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Mikel Andrews could hardly believe his eyes when, on Saturday, June 13, he found himself surrounded by tens of thousands of people of all ages, dressed in a rainbow of colors and flooding the streets of Park Slope with joy at the annual Brooklyn Pride: hellgatenyc.com/schneps-edit…
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Brooklyn erupted in celebration after the Knicks captured their first NBA championship in 53 years, rallying from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and ending a decades-long title drought. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-c…
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The June 23 primary election is coming up fast, with early voting kicking off on June 13, and it’s shaping up to be a big deal in Brooklyn. Here's everything you need to know. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-v…
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The Knicks are headed to Game Five! Here are some of the best watch parties happening in Brooklyn on Saturday. brooklynpaper.com/knicks-wat…
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One new 11-story building has topped out on a former nursing home parking lot and ground preparation is under way for a second, which will together bring 297 apartments to Bed Stuy’s Fulton Street. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-g…
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A new small business is adding sparkle to Bay Ridge. Forever Charmed by V, a permanent jewelry studio, specializes in custom-fitted permanent jewelry while also showcasing products from local makers at the Side Street Boutique. brooklynpaper.com/forever-ch…
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In a city where wellness often comes packaged as a new app, fitness challenge or productivity hack, one Brooklyn-based collective is betting on something much simpler: play. brooklynpaper.com/prospect-p…
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About 100 public school educators, parents, and immigrant advocates gathered outside Tweed Courthouse last week, urging the Department of Education to strengthen ICE protocols to better protect immigrant students and their families. brooklynpaper.com/educators-…
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Brooklyn youth took the lead at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office’s fourth annual summit, turning lived experience into lessons on conflict resolution, leadership and growth. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-d…
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The historic Carroll Street Bridge was built before cars dominated the streets of New York City, and when it reopens after a five-year closure on June 15, they won’t be welcome to cross its boards anymore. brooklynpaper.com/carroll-st…
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The director of security at the soon-to-open Pacha New York is Henry Daverin, a former NYPD lieutenant with a history of police misconduct and lawsuits: brooklynpaper.com/pacha-secu…
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here, and with New York City serving as one of the tournament’s host regions, Brooklyn is gearing up for a month of soccer celebrations expected to draw fans from across the world. brooklynpaper.com/where-to-w…
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The Brooklyn Cyclones are stepping up to the plate for another unforgettable summer at Maimonides Park, with a 2026 promotional lineup packed with theme nights, giveaways, fireworks and fun for the whole family. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-c…
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The San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, ending sweep talk at a packed Brooklyn Bowl watch party in Williamsburg. brooklynpaper.com/spurs-dash…
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The @nyaquarium Ocean Shell-a-bration marked World Oceans Day with an array of activities, including a community cleanup at Coney Island Beach, where about 200 volunteers removed roughly 170 pounds of litter from the shoreline. brooklynpaper.com/new-york-a…
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As thousands of Brooklyn families struggle to put food on the table, another threat is emptying their grocery budgets: thieves stealing their SNAP benefits. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-s…
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The Knicks are two wins away from their first NBA championship in more than 50 years, and Brooklyn is planning accordingly. Here are some of the best places in to watch Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals. brooklynpaper.com/knicks-wat…
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Brooklyn Army Terminal is hosting “In Plain Sight,” a yearlong contemporary art exhibition featuring large-scale installations by 12 Brooklyn artists that reflect the waterfront’s layered history. brooklynpaper.com/in-plain-s…
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Only four women have ever won the Tony Award for Best Play, and two of them are native Brooklynites. Brooklyn Heights-based playwright Bess Wohl made history Sunday night when she clinched the prize for “Liberation." brooklynpaper.com/bess-wohl-…
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When Sammy Rees was growing up, she was already dreaming about the brick and mortar she one day hoped to open. But it wasn’t until many years later during the pandemic that it dawned on her what that business would be: a bakery. brooklynpaper.com/saison-bed…
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