle four sexual abuse cases, the New York Times reports.
The Brooklyn Diocese has paid $27.5 million to settle four sexual abuse cases, the New York Times reports.
NYPD officer, wife accused of pretending to be deceased mother to collect money
NYPD officer, wife accused of pretending to be deceased mother to collect money
An NYPD officer from Brooklyn is facing a slew of charges for allegedly pretending to be his deceased mother in order to collect her benefits.
An NYPD officer from Brooklyn is facing a slew of charges for allegedly pretending to be his deceased mother in order to collect her benefits.
Word on the Street: National Cheeseburger Day
Word on the Street: National Cheeseburger Day
For National Cheeseburger Day, News 12 asked residents what their favorite local burger spot is.Florence remnants soak Brooklyn
Florence remnants soak Brooklyn
The remnants of what was previously Hurricane Florence moved up the East Coast and soaked Brooklyn on Tuesday.
The remnants of what was previously Hurricane Florence moved up the East Coast and soaked Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Crown Heights nursing home donates backpacks, supplies to kids
Crown Heights nursing home donates backpacks, supplies to kids
Crown Heights nursing home residents are giving back to the young people in their community.
Crown Heights nursing home residents are giving back to the young people in their community.
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Isaac's Bake Shop
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Isaac's Bake Shop
Isaac's Bake Shop, a kosher bakery in Midwood, has customers all over the country ordering its goods.
Isaac's Bake Shop, a kosher bakery in Midwood, has customers all over the country ordering its goods.
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: OKOZUSHI
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: OKOZUSHI
A Brooklyn sushi restaurant is serving up raw fish in a traditional way.
A Brooklyn sushi restaurant is serving up raw fish in a traditional way.
Coney Island Film Festival kicks off weekend film screenings
Coney Island Film Festival kicks off weekend film screenings
The Coney Island Film Festival is being held this weekend inside the Coney Island USA Building.
The Coney Island Film Festival is being held this weekend inside the Coney Island USA Building.
Brooklyn fashion designer creates recycled clothing, hosts comedy show
Brooklyn fashion designer creates recycled clothing, hosts comedy show
A Brooklyn fashion designer has created recycled clothing and will host a comedy show in an effort to bring attention to fashion waste.
A Brooklyn fashion designer has created recycled clothing and will host a comedy show in an effort to bring attention to fashion waste.
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Chela
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: Chela
Chela in Park Slope incorporates many aspects of Mexican food, from slow-cooked ribs to shrimp served on a pineapple.
Chela in Park Slope incorporates many aspects of Mexican food, from slow-cooked ribs to shrimp served on a pineapple.
#N12BK: National Cheese Pizza Day
#N12BK: National Cheese Pizza Day
Today is National Cheese Pizza Day!
Today is National Cheese Pizza Day!
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: La Villa Pizzeria
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: La Villa Pizzeria
With four locations across Brooklyn, it's easy to see why this family owned pizza spot is popular with the locals.
With four locations across Brooklyn, it's easy to see why this family owned pizza spot is popular with the locals.
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: East Wind Snack Shop
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: East Wind Snack Shop
A cozy dumpling shop in Brooklyn is serving up dumplings, bao and bubble tea.
A cozy dumpling shop in Brooklyn is serving up dumplings, bao and bubble tea.
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: General Deb's
Fuhgeddaboudit Food: General Deb's
General Deb's can best be described as a neighborhood restaurant specializing in Sichuan noodles, dumplings and other classic Sichuan dishes.
General Deb's can best be described as a neighborhood restaurant specializing in Sichuan noodles, dumplings and other classic Sichuan dishes.
Mom, son create Brooklyn pickling business
Mom, son create Brooklyn pickling business
A pair of mother and son entrepreneurs from Brooklyn is creating vegan pickled goods.
A pair of mother and son entrepreneurs from Brooklyn is creating vegan pickled goods.
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70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
West Indian American Day Parade Photos
West Indian American Day Parade Photos
Snap a pic while you're out celebrating and share it with News 12 using the hashtag #BKCarnival2018 on social media.
Snap a pic while you're out celebrating and share it with News 12 using the hashtag #BKCarnival2018 on social media.
PHOTOS: Quarantined Emirates plane arrives at JFK
PHOTOS: Quarantined Emirates plane arrives at JFK
A plane was quarantined at New York's Kennedy Airport when about 10 passengers became ill aboard a flight from Dubai.
A plane was quarantined at New York's Kennedy Airport when about 10 passengers became ill aboard a flight from Dubai.
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart’s top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Your 2018 Brooklyn Back-to-School Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Back-to-School Photos
Send us your back-to-school photos.
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your photos! Use the #BKBacktoSchool on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your photos! Use the #BKBacktoSchool on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
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Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
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Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
It's food so good, so unique, so Brooklyn....Fuhgeddaboudit!
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
2018 NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum performer lineup
2018 NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum performer lineup
Elton John will perform October 9.
A list of performers scheduled to perform at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum in 2018.
A list of performers scheduled to perform at NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum in 2018.
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Musical acts at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City opened its doors on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City opened its doors on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
