Mar. 12, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
A cyclist died Monday afternoon after sustaining injuries while riding an e-bike in Sunset Park, according to police.
Cyclist dies after losing control of e-bike in Brooklyn: NYPD
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EXCLUSIVE | Coney Island casino developers unveil plans for public rooftop garden
Mar. 12, 2024 By Jada Camille
Developers for the proposed Coney Island casino on Monday unveiled plans to include a rooftop green space as a part of their design.
Game on! New York Times to celebrate 1,000th Wordle puzzle with prizes across the city the pay tribute to past answers
Mar. 11, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
The New York Times is set to publish their 1,000th edition of their internationally popular puzzle game Wordle on March 15 and, in celebration, will host a party across New York City inspired by past answers to the mobile game.
Cleaning up Coney Island! Local pol announces new trash clean-up schedule
Mar. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille
Mermaid Avenue sidewalks are about to look a lot nicer, according to Council Member Justin Brannan, who announced a new trash clean-up program in partnership with the Alliance for Coney Island.
Brooklyn’s Celtic Knot: The origins of Kings County’s three Saint Patrick’s Day parades
Mar. 11, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil As the emerald month of March begins, Brooklyn’s biggest Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations — a trio of parades across the borough — are gearing up for kickoff. Each line of march pays tribute to Brooklyn’s rich Irish heritage in its own way, but all share a similar sense of Celtic (and community) pride. Parade-goers can expect a little of the same at each march — from green-clad marchers to hardworking honorees, bagpipers and more — though, each parade has its own distinct flair. All of them orchestrated with care by locals, each of…
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Advocates say proposed HEAT Act could reduce Brooklynites’ utility bills
Mar. 11, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A bill idling in the state legislature could save Brooklynites more than $100 on their monthly utility bills, advocates said at a rally outside Brooklyn Borough Hall on Friday.
Brooklyn residents brave elements to rally against evictions in Crown Heights
Mar. 11, 2024 By Oscar Fock
In 40 degree weather and drizzling rain, a crowd gathered in Crown Heights on Saturday, March 9, in support of the tenants of 285 Eastern Parkway, who are currently facing the risk of eviction.
Thieves make off with more than $600 in product from Brooklyn Heights smoke shop
Mar. 11, 2024 By Adam Daly
A Brooklyn Heights smoke shop was robbed of over $600 worth of cannabis products by two men late last month.
Travel Hacks, Trends, Tips, and Gear for 2024
Mar. 8, 2024 By Stephanie Waddle
Remember the “revenge travel “ trend? After being pent up for two years during COVID, people were traveling everywhere and anywhere — at all times. That trend has dissipated, but in its wake there are new trends.
New artist tapped to lead public art project in Abolitionist Place Park
Mar. 8, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
A new artist has been selected by the city to create the public art portion of Downtown Brooklyn’s long-in-the-works Abolitionist Place park. Incorporated in the new plans is a monument to abolitionist “conductors” who helped people escape slavery through the Underground Railroad.