Oct. 28, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Coney Island’s historic Riegelmann Boardwalk became a vibrant scene of unity, hope and the color pink on Sunday as thousands gathered for the 2024 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. This year’s walk, presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, kicked off at 8 a.m. on Oct. 27,…
Oct. 22, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Loafers, a gay bar set to open in Carroll Gardens on Oct. 23, takes its name from a midcentury insult lodged against gay men: “light in the loafers.” The bar has flipped the phrase on its head, celebrating local queer history and communities with a cozy vintage vibe…
Oct. 18, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A pair of rescued southern sea otters have found a new home at the New York Aquarium. Pumpkin and Clover were rescued in California as young pups — one was less than a day old when she was found. As they grew, their rehabbers realized they were unlikely…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen There’s a chill in the air at Coney Island, and the spooky spirit has settled in at Luna Park for the 12th annual Halloween Harvest celebration. The park has decked out with hay bales and pumpkins, transformed into a fall wonderland stuffed with seasonal activities. Visitors can explore…
Oct. 9, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper Neighbors and elected officials came together in Coney Island on Monday to honor the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attack on Israel by Hamas. The event, organized by Chabad Neshama, drew a large crowd of local community members who came together to remember the lives…
Oct. 2, 2024 By Dean Moses Shamel Kelly, the former Brooklyn bar owner and whistleblower on an alleged NYPD corruption ring, had one question Tuesday as his legal team announced plans to sue the city. “How deep does it go?” The “it” refers to the scandal involving the twin brother of former Police Commissioner Edward Caban, James…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Jada Camille It’s a kid’s dream come true! Local leaders hosted a grand opening last week for a newly constructed playground at the Gravesend Houses in Coney Island, marking a long-awaited victory for the community. Council Member Justin Brannan, representatives from U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ office, members of the New…
Sep. 17, 2024 By Adam Daly Since the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001, Coney Island resident Freyda Markow has embarked on a yearly pilgrimage across New York City every Sept. 11 to honor the memories of those who lost their lives on that fateful day and in its aftermath. On the…
Sep. 12, 2024 By Jada Camille While Manhattan’s Little Italy might be famous for the San Gennaro Feast, Brooklyn is getting its own taste of the action. On Sept. 15, Gargiulo’s will bring the vibrant Italian festival to Coney Island. Forget the trek to Manhattan for cannolis and meatballs — this year, Brooklynites can…
Sep. 10, 2024 By Jada Camille A ferry could finally be in the works for Coney Island. It depends on whether the city council greenlights a bill introduced by Council Member Justin Brannan that would require city agencies to conduct a study on a potential ferry service in the nabe. The proposed law would…