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Landmark child data protection law by Gounardes and Rozic goes into effect

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Two new state laws meant to protect New York’s young web surfers took effect this week.  Billed as the nation’s most stringent effort to protect children on social media, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on June 20 signed into law the New York Child Data Protection Act (S.7695B/A.8149A)…

‘An inspiration to us all’: Bay Ridge school renamed for Joanne Seminara

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Earlier this month, the Bay Ridge community came together as local leaders, educators and residents celebrated the renaming of P.S. 413 — now proudly known as the Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine. The state-of-the-art elementary school, located on Senator Street, opened in fall 2024 and is…

NYC Primaries | The results of the 2025 primary election in Brooklyn

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The results of the 2025 Primary Election are in, for the most part, after a hectic campaign season and a sweltering Election Day. A heated mayoral primary and dozens of local races drew significant voter turnout across the five boroughs.  According to the city’s Board of Elections, early…

The Ripped Bodice captures hearts in Park Slope, sparking Brooklyn’s romance revival

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Jun. 25, 2025 By Jenny Seo Romance novels were once dismissed as a “guilty pleasure,” too fluffy for those serious about reading. Now, they’re finally having their moment, with The Ripped Bodice in Park Slope at the center of the trend. Sisters Bea and Leah Koch, owners of the bookstore dedicated almost entirely to…

Vernikov claims victory in heated District 48 Republican primary

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil & Kirstyn Brendlen Council Member Inna Vernikov has declared victory in the hotly-contested Republican primary for City Council District 48, as unofficial election night results showed her holding a strong lead over challenger and former Council Member Ari Kagan. “Look, this is not for me. This is…

Santosuosso cruises to victory in South Brooklyn primary, GOP battle ‘neck-and-neck’

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Gabriele Holtermann & Robert Pearl Kayla Santosuosso handily won the Democratic primary for City Council District 47 Tuesday night, solidifying her spot on the November ballot in the race to succeed outgoing Council Member Justin Brannan. Meanwhile, the Republican primary remained too close to call. Santosuosso, an…

Hanif wins decisive re-election in closely watched District 39 council race

Shahana Hanif Election Watch Party

Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil & Paul Frangipane Council Member Shahana Hanif declared victory Tuesday night at a jubilant watch party in Park Slope, thanking supporters at a popular watering hole as results rolled in showing her with a decisive lead in the Democratic primary for District 39. In a statement to…

Machel Montano, Ludmilla, CupcakKe and more to headline first-ever Planet Brooklyn festival

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Olivia Seaman The first-ever Planet Brooklyn festival will take over the borough Aug. 23–24, with a mix of free and ticketed performances at Barclays Center, Brooklyn Paramount and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Soca icon Machel Montano will headline the main event at Barclays on the final day, celebrating Brooklyn’s…

Team Hype seeks new performers for Brooklyn Nets’ 2025-26 home games

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Jun. 24, 2025 By Sienna Conaghan At Barclays Center, the action on the court is only half the show. As the Brooklyn Nets gear up for the 2025-26 NBA season, Team Hype, the crowd-energizing performance crew, is searching for new talent to join their ranks. Auditions will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 4…