Jul. 8, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Two new elevators opened at the Bay Ridge-95th Street subway station, on July 8, making it accessible for all commuters for the first time. “This is a crucial connection in Bay Ridge,” said Quemuel Arroyo, the MTA’s chief accessibility officer. “It hasn’t always been easy for me to…
Jun. 30, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The New York City Council on Monday approved a rezoning that would allow the proposed Coney Island casino to build a massive facility in the People’s Playground. Council members — including Justin Brannan, who represents the nabe — voted 36-11 with four abstentions in favor of The Coney’s…
Jun. 25, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Earlier this month, the Bay Ridge community came together as local leaders, educators and residents celebrated the renaming of P.S. 413 — now proudly known as the Joanne Seminara School of Law and Medicine. The state-of-the-art elementary school, located on Senator Street, opened in fall 2024 and is…
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. 17, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Brooklyn drivers who ignore alternate side-parking rules may soon face automated fines, as the City Council pushes for a state-approved pilot program to mount cameras on sanitation street sweepers. The initiative, with sponsors including Brooklyn Council Members Mercedes Narcisse and Justin Brannan, aims to target persistent parking violators…
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 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…
May. 9, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann After serving Sunset Park’s senior residents for 51 years, the United Senior Center of Sunset Park (USC), located at 475 53rd St., is at risk of closing at the end of June due to a proposed rent hike of more than 70%. At a rally on Friday, May…
Apr. 29, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann As New York City’s small businesses face mounting economic challenges tied to President Trump’s federal tariffs and trade policies, City Council Member and New York City comptroller candidate Justin Brannan on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive five-pillar small business plan that would leverage the power of the Comptroller’s Office…
Apr. 28, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Community leaders, family and friends gathered on April 27 to officially rename the corner of 95th Street and Fourth Avenue in Bay Ridge after Mary Nolan, a longtime neighborhood fixture known for her fierce commitment to service, justice and community. The sunny Sunday ceremony was led by…