Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil As Brooklyn swelters under the city’s first major heat wave of the year, Con Edison is urging more than 100,000 customers in parts of the borough to cut back on energy use while crews work to repair damaged equipment. With an extreme heat warning in effect through…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Kacie Moschella June is World Ocean Month. To mark World Ocean Day, volunteers gathered outside the New York Aquarium along the Atlantic Ocean to pick up litter. The volunteers took part in the aquarium’s annual Ocean Shell-a-bration Weekend, a three-day event celebrating the vital role oceans play in our lives…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen A driver hit and injured a father and son who were riding their bicycles in Bed-Stuy on Saturday. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was headed south on Nostrand Avenue at about 12 p.m. on June 21 when he hit a 44-year-old man and his 10-year-old son, who were…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Brooklyn Paper Update (June 24, 9 p.m.): Polls are officially closed. Check back for updates as election results come in. Polls are officially open for New York City’s 2025 Primary Election, and Brooklynites are heading out to vote in a packed primary cycle that includes closely watched races for mayor,…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann The dog days of summer are making an early appearance, and Brooklynites are finding all kinds of ways to stay cool as an extreme heat warning remains in effect for the city through Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to near 100 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, with the heat…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Olivia Seaman What if your childhood corner deli, pizza joint and knish cart got a seat at the fine dining table? That’s the idea behind Evolution, Chef Eric LeVine’s latest tasting concept inside Williamsburg’s 42 Hotel. The restaurant, which opened April 30, features a rotating menu inspired by the flavors…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith Bed-Stuy is about to get even more dining options with two new restaurants slated to debut in the coming weeks: French-themed Badaboom and Mexico City cantina-inspired Dolores. Badaboom plans to open its doors sometime this week at 421 Bainbridge St., on the corner of Howard Avenue. The restaurant…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Sienna Conaghan For young dancers dreaming of the big stage, this could be their shot: the Brooklyn Nets Kids Dance Team is gearing up for its next season — and your kid could be part of the lineup. The team will hold open auditions for the 2025-26 NBA season on…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Fantastical sea creatures, mystical merfolk, antique cars, marching bands and dance troupes took over Coney Island on June 21, showcasing their splashy creativity at the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade. The scorching heat didn’t dampen the spirits of the more than 30,000 spectators who cheered on the colorful, quirky…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Miles Bolton It’s officially summer in Coney Island, and that means the peak of the Brooklyn Cyclones season is approaching. The warmer weather brings larger crowds to Luna Park and to the neighboring Maimonides Park, where the Cyclones — the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets — play. Minor…