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NYC Primaries | Meet the candidates running in Council District 48

candidates for district 48

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…

Sun and surf return as Brooklyn’s beaches open for swimming on May 24

coney island beach

May. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Summer has arrived in New York City — unofficially, at least — and Brooklyn’s beaches will open for swimming on Saturday, May 24. Lifeguards will take their stands at Coney Island beach, Brighton Beach, and Manhattan Beach at 10 a.m. that day, and the beaches will be open…

Ari Kagan to challenge Council Member Inna Vernikov in 48th District GOP Primary

ari kagan and inna vernikov

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…

Summer is here, and so is Brooklyn Paper’s Beach Vibe Guide

beachgoers in coney island

Jun. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Gabriele Holtermann

The sun is out, the temperatures are rising, and Brooklyn’s beaches are beckoning. Brooklyn’s southern shores are home to four main beaches: Coney Island Beach, Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach and Plumb Beach.

Power restored after tractor-trailer crash in Brooklyn causes outage

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Apr. 30, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen, Lloyd Mitchell & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil

Crews worked through the night to restore power for Manhattan Beach residents after a tractor-trailer crashed into multiple telephone poles and ripped down power lines on Monday.