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Sunshine and sandcastles abound as Brooklyn’s beaches open for summer season

coney island beach brooklyn

May. 28, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann

With sunshine abound and temperatures hovering around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, Saturday certainly felt like the start of summer as thousands flocked to Coney Island to kick off Memorial Day weekend and celebrate the opening of the city’s beaches for the summer. 

Get some bands for your buck at Brooklyn’s free summer concerts

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn free concert

May. 27, 2024 By Jada Camille

Tis the season for fun in the sun! Summer is here and to celebrate, Brooklyn venues are welcoming families, friends, tourists and locals for free music events. From concerts in the park to music festivals, there is something for everyone to enjoy without breaking the bank.

Fight against Gravesend homeless shelter comes to City Hall

rally against shelter in gravesend city hall

May. 24, 2024 By Adam Daly

Southern Brooklyn pols took their opposition to a planned homeless shelter in Gravesend to the steps of City Hall Thursday, calling on Mayor Eric Adams to fix what they say is a “failed policy” in dealing with homelessness.