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#brooklyn

Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain, owned by siblings Peter Freeman and Gia Giasullo, is the reigning champion of the National Egg Cream Invitational.

Silly Nice is a Black and Veteran-Owned craft cannabis brand that recently hit its 135th dispensary placement in New York, emphasizing premium products without cutting corners.

Residents in Red Hook, Brooklyn, express frustration over the extended closure of a major neighborhood pool due to mechanical failures, with limited options for relief from the heat.

The delay is a blow to the administration of Mayor Eric Adams, who announced the project next to Governor Kathy Hochul last spring, and a victory for the local politicians and residents who wanted to send the project back to the drawing board.

The Dr. Luc El-Art Severe Small Business Recovery Grant is a testament to our ongoing commitment to supporting and uplifting the Brooklyn small business community, a cause dear to Dr. Severe's heart. We are proud to continue his legacy by providing essential resources to entrepreneurs who are the backbone of our local economy.

"He wasn't one of those who woke up with it - that 'I think I'm going to be a rap star.' He discovered that he could do it and he did it well, and he really was intentional about just using it to fund some of the things he wanted to do as a career or as his give-back to the world. And fashion was one of those," said Jackson.

Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their sprawling apartment complex.

Saverance believes that any food can be slopped into a Sloppy Joe, stating, "You can slop anything." This philosophy led him to open Farley's Sloppy Joe's in Brooklyn.

Manhattan saw a 15% rise in foreclosure filings, with 8 defaults in the upscale 10022 ZIP code. This indicates economic uncertainty even in wealthy neighborhoods.

Bamonte's Restaurant, located in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, has operated since 1900 and remains a quintessential local dining experience that celebrates history and tradition.

The indictment charges four members of the Euro 380 gang with racketeering, murder, armed robberies, and narcotics distribution, illustrating a violent campaign of crime.

The Sewing Tin, hosted by Aditya Mishra and Akhil Upad, offers a six-course South Asian feast in a Brooklyn loft, creating a unique dining experience through flavors and community.

"I feel really proud to bring it back to Brooklyn," Hodgkinson told Brooklyn Paper. "Brooklyn's been my home for almost eight years, so it means a lot - not only sharing the victory with myself, but the place I call home now."

Forty-seven years after the disco phenomenon hit the big screen, Bay Ridge native Michael "Kaves" McLeer dedicated the bench to John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney, who portrayed Tony Manero and Stephanie Mangano, their iconic characters, and "all the Brooklyn dreamers."

We got rid of the parking lot and created a whole new center. We restored the lakeshore because the old skating rink was plopped right on top of the lake.

The anticipated Italian eatery, called I Cavallini, officially opened its doors today, located right across the street from the Four Horseman in Williamsburg.

"We are the first Black-owned comedy and performance venue in Brooklyn, New York, and one out of two in the entire New York. People in our community, especially in our communities, we're oppressed, and people are not having a good time. People are struggling. Comedy is a relief. Comedy is a medicine."

"Gardens in the city are very much an extension of how people want to live. Some people lean into romantic notions, others focus on functionality," said landscape architect Brook Klausing. He designed outdoor spaces---a front yard, backyard, and two terraces---to enhance a newly renovated brownstone, making the backyard mostly paved with bluestone for children's outdoor play.

On June 23, a Menards loss prevention officer called police after discovering a customer stole merchandise from the Brookpark Road store.

A young driver doing donuts in a Brooklyn mall parking lot lost control and fatally struck his girlfriend, landing him in jail on negligent homicide charges.

"Our Lady, in the year 1251, on July 16th, gave the scapula to Saint Simon as a gift and a promise of her assistance and prayer and our devotion to her," said Philip Franco, emcee and chairman of the event. "So for well over 800 years, it's been a big part of Catholicism."

"Custom IKEA cabinetry really helped me save," she says.

Walker-Diallo ruled the Bedford bike lane removal didn't qualify as a major transportation project.

This weekend, Brooklyn is bursting with exciting activities for kids that are sure to keep them entertained and engaged.

The restoration of the granite exterior of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza has added a subtle polish to this iconic Brooklyn landmark.

A 73-year-old man was attacked inside a Brooklyn subway station, beaten with his own cane during a verbal dispute, leaving him with serious injuries.

Amador stated, "If something broke here in the senior center, we don't have money to pay for it. For example, if the elevator broke, we don't have money."

Gowanus, once instrumental for Brooklyn's industrial boom, is now home to converted warehouses, sleek high-rises, and indie venues, embodying a blend of grit and development.

Raymond Campbell, 65, surrendered himself to police in the 88th precinct just after 9 a.m. on Monday after being accused of a deadly crash.

Residents in Canarsie, Brooklyn have long advocated for NYC Ferry service, viewing their neighborhood as a transportation desert with limited public transit options.

"Brooklyn Org Microgrants is designed to fill funding gaps for smaller nonprofits in Brooklyn that may not qualify for larger grants, supporting historically underserved communities."

The Latin Food Fest will return to New York City from Sept. 13 to 15, transforming Industry City into a vibrant hub of Latin flavors, music, and culture.