Oct. 28, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Brooklyn led the way in a record-breaking day of early voting on Saturday as hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers cast their ballots for the 2024 general election. Across New York City, a whopping 140,145 people voted on Oct. 26, the first day of early voting, according to…
Oct. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The 2024 general election is less than two weeks away, and there’s a lot to know. The big ticket item is, of course, the presidential race between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. But Brooklynites will face a plethora of choices in the ballot box:…
Oct. 24, 2024 By Jada Camille & Robert Pozarycki The New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever WNBA Championship in true New York City fashion this morning with a ticker tape parade down the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan. The festivities kicked off at 10 a.m., with Liberty team members, marching bands and other…
Oct. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille In a significant show of support for the city’s champions, City Council Member Crystal Hudson introduced a resolution during Wednesday’s stated meeting designating Oct. 20 “New York Liberty Day.” This resolution celebrates the New York Liberty, who recently clinched their first-ever WNBA championship. The team made history on…
Oct. 23, 2024 By Jada Camille New York Liberty’s historic triumph over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals on ended a 51-year drought in New York City professional basketball championships, spurring celebrations and debate on the team’s growth and success. The team’s journey to the monumental win was marked by both triumph and…
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. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Gowanus is a well-known haven for artists making the most of an industrial neighborhood, but their creations can be hard to find — unless you know where to look. On Oct. 19 and 20, Brooklynites will be welcomed into the inner sanctum at Arts Gowanus’ Gowanus Open Studios.…
Oct. 11, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A new report by the city’s Department of Transportations reimagines the trenches and viaducts of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway as cleaner, safer roadways with plenty of public space. The 154-page document, titled “BQE North and South: Safe, Sustainable, Connected,” lays out a series of proposals for seven different sections…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Jada Camille The countdown to the much-anticipated TCS New York City Marathon is on, and Brooklyn has two new hometown heroes to cheer for. With just 26 days to go until the race, New York Road Runners announced the formation of Team Inspire — a team comprised of 26 runners,…
Oct. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille Tennis lovers and health care advocates gathered at the Lincoln Terrace tennis courts last weekend for a spirited celebration of unity during the second annual United States Tennis Association regional Breast Cancer awareness campaign on Oct. 6. Over 60 community members showed up in their pink athletic wear…