Jul. 1, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen After a week of uncertainty, George Sarantopoulos has eked out a narrow victory in the Republican primary in Council District 47, per unofficial ranked-choice voting totals. The race has remained too close to call since the night of the June 24 election, when Sarantopoulos and fellow Republican Richie…
Jun. 24, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Gabriele Holtermann & Robert Pearl Kayla Santosuosso handily won the Democratic primary for City Council District 47 Tuesday night, solidifying her spot on the November ballot in the race to succeed outgoing Council Member Justin Brannan. Meanwhile, the Republican primary remained too close to call. Santosuosso, an…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann School is almost out for summer, and while many New York City public school students are looking forward to a carefree break, for others who rely on free school breakfasts and lunches, it may also mark the hungriest time of year. To combat summer hunger head-on, meal kit…
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. 3, 2025 By Robert Pearl About 1,500 demonstrators marched through southern Brooklyn on Sunday to protest a trio of issues: the city’s proposed “City of Yes” zoning changes, the placement of homeless shelters in residential neighborhoods, and the siting of lithium-ion battery storage facilities near homes and schools. The demonstration, dubbed the “Battle…
May. 23, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Democrat Sam Sutton won the special election for state Senate District 22 by a landslide on Tuesday night, picking up two-thirds of the vote in a largely right-leaning district. Sutton, a Brooklyn native active in local Jewish nonprofits and advocacy groups, earned a whopping 66.85% of votes, according…
May. 5, 2025 By Megan McGibney It took mere seconds after the Pledge of Allegiance to get a sense of how Community Board 15’s general board meeting would unfold last Tuesday night. As soon as attendees lowered their right hands from their hearts, a few began chanting, “No batteries!” Chairperson Theresa Scavo attempted to…
Mar. 31, 2025 By Adam Daly Former City Council Member Ari Kagan has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Brooklyn’s 48th District, setting up a primary battle against incumbent Council Member Inna Vernikov ahead of the June 24 election. Kagan, who previously indicated he was eyeing the seat under the assumption that…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Towering basketball legend-turned-actor Shaquille O’Neal was back in Brooklyn this weekend, filming scenes for mob drama “Gravesend” at the local American Legion. O’Neal, known as one of the best basketball players of all time, was first spotted on set last June, after the show’s writer, creator, and star,…
Feb. 10, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil The eastern section of the southern Brooklyn waterfront is getting a makeover. A section of the Shore Parkway Promenade, from the Verrazzano Bridge to Ceasar’s Bay, is slated for reconstruction. The project, announced by Council Member Justin Brannan’s office Monday morning, will restore the crumbling seawall and…