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May
07
Remembering The Prince Of Mermaid Avenue

Remembering The Prince Of Mermaid Avenue

Jimmy Prince on the boardwalk. Photo by Orlando Mendez, with permission.Jimmy Prince, the beloved butcher of Mermaid Avenue, died
4 min read
May
03
Coney Island Political Feud Divides City Council Race

Coney Island Political Feud Divides City Council Race

A bitter political rivalry between two Coney Island elected officials is making waves in the neighborhood’s City Council contest.
4 min read
Apr
23
Opinion: We Need Experienced, Ethical, Hard-Working Public Servants

Opinion: We Need Experienced, Ethical, Hard-Working Public Servants

Council Member Alan Maisel In His District – John McCarten/NYC CouncilSouthern Brooklyn is facing a historic moment. Our residents and
2 min read
Apr
12
Amusement Parks Reopen in a Much-Needed Boost for Coney Island

Amusement Parks Reopen in a Much-Needed Boost for Coney Island

Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered remarks and cut the ribbon at the reopening of the Coney Island amusement area on
5 min read
Apr
05
Coney Island Rides Open On Friday, New Roller Coaster and Baseball Starting Soon

Coney Island Rides Open On Friday, New Roller Coaster and Baseball Starting Soon

Coney Island during NYC’s phase 2 reopening last July. (Image: Erica Price)The famed amusement district is poised to
3 min read
Apr
01
Openings and Closings: Pork Katsu, Pistachio Tart, and Pide

Openings and Closings: Pork Katsu, Pistachio Tart, and Pide

Welcome back to Openings and Closings. This week we welcome back a spot we thought was gone for good, as
3 min read
Mar
29
Young Wrestler Dies in Gun Fight, Two Other Murders This Weekend

Young Wrestler Dies in Gun Fight, Two Other Murders This Weekend

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
2 min read
Feb
19
Two Arrests In Two Deaths Of Children

Two Arrests In Two Deaths Of Children

Hatzolah and NYPD arriving at the scene. Image by Loudlabs.Boro Park/Mapleton Yesterday, the driver who struck and killed
1 min read
Jan
26
No Vaccines For Homebound Seniors Unable Or Wary To Leave Their Residences

No Vaccines For Homebound Seniors Unable Or Wary To Leave Their Residences

The city still does not have a plan for how to vaccinate homebound seniors living in the five boroughs, leaving
4 min read
Jan
08
Deputy Inspector Joseph Hayward is Now in Charge of the 71st Precinct

Deputy Inspector Joseph Hayward is Now in Charge of the 71st Precinct

NYPD Lieutenant Hayward prepares to strike Brent Schmidt (R) after members of the Occupy Wall Street movement had been removed
1 min read