About the Author
Ben Verde
A third generation Brooklynite, Ben Verde is living the dream covering Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Crown Heights, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens for his hometown newspaper. Verde’s name first graced the pages of Brooklyn Paper in 2018 as an intern covering the Brooklyn Cyclones.
Things to do in Brooklyn
Today, 3 pm
Today, 6:30 pm
Today, 7 pm
Entertainment
Bronx-born, Brooklyn-based Pulitzer winner John Patrick Shanley debuts new play in NYC
Strong Rope Brewery to close Gowanus location, Forever Homebrewing to move in
A family’s legacy keeps the Wonder Wheel turning, year after year
Roaring back to life: Luna Park, Deno’s Wonder Wheel to open for the season March 28-29
Locked in for fun: Coney Escape Room celebrates grand opening on Surf Avenue














