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 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…
Jun. 11, 2025 By Max Levine Murray The race for City Council District 41 – encompassing Bedford-Stuyvesant, Ocean Hill, Brownsville, East Flatbush and Crown Heights – is shaping up as one of the city’s most crowded and competitive contests in the upcoming primary election. Incumbent Council Member Darlene Mealy is seeking re-election after a…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith A housing lottery for 19 truly affordable apartments in Bushwick, spread across three new buildings, is closing in two days. The Bushwick Alliance apartments are in three new four-story buildings at 63 Stockholm St., 332 Eldert St., and 272 Jefferson St. and they include studios, one- and two-bedroom…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Olivia Seaman A group of Radical Faeries in Brooklyn is organizing its first-ever “gatherette” from June 20-22, envisioned as weekend “rooted in queerness, creative expression and deep connection.” The Radical Faerie movement itself began in the 1970s as a space for “queer spirituality and political frameworks” outside traditional institutions. Since…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Jada Camille The Brooklynettes are opening their ranks to new dancers this summer. The Brooklyn Nets’ dance team is hosting auditions for their upcoming season on June 28. Aspiring dancers aged 18 and older are invited to showcase their talent at St. Joseph’s College, as the team searches for new…
Jun. 10, 2025 By Max Levine Murray As New York City’s June primary approaches, the race for City Council District 38 — Red Hook, Sunset Park, Greenwood Heights and portions of Windsor Terrace, Dyker Heights and Borough Park — is shaping up to be a closely watched contest. Incumbent Alexa Avilés, a progressive Democrat…