Jun. 13, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The New York City Primary Election is less than two weeks away, and with early voting starting on June 14, now is the time to learn about who’s running in your local City Council race. Two Democrats are competing in the primary for Council District 33, which includes…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell Eight people were displaced by a two-alarm fire at an East New York home on Thursday evening. Firefighters arrived on the scene on Chestnut Street near Pitkin Avenue just before 5:30 p.m. on June 12, according to the FDNY, as heavy flames and smoke engulfed…
Jun. 13, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen New York City’s 2025 Primary Election is nearly here, and it’s a big one. The Democratic mayoral primary has dominated the headlines, but Brooklynites will also be casting their votes for Comptroller and Public Advocate. Candidates for Brooklyn Borough President, Civil Court judge, and City Council will appear…
Jun. 12, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil With just weeks to go until New York City’s June 27 primary — and early voting running from June 14 to 22 — the race for City Council District 46 is picking up steam, as two Democratic candidates go head-to-head in one of southern Brooklyn’s most diverse…
Jun. 12, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil With just weeks to go until New York City’s June 27 primary — and early voting set for June 14 through June 22 — the race for City Council District 48 is drawing increased attention, as two Republican incumbents face off in one of the city’s most…
Jun. 12, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Two New York City Council members have introduced legislation to restore ferry service between Staten Island and Brooklyn. Council Members Justin Brannan and Kamillah Hanks are co-sponsoring a bill, Intro. 1306, that would connect Bay Ridge to the St. George terminal in Staten Island, expanding access to the…
Jun. 12, 2025 By Dean Moses At least eight NYPD vehicles parked at a Bushwick lot went up in flames early Thursday morning in a suspected act of arson, police reported. Law enforcement sources said the fiery incident happened at about 1:30 a.m. on June 12 at a parking lot on DeKalb and Central…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Everyone loves a comeback story — and Sunny’s Bar, at 253 Conover St. in Red Hook, might be the ultimate example. The Brooklyn institution, which dates back to 1890, was recently named one of the most inspiring disaster comebacks in a survey conducted by financial media company MarketBeat.com.…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Brooklyn’s culinary crown just got a fresh polish. Twenty-one of the borough’s most beloved eateries were named to the New York Times’ “100 Best Restaurants in New York City 2025” list this week. The list, curated by the Times’ Priya Krishna and Melissa Clark, finds the best 100…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Mike Racioppo New Yorkers are hearing a lot about something that sounds like democracy. Glossy mailers are landing in mailboxes. Overheated tweets are flying. Maybe there’s even a debate or two. Candidates are declaring that the future is on the line. But for all the noise, it’s worth asking: if…