Jul. 3, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen Last week’s Primary Election drew more than 1 million voters across the city, and more than 500,000 Brooklynites — more than in any other borough — headed to the polls to make their voices heard. A week later, the ranked-choice results have been finalized: Zohran Mamdani is officially…
Jul. 3, 2025 By Olivia Seaman On July 8, Brooklynites will join families across New York state in celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day, a grassroots effort sparked by grief and an unwavering commitment to help others. The initiative honors the memory of Samantha “Sammy” Goldsmith, a vibrant 34-year-old who spent much of her…
Jul. 3, 2025 By Sienna Conaghan A new public art installation titled “The Liberty Portraits: A Monument to the 2024 Champions,” created by LaToya Ruby Frazier, was unveiled this morning to honor the 2024 WNBA champion New York Liberty. The work is displayed on the Barclays Center plaza. Frazier, an acclaimed contemporary artist experienced…
Jul. 2, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Local progressive groups and unions spent two days rallying outside U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ Bay Ridge office, urging the Republican pol to reject President Donald Trump’s controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” After a marathon voting session, the Senate on July 1 passed the domestic megabill 51-50, with…
Jul. 2, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith Bed-Stuy locals and preservationists braved the sweltering heat Wednesday to applaud the unveiling of the markers for the borough’s latest landmarked area, the Willoughby-Hart Historic District. Gathering first on the landmarked section of Willoughby Avenue, between Nostrand and Marcy avenues, before moving to Hart Street, residents, elected officials,…
Jul. 2, 2025 By Robert Pearl On Sunday, June 22, the sun bore down over the granite tablets of Holocaust Memorial Park in Sheepshead Bay as community members, survivors and public officials gathered for the 40th Annual Holocaust Memorial Gathering, commemorating 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps. Hosted by the…
Jul. 2, 2025 By Robert Pearl It was the end of an era last week as the aroma of sausage and sentiment filled the air outside Bari Pork Store for one final time. After 37 years of serving the community with Italian meats, sandwiches and warm neighborly charm, the beloved shop at 6319 18th…
Jul. 2, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann The City Council on June 30 passed three pieces of legislation aimed at protecting immigrants in the face of federal policies that have left many fearful and anxious. Two of those measures — a resolution and a bill — were introduced by Brooklyn politicians Sandy Nurse and Shahana…
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…
Jul. 1, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Brooklyn has claimed the top spot as the best large U.S. city for biking — and it’s no accident. According to this year’s PeopleForBikes national city ratings, the borough’s safe, connected and low-stress bike network sets it apart. “Brooklyn has an awesome bike network that allows people to…