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7 hours ago

Brooklyn, NYC - Rally to Strengthen Black Homeownership in the Borough

Protecting and strengthening Black homeownership in Brooklyn is urgent due to displacement, deed theft, and rising housing costs threatening generational wealth.
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fromGothamist
1 day ago

Brooklyn developer lands state budget tax break for Williamsburg waterfront complex

A 421a tax-break extension in New York’s budget will let Two Trees’ River Ring project qualify despite missing a 2031 completion deadline.
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fromPolitics NY
1 hour ago

Campaign Insiders: A Q&A with NY-7 Candidate Julie Won

Campaign focuses on care economy policies, tenant-protective housing, and immigration reform to improve affordability for families and workers.
#coney-island
fromBrownstoner
6 hours ago
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Brooklyn Beaches Officially Open This Weekend

Brooklyn beaches reopen May 23 at 10 a.m. with lifeguards daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through September 13.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 hours ago
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Mermaid Parade marches on as Reynoso promises annual funding 'so long as I'm in office' * Brooklyn Paper

Coney Island USA received $20,000 from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and will receive $20,000 annually to preserve the Mermaid Parade.
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fromBrownstoner
6 hours ago

Brooklyn Beaches Officially Open This Weekend

Brooklyn beaches reopen May 23 at 10 a.m. with lifeguards daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through September 13.
fromTime Out New York
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A free bus between Williamsburg and Prospect Park launches

Starting May 26, The Ordinary is launching a free, limited-run shuttle called The Ordinary Bus, connecting Domino Park in Williamsburg directly to Prospect Park. The service will run through June 9 and is designed to cut one of Brooklyn's most frustrating journeys roughly in half.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
5 hours ago

Brooklyn students explore futures beyond the 'bubble' through My College Tours program * Brooklyn Paper

My College Tours provides nationwide college tours for NYC students, expanding access to higher education exposure and motivation beyond New York City.
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fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 day ago

Sweet (and salty) relief: Brooklyn beaches to open for the season on May 23 Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn beaches reopen May 23 with lifeguards daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Sept. 13, offering free summer relief at Coney Island.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani reopens historic Orchard Beach Pavilion after $114 million reconstruction project

Orchard Beach Pavilion reopened after a $114 million restoration, adding structural repairs, ADA access, amenities, and nature programming for summer visitors.
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Crown Heights' St. Bartholomew's, 'All in a Bosky Bower'

Commissioned by a growing and well-to-do Episcopal congregation in the 1880s in what is now Crown Heights, one of Brooklyn's finest architects and also a local resident, George Poole Chappell was inspired by the British Arts and Crafts movement and Richardsonian Romanesque when he designed St. Bartholomew's Church and rectory using local materials in a park-like setting.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

JUST IN: Former Congressman Barney Frank Dead at 86

Barney Frank died at 86 after entering hospice care last month, with his sister confirming his passing and praising him as a wonderful brother.
#affordable-housing
fromBronx Times
3 days ago
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Mayor Mamdani announces second city-owned grocery store to open in Hunts Point by 2027 - Bronx Times

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fromBronx Times
3 days ago

Mayor Mamdani announces second city-owned grocery store to open in Hunts Point by 2027 - Bronx Times

A new NYC Grocery store will open in Hunts Point by 2027 as part of a redevelopment project to improve affordability and access to fresh food.
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fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Brooklyn News: Two Housing Lotteries in East New York

Affordable housing lotteries launched in East New York and Innovative Urban Village, while Brooklyn listings highlight prewar and newly built homes for sale.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Unidentified man fatally struck by Brooklyn 3 train after falling during dispute over stolen backpack * Brooklyn Paper

A fight over a backpack led a man to fall onto Brooklyn train tracks and be fatally struck by a northbound 3 train; no arrests reported.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
23 hours ago

BWAC grapples with loss and new beginnings in new exhibit, 'Unmoored/Unbound,' opening May 21 at Powerhouse Arts * Brooklyn Paper

A Brooklyn artists coalition rebuilds after a five-alarm fire using community support and a juried exhibition to find a new home.
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fromBKMAG
3 days ago

Where to Eat in Brooklyn This Week

Brooklyn dining recommendations focus on summer seafood spots offering diverse preparations across Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, and Fort Greene.
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fromTruthout
1 day ago

Legal Workers Protest After Woman Forced to Give Birth in Brooklyn Courtroom

A detained woman was forced to give birth in Brooklyn Criminal Court with restraints and inadequate care, prompting protests over unsafe arraignment conditions.
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fromShore News Network
2 days ago

Double TAKE 5 winners strike big as lucky tickets hit Brooklyn and Long Island

Two TAKE 5 Evening top-prize tickets matched all five numbers, each worth $16,257, sold in Brooklyn and Deer Park.
#nypd
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fromNew York Daily News
2 days ago

Man struck by egg while praying outside Brooklyn mosque; NYPD hate crime investigation launched

A man praying outside a Brooklyn mosque was struck with an egg, and NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating with no arrests yet.
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fromGothamist
3 days ago

Man attacks kids, chokes 7-year-old boy, at Brooklyn playground, NYPD says

A man attacked three children at a Brooklyn park, choking a 7-year-old, and police are seeking him while investigating motive.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Unidentified man fatally struck by Brooklyn 3 train after falling during dispute over stolen backpack | amNewYork

Police could still be seen on the platform of the New Lots Avenue station after a man had been fatally struck by a northbound 3 train just before 12:45 a.m. on May 19. Sources familiar with the investigation say the incident occurred when a man left his backpack on the train, only to return and discover it had been taken by another rider. The straphanger confronted the apparent thief, and the pair had some kind of physical altercation that moved between the train cars.
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fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Casa Tua Cucina latest restaurant drawn to Downtown Brooklyn housing boom, boding well for neighborhood

Downtown Brooklyn’s apartment boom since 2024 has driven rapid growth in new restaurants and groceries, including major upcoming openings like Din Tai Fung and Casa Tua Cucina.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Where to find cooling centers in Brooklyn as unseasonably high temps, poor air quality grip New York City * Brooklyn Paper

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City Emergency Management on Monday activated the city's heat emergency plan, which includes opening cooling centers, ramping up outreach to vulnerable populations and coordinating with utilities and healthcare providers.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

50+ NYC Organizations, Tourism Leaders Praise HANYC for Avoiding World Cup Strike by Scoring Union Contract * Brooklyn Paper

A new eight-year hotel union contract was ratified, preventing a potential strike before the World Cup and supporting tourism jobs and local businesses.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Enhanced NYC Ferry service sets sail this summer ahead of FIFA World Cup | amNewYork

NYC Ferry will expand summer service with added trips, larger peak-time ships, and restored Rockaway beach routes through Sept. 13.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

SakeBrooklyn to bring Brewery and Taproom in Gowanus, eyes early 2027 opening * Brooklyn Paper

SakeBrooklyn Brewing Co. will open a 6,500-square-foot brewery and taproom in Gowanus in early 2027, combining production, tastings, and small plates.
#criminal-justice
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fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

Gunman gets 15 years to life for 2020 killing of innocent bystander in Crown Heights park * Brooklyn Paper

Gucci Morris received 15 years to life for killing Christopher Ross during a crowded Crown Heights park shooting in 2020.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

Gunman gets 15 years to life for 2020 killing of innocent bystander in Crown Heights park * Brooklyn Paper

Gucci Morris received 15 years to life for killing Christopher Ross during a crowded Crown Heights park shooting in 2020.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Protesters urge Malliotakis to restore health care funding over increased ICE spending * Brooklyn Paper

Nearly $72 billion would fund immigration enforcement agencies while health care programs face deep cuts, prompting local activists to demand restored health funding.
#child-assault
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fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Sicko wanted for shoving group of children, choking 7-year-old boy in NYC park

A man allegedly shoved three children in a Brooklyn park and attempted to strangle a 7-year-old before fleeing on foot.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Maniac strangles 7-year-old boy in Brooklyn park: cops | amNewYork

A man attacked children at Bush-Clinton Park, knocked two down, strangled a 7-year-old, fled on foot, and police seek him with public tip options.
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fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Sicko wanted for shoving group of children, choking 7-year-old boy in NYC park

A man allegedly shoved three children in a Brooklyn park and attempted to strangle a 7-year-old before fleeing on foot.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Maniac strangles 7-year-old boy in Brooklyn park: cops | amNewYork

A man attacked children at Bush-Clinton Park, knocked two down, strangled a 7-year-old, fled on foot, and police seek him with public tip options.
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fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

NYC Transforms Long-Vacant Brooklyn Building Into 3-K Center

New York City will add 2,000 new 3-K seats citywide, using a new waitlist process and reopening a vacant Brooklyn center to expand affordable childcare.
#long-island-rail-road
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

LIRR STRIKE: Riders scramble to find alternate routes between the city and Long Island amid labor dispute | amNewYork

The LIRR strike disrupted commuting across New York, reducing Penn Station crowds and forcing riders to use subway, shuttle buses, and NICE buses or work remotely.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

The LIRR is on strike and it's pure chaos out there. Here is what is happening.

A Long Island Rail Road strike has suspended service, forcing about 300,000 daily riders to use overcrowded subways and limited shuttles while negotiations continue.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

LIRR STRIKE: Riders scramble to find alternate routes between the city and Long Island amid labor dispute | amNewYork

The LIRR strike disrupted commuting across New York, reducing Penn Station crowds and forcing riders to use subway, shuttle buses, and NICE buses or work remotely.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

The LIRR is on strike and it's pure chaos out there. Here is what is happening.

A Long Island Rail Road strike has suspended service, forcing about 300,000 daily riders to use overcrowded subways and limited shuttles while negotiations continue.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Pile Driving Draws Inspectors' Ire as Neighbors' Walls Crack

Pile driving at 1935 Bedford Avenue caused intense vibrations that damaged nearby homes in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn Basketball reaches thousands of students through DOE school clinics | amNewYork

Brooklyn Basketball expands youth coaching across Brooklyn schools, using partnerships and dedicated staff to make basketball accessible and engaging for students.
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fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Woman stabbed to death in suspected Brooklyn domestic violence incident; man in custody

A woman was fatally stabbed in her Brooklyn home during an apparent domestic violence attack, and a suspected killer was arrested at the scene.
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fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Man charged with murder for knifing girlfriend to death in Brooklyn apartment

Jonathan Fernandez was charged with murder and weapons possession after police found his girlfriend, Eryka Caldwell, stabbed to death in their Bushwick apartment.
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Former Brooklyn Supreme Court judge arrested for alleged involvement in real estate fraud schemes

One 2024 instance alleges that Sprei approached two people with an opportunity to invest in New Jersey property, requesting funds to show that "proof of liquidity" be placed into an escrow account that King, a sitting judge at the time, oversaw. The investors allegedly wired $6.5 million into a bank account under King's name, according to the U.S. attorney's office in New York and coverage by Law.com.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Norwegian Day Parade draws crowds to Bay Ridge for 73rd annual march * Brooklyn Paper

Thousands gathered in Bay Ridge for the 73rd Norwegian Day Parade celebrating Norway’s Constitution Day, preserving heritage, and honoring independence and freedom.
#brooklyn-half-marathon
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
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Boosted by crowds, more than 30,000 runners finish record-breaking 2026 Brooklyn Half Marathon * Brooklyn Paper

from710 WOR
6 days ago
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Brooklyn Half Marathon Steps Off Tomorrow | 710 WOR

About 29,000 runners will race 13 miles from near the Brooklyn Museum to the Coney Island Boardwalk, causing major traffic and parking disruptions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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Brooklyn Prepares for an Uncomfortably Warm Half Marathon

Near-80-degree weather for the Brooklyn Half Marathon requires hydration, light clothing, and careful pacing, with enhanced medical readiness due to past heat-related deaths.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
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Boosted by crowds, more than 30,000 runners finish record-breaking 2026 Brooklyn Half Marathon * Brooklyn Paper

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fromCbsnews
5 days ago

RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon 2026 route map, tracker and road closures

The 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon runs 13.1 miles from Brooklyn neighborhoods through Prospect Park to the Coney Island boardwalk, starting in staggered waves beginning 7 a.m.
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from710 WOR
6 days ago

Brooklyn Half Marathon Steps Off Tomorrow | 710 WOR

About 29,000 runners will race 13 miles from near the Brooklyn Museum to the Coney Island Boardwalk, causing major traffic and parking disruptions.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Brooklyn Prepares for an Uncomfortably Warm Half Marathon

Near-80-degree weather for the Brooklyn Half Marathon requires hydration, light clothing, and careful pacing, with enhanced medical readiness due to past heat-related deaths.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Brooklyn Basketball reaches thousands of students through DOE school clinics * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn Basketball expands youth coaching across Brooklyn by partnering with NYC schools and meeting kids where they are through fun, adaptable programming.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Reynoso pledges to 'fight for' Puerto Rico if elected to Congress in NY-7 * Brooklyn Paper

Reynoso is running in the Democratic primary against Queens Assembly Member Claire Valdez, who is backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Queens Council Member Julie Won. The winner would be heavily favored to succeed Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress and one of New York's most influential progressive lawmakers.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Back-to-back Bed-Stuy blazes among series of weekend Brooklyn blazes * Brooklyn Paper

Firefighters first responded just after 12:45 p.m. to an apartment fire at 210 Stuyvesant Ave. near Gates Avenue in Bed-Stuy. Units from the 57th Battalion arrived to find fire in an apartment and quickly deployed two hoselines to bring the main body of the fire under control. Searches of the building did not find anyone inside.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

City Council passes resolution calling for Labor History Month in public schools * Brooklyn Paper

New York City Council Resolution 26 calls for Labor History Month in public schools to teach students how labor movements won workplace protections and rights.
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fromHoodline
4 days ago

Suspect Sought After MTA Worker Assault in Cypress Hills

A 67-year-old MTA worker was assaulted on a Q56 bus route, and NYPD seeks public tips to identify the suspect from surveillance images.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

A puddle in a Brooklyn crosswalk has festered so long it's developed its own ecosystem

A long-lasting Flatbush crosswalk puddle supports changing life forms across seasons, while some residents view it as a need for city investment.
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fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Caregiver Accused Of Forging Oxycodone Prescriptions In Hempstead

A medication supervisor at an assisted-living facility allegedly forged prescriptions and diverted residents’ oxycodone for personal use.
#bushwick
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man stabs girlfriend to death inside Brooklyn apartment: cops

A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death in a Brooklyn apartment; police recovered a knife and continue investigating the motive.
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fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Deranged lover slits girlfriend's throat inside NYC home - then calmly lounges on sofa: sources

A 41-year-old woman was fatally stabbed and had her throat slashed in a Brooklyn apartment by her boyfriend, who waited calmly for police to arrive.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man stabs girlfriend to death inside Brooklyn apartment: cops

A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death in a Brooklyn apartment; police recovered a knife and continue investigating the motive.
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fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Deranged lover slits girlfriend's throat inside NYC home - then calmly lounges on sofa: sources

A 41-year-old woman was fatally stabbed and had her throat slashed in a Brooklyn apartment by her boyfriend, who waited calmly for police to arrive.
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fromHoodline
5 days ago

Suspect Sought in Attempted Rape in Prospect Park, Brooklyn

A 26-year-old woman in Prospect Park fought off an attempted sexual assault; detectives seek a suspect seen fleeing on foot and request public video tips.
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fromShore News Network
5 days ago

Brooklyn caregiver accused of using dead patient's name in oxycodone prescription scheme

A medication supervisor allegedly forged oxycodone prescriptions using residents’ names, including a deceased patient, and removed pills from deliveries, leading to felony charges.
#brooklyn-half
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fromRunner's World
5 days ago

Results from the 2026 Brooklyn Half

Fatima Alanis won the women’s 2026 Brooklyn Half in 1:13:12, Abraham Longosiwa won the men’s in 1:04:33, and Danica Reinicke won nonbinary in 1:18:21.
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fromRunner's World
6 days ago

Here Are the Celebrities Running the 2026 Brooklyn Half

Celebrities and public figures will join about 29,000 runners in the 2026 Brooklyn Half, including Errol Barnett, Keri René Fuller, Matt James, Patina Miller, and Vinny Guadagnino.
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fromRunner's World
5 days ago

Results from the 2026 Brooklyn Half

Fatima Alanis won the women’s 2026 Brooklyn Half in 1:13:12, Abraham Longosiwa won the men’s in 1:04:33, and Danica Reinicke won nonbinary in 1:18:21.
Brooklyn
fromRunner's World
6 days ago

Here Are the Celebrities Running the 2026 Brooklyn Half

Celebrities and public figures will join about 29,000 runners in the 2026 Brooklyn Half, including Errol Barnett, Keri René Fuller, Matt James, Patina Miller, and Vinny Guadagnino.
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fromBrooklynVegan
6 days ago

Brooklyn Storehouse is shutting down

Brooklyn Storehouse is closing after a time-limited 2024 tenancy as the Brooklyn Navy Yard repurposes the site for climate infrastructure and clean energy production.
#public-art
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fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Park Slope's Fifth Avenue Brightened by Local Artist

Colorful abstract botanical designs transformed 16 cement planters on Fifth Avenue, making the corridor more welcoming and encouraging people to explore local stores.
#bathhouse
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fromAol
6 days ago

This Popular NYC Bathhouse Is Opening a Massive New Brooklyn Location-With an Outdoor Pool, Saunas, and Thermal Rooms

Bathhouse expands in Brooklyn with a 32,000-square-foot Atlantic Avenue location featuring thermal pools, thermal rooms, and an outdoor sauna with outdoor hot-and-cold experiences.
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fromAOL.com
6 days ago

This Popular NYC Bathhouse Is Opening a Massive New Brooklyn Location-With an Outdoor Pool, Saunas, and Thermal Rooms - AOL

Bathhouse expands in Brooklyn with a 32,000-square-foot Atlantic Avenue location featuring thermal pools, thermal rooms, and an outdoor sauna.
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fromAol
6 days ago

This Popular NYC Bathhouse Is Opening a Massive New Brooklyn Location-With an Outdoor Pool, Saunas, and Thermal Rooms

Bathhouse expands in Brooklyn with a 32,000-square-foot Atlantic Avenue location featuring thermal pools, thermal rooms, and an outdoor sauna with outdoor hot-and-cold experiences.
Brooklyn
fromAOL.com
6 days ago

This Popular NYC Bathhouse Is Opening a Massive New Brooklyn Location-With an Outdoor Pool, Saunas, and Thermal Rooms - AOL

Bathhouse expands in Brooklyn with a 32,000-square-foot Atlantic Avenue location featuring thermal pools, thermal rooms, and an outdoor sauna.
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fromNews 12 - Long Island
5 days ago

Three men wanted in connection to robbery spree in The Bronx, Brooklyn

Three men robbed multiple victims across the Bronx and Brooklyn, stealing about $10,000 in cash and property over two months.
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fromHoodline
6 days ago

Mystery Body Off Pier 5 Stirs Quiet Morning In Brooklyn Bridge Park

A man was pulled from the East River near Pier 5 after a 911 call and pronounced dead; NYPD is investigating and OCME will autopsy.
fromNew York Family
6 days ago

The Ultimate NYC Summer Bucket List for 2020

Summer Activities in NYC: Visit MoMA PS1, the Bronx Zoo, the New York Aquarium, and The Whitney on free museum days. Iconic NYC summer spots: Explore Central Park, walk the High Line, visit Grand Central Terminal, browse the New York Public Library, and ride the Staten Island Ferry. Classic Summer Experiences: Enjoy Shakespeare in the Park, watch outdoor movies, and see fireworks displays.
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fromHoodline
5 days ago

Brooklyn's Cult-Favorite Villager Aims Fresh Jolt At Park Slope's Fifth Avenue

Villager plans a Park Slope outpost at 374 Fifth Avenue with its multi-roaster espresso program and pastries, with no opening date announced yet.
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

Third annual Red Hook Film Festival celebrates local filmmakers * Brooklyn Paper

The festival kicked off May 8 with an opening party and screening of Charles Gay's "The Secrets of Barnacle," a documentary about the group of Red Hook residents who organize the Barnacle Parade each year, celebrating the neighborhood's collective resilience following Hurricane Sandy, at the new Red Hook Distillery.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

Heavy fire rips through Brownsville apartment overnight * Brooklyn Paper

A two-alarm apartment fire in Brownsville heavily damaged the third floor and attic, displacing residents and pets while firefighters searched for victims.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

Final building rising at Two Trees' Domino Sugar Refinery complex * Brooklyn Paper

A 52-story Domino Site B tower at 280 Kent Avenue is nearing completion, adding 1,350 apartments with 315 affordable units and commercial space.
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fromCity Limits
1 week ago

City To Open Two New Hotel Shelters to Offset Bellevue Closure

Two Brooklyn hotels will be converted into shelters for single adult men to replace beds lost from the planned closure of Manhattan’s Bellevue intake facility.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Editorial | Mamdani must act, not just speak, against hate after ugly protests at synagogues | amNewYork

Pro-Palestinian protesters chanted anti-Israel and antisemitic slogans outside a Brooklyn synagogue, including Hezbollah symbols, prompting condemnation and counterprotests amid rising antisemitism.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Local Media Is Thriving in E-mail Newsletters

Local newsletters provide neighborhood connection by sharing timely, place-specific recommendations and updates that algorithmic feeds miss.
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Final Tower Rising in Domino Sugar Refinery Complex

The planned 52-story development at 280 Kent Avenue will have two towers rising from a three-story podium, according to zoning documents. When Brownstoner stopped by recently, the podium structure was in place, and was ringed by a construction fence with cranes, other building equipment, and a number of workers onsite. The concrete structure has reached the seventh floor, according to Two Trees rep David Lombino.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

New York man found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China

Lu Jianwang was convicted of acting as an unregistered Chinese government agent, including operating a secret police station in Manhattan and helping locate a pro-democracy activist.
fromShore News Network
1 week ago

Brooklyn gunman sentenced to 22 years for deadly Brownsville deli shooting

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said 48-year-old Waajid Pierce was sentenced to 22 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision for the fatal shooting of Daishawn Benjamin. Pierce previously pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter on February 27. The deadly shooting happened on October 27, 2021, around 8:30 a.m. near the corner of Belmont Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard in Brownsville.
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fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Empire Fiber announce expansion to Wellsville, New York

Empire Fiber Internet expanded fiber service to Wellsville, delivering dedicated symmetrical speeds, reliability, and local support for homes and businesses.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Goal! Brooklyn cultural groups join NYC Neighborhood Passport program ahead of 2026 World Cup * Brooklyn Paper

NYC Neighborhood Passport will use local cultural programming and artist-designed stamps to guide World Cup visitors into Brooklyn neighborhoods.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago

Brooklyn Army Terminal launches summer lineup of free waterfront events * Brooklyn Paper

Free community events run June through October at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, featuring music, dance, markets, food festivals, films, and cultural celebrations for all ages.
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fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Commercial Rent Stabilization is Our Only Hope

Small Business Rent Stabilization is needed to prevent rent hikes from shutting down local businesses and preserving neighborhood character.
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fromShore News Network
1 week ago

Brooklyn man robbed at gunpoint inside residential building

An armed suspect robbed a man in a Brooklyn building lobby, stole about $40, and fled on foot; police seek identification and tips.
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fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

McCarren Park's Asphalt Lot to Be Transformed

$14.7 million will convert McCarren Park’s asphalt lot into green parkland with amenities including a guaranteed expanded dog run.
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fromFrenchly
1 week ago

See the Finalists for the Best Croissant NYC 2026 Competition - Frenchly

Ten bakeries will compete in the 2026 French Morning-Frenchly Best Croissant contest in New York on May 19, with voting and blind-judging awards.
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fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Bryant Park is hosting a giant free reading party on its lawn this summer

Bryant Park will host its first “read on the lawn day,” featuring free summer literary events alongside its long-running outdoor Reading Room.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

'Knight Rider' car hit with NYC speeding ticket - despite sitting on display inside Illinois museum

The Volo Museum, based north of Chicago, said it received a $50 ticket from the New York City Department of Finance tied to its replica of the famous TV car from the 1980s series starring David Hasselhoff. “Well, this is a new one ... we got this in the mail today. This is 100% legit,” the museum wrote in a Facebook post on May 7. According to the citation, a traffic camera recorded the car speeding through a Brooklyn school zone on Ocean Parkway on April 22 at 1:02 p.m., clocking it at 36 mph in a 25 mph zone.
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fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

After a High School Student Asked If I'd Followed My Dream, I Realized I Needed to Quit Teaching. This Year My Business Is On Track to Make $200K.

A sculptural furniture and lighting designer founded a Brooklyn practice in 2020, taught full time to fund it, then left teaching in 2025 to triple income.
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fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

How the Prentice and Packer Families Shaped Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights evolved from Indigenous bluffs and rural farmland into an upscale suburb shaped by prominent families, Revolutionary War events, and ferry-driven development.
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fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Community-engaged learning celebrated, Buffalo Co-Lab honored | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell ILR and SUNY Buffalo State expand community-engaged experiential learning through the High Road Fellowship, broadening internships and strengthening regional career and civic pathways.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Photoville celebrates 15 years with citywide festival across Brooklyn and NYC * Brooklyn Paper

“We really want everyone to feel welcome at Photoville - whether you've been part of our community for the last 15 years, or you're encountering us for the first time on a stroll through the park. Everyone is invited.”
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

LIRR strike threat: MTA labor lawyer says worker walkout is avoidable, but unions say they are far from deal | amNewYork

An MTA labor counsel said an agreement with five LIRR unions can be reached before a May 16 strike, while officials and unions dispute progress and bus replacement limits.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 week ago

In Sunset Park, businesses blame fear of ICE for slowdown

Businesses in Sunset Park and other immigrant-heavy neighborhoods report sales declines tied to fears of immigration enforcement.
#gang-violence
fromNewsday
1 week ago
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15 reputed gang members accused of multiple shootings in Brooklyn, NYPD says

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fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

Coney Island gang takedown tied to 16 shootings, 1 teen killed, 182 shots fired across Brooklyn

Fifteen men were indicted in a 113-count case tied to 16 shootings by a Coney Island gang, including a 17-year-old death and multiple injuries.
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fromNewsday
1 week ago

15 reputed gang members accused of multiple shootings in Brooklyn, NYPD says

Fifteen Brooklyn gang members were charged after shootings fired nearly 200 rounds, injuring seven including four bystanders, and killing one person.
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fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

15 suspected Coney Island gang members arrested in Brooklyn takedown

15 alleged Coney Island gang members were arrested in Brooklyn after a yearlong investigation tied to shootings, retaliations, and territorial violence.
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fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 week ago

Neighbors say Downtown Brooklyn jail construction site dust and debris are entering their homes

Residents near the Downtown Brooklyn jail construction site report ongoing dust, debris, and unknown substances entering homes, with no air monitoring and no lasting improvement after a stop-work order.
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