Jun. 26, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen At Selune, an intimate new wine bar in a historic Bed-Stuy building, natural wine and oysters go together like peanut butter and jelly. Founded by Marc Lioussanne and Bilen Gaga, Selune opened its doors on Halsey Street last week, offering an extensive list of American and European natural…
Jun. 26, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is set to undergo a major cable rehabilitation project aimed at keeping the iconic span — and vital link between Brooklyn and Staten Island — in top shape for years to come. During its monthly meeting on Wednesday, the MTA board approved a $249 million contract…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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 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. 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 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…