Jun. 24, 2025 By Brooklyn Paper Update (June 24, 9 p.m.): Polls are officially closed. Check back for updates as election results come in. Polls are officially open for New York City’s 2025 Primary Election, and Brooklynites are heading out to vote in a packed primary cycle that includes closely watched races for mayor,…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann The dog days of summer are making an early appearance, and Brooklynites are finding all kinds of ways to stay cool as an extreme heat warning remains in effect for the city through Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to near 100 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, with the heat…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith Bed-Stuy is about to get even more dining options with two new restaurants slated to debut in the coming weeks: French-themed Badaboom and Mexico City cantina-inspired Dolores. Badaboom plans to open its doors sometime this week at 421 Bainbridge St., on the corner of Howard Avenue. The restaurant…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Sienna Conaghan For young dancers dreaming of the big stage, this could be their shot: the Brooklyn Nets Kids Dance Team is gearing up for its next season — and your kid could be part of the lineup. The team will hold open auditions for the 2025-26 NBA season on…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Fantastical sea creatures, mystical merfolk, antique cars, marching bands and dance troupes took over Coney Island on June 21, showcasing their splashy creativity at the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade. The scorching heat didn’t dampen the spirits of the more than 30,000 spectators who cheered on the colorful, quirky…
Jun. 23, 2025 By Miles Bolton It’s officially summer in Coney Island, and that means the peak of the Brooklyn Cyclones season is approaching. The warmer weather brings larger crowds to Luna Park and to the neighboring Maimonides Park, where the Cyclones — the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets — play. Minor…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn artist Jonathan Blum is celebrating 60 years around the sun, and Arts Gowanus is marking the milestone with a retrospective exhibition showcasing 40 years of his vibrant, unique work. The show opened with a reception on June 19 at Arts Gowanus’ temporary space at Gowanus Wharf, located…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Olivia Seaman Craving a Frosty fix? Flatbush just got a fresh upgrade. Wendy’s at 469 Flatbush Ave. officially reopened on June 16 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a modernized interior designed to improve customer dining experiences. The event was hosted by Doherty Enterprises Inc., a franchise responsible for the Wendy’s…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Anna Bradley-Smith In an unexpected move, two new historic districts have been proposed for the area south of Prospect Park, once part of the historic town of Flatbush. The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to calendar the proposed Beverley Square West and Ditmas Park West Historic Districts, a step that sets up…
Jun. 20, 2025 By Kirstyn Brendlen The city’s parks department this week unveiled a new “mini forest” on a formerly little-used lot on the Williamsburg waterfront. Tucked into the North Fifth Street Pier and Park, the leafy plot is filled with native plants and trees, part of the parks department’s effort to increase the…