Bushwick
Whether you’re looking to try something new, or just need to get out of your too-hot apartment, there’s something for everyone in these events. Sample beer at DeKalb market hall, experience a five-course tasting menu with accomplished chefs, or learn more about the coffee you drink. Summer Crawl
Boerum Hill
PARK SLOPE – Council Member Brad Lander has launched a petition [https://www.landerfornyc.com/real-f-express?utm_source=TW&utm_medium=tw&utm_campaign=real_f_express] demanding that the MTA provide commuters with a “real F Express train” instead of cutting service in some areas of his district.
Arts & Culture
Spend the summer evenings outdoors at one of the many events happening around Brooklyn this weekend. Catch a movie at Greene Garden or see a live performance at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Plus, don’t forget to check out ongoing events including On the (Queer) Waterfront at the
News
Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a press conference about the city’s response to the heat wave (Image by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS—Mayor Bill de Blasio will stay in town this weekend for the upcoming heatwave, and on Wednesday he and other officials detailed how the city
brownsville
Mayor Bill de Blasio and DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg testing out dockless bikes in the Rockaways last week (Via Mayor’s Office)BROOKLYN HEIGHTS—Citi Bikes are coming to more neighborhoods in Brooklyn, but it’s going to take a while, city officials say. On Monday, reports [https://nypost.com/
Announcements
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBAY RIDGE – After neighbors and activists called on him to “close the camps” two weeks ago, Congressman Max Rose will be visiting the Southern border this Friday. According to his office, he will be visiting the Rio Grande Valley as part of the Bipartisan Homeland Security Committee
Business
There’s something about the summer heat that just makes us want to drink a fun cocktail and pretend we’re somewhere that’s tropical and breezy, trading concrete for sand. These places all manage to do that – both in drink and atmosphere (although you’ll have to use your
Gowanus
GOWANUS – NYC Parks [https://www.nycgovparks.org] Commissioner Mitchell Silver, NYC Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Marty Maher, and City Council Member Brad Lander cut the ribbon on the newly revamped Ennis Playground [https://www.nycgovparks.org/planning-and-building/capital-project-tracker/project/7237] on Wednesday. CB6 DM Michael Racioppo, Council Member Brad Lander,
Business
WILLIAMSBURG– It’s almost time again for New York City Restaurant Week. [https://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week] Reservations officially opened on Tuesday, July 9, and the event, several weeks long, takes place from July 22nd to August 16th featuring restaurants from all over the city. This will be Antica Pesa
Arts & Culture
Photo: Jimin KimBAY RIDGE – The 13th Annual Arab American Bazaar to celebrate the Arab community in Brooklyn took place over the weekend and was a big success. “This event is an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions Arabs and Arab-Americans have made to our great city and our great country.
Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND – Brooklynites of all ages will show off their creative gifts at the 10th Annual Coney Island Talent Show [https://www.facebook.com/events/402990147095065/] on Saturday, July 27. Via the Alliance for Coney IslandSideshow magician Albert Cadabra [http://www.albertcadabra.com] will host the event on the famed
Central Brooklyn
Borough President Eric Adams waves to the crowd at the Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade. Todd Maisel/BklynerBED-STUY—Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams raised more than $500,000 for his 2021 mayoral run during the first half of the year, campaign finance disclosures filed Monday show. Adams’ fundraising numbers place