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Jane’s Walk NYC returns with Brooklyn-focused tours this May

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Apr. 16, 2025 By Susan De Vries Jane’s Walk NYC returns the first weekend in May with a full slate of free walking tours that explore New York City from a local perspective. Hosted by the Municipal Art Society (MAS) since 2011, Jane’s Walk NYC is named after Jane Jacobs, an opponent of powerful…

Cops arrest trio for Brooklyn sewer break-in, fourth suspect remains at large: NYPD

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Apr. 15, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Three men were arrested after allegedly climbing into a Bensonhurst sewer system Monday evening, while at least one other suspect remains at large, according to police. Officers responded to 911 calls about a group of people removing a manhole cover near 17th Avenue and 82nd Street around…

Daughters of civil rights icons call for action and remembrance at Medgar Evers College

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Apr. 15, 2025 By Regina Martinez At Medgar Evers College, a middle-aged mother of three stood up from the crowd during the “Daughters of the Legacy” event to pose a question to special guests Reena Evers-Everette, daughter of Medgar and Myrlie Evers, and Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz. “How…

‘A great gesture’: Brooklyn honors veterans with new highway sign near Fort Hamilton

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Apr. 14, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil A new highway sign honoring veterans was unveiled Friday at the 92nd Street Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge overpass in a ceremony that brought together lawmakers, military leaders, and community advocates to celebrate the borough’s rich military legacy. The newly designated Fort Hamilton Veterans Memorial Highway recognizes the contributions of…

Di Fara Pizza launches frozen line, bringing Brooklyn icon to grocery stores

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Apr. 14, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Di Fara Pizza, hailed by food critics as one of the best in New York City, is coming to grocery store freezers — bringing its famed slices to pizza lovers beyond the five boroughs. The Brooklyn institution has partnered with BossBites to launch a frozen line that delivers…

Get lit in Brooklyn: Your guide to 4/20 celebrations across the borough

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Apr. 14, 2025 By Emily Davenport Brooklyn is going big for the “high holy day” with a weeklong lineup of cannabis-friendly events leading up to — and lighting up — 4/20. From flower-themed workshops and free coffee pop-ups to DJ sets, nail art bars, and all-day block party vibes, the borough is rolling out…

Pins, plans and progress: BP Reynoso talks 2025 at State of the Borough Address

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Apr. 14, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso on Thursday delivered his third State of the Borough address, highlighting his administration’s accomplishments in 2024 and outlining his vision for the city’s most populous borough in the year ahead. Addressing fellow policymakers, community leaders and Brooklynites who gathered at the Boys and…

Man killed in early-morning Bushwick shooting

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Apr. 11, 2025 By Adam Daly Detectives in are searching for the suspect who fatally shot a 38-year-old man early Friday on a Bushwick street. Police said the gunfire erupted at about 1:19 a.m., April 11, near the corner of Pilling Street and Broadway. Responding to a 911 call about the incident, officers from…

Meet the makers: ‘Spirited Women’ celebrates female trailblazers of the cocktail world

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Apr. 11, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil For Sammi Katz and Olivia McGiff, bringing “Spirited Women” to life was a true labor of love. Building on the success of their 2023 book, “Cocktails in Color: A Spirited Guide to the Art and Joy of Drinkmaking,” the duo recently released “Spirited Women: Makers, Shakers, and…