Through the lens: Brooklyn Paper’s most striking, surprising and unforgettable photos of 2025
Compiled by Gabriele Holtermann
Gabriele Holtermann is a New York City-based photojournalist who covers politics, community events and breaking news across Brooklyn, and the five boroughs.
Brooklyn Public Library’s night of ideas returns with headliner Werner Herzog
Cesar Ryan Sajulan brings Brooklyn flavor to Food Network’s ‘The Ultimate Baking Championship’
Park Slope’s Shandi Sullivan reclaims her story in Netflix’s ‘Reality Check’ docuseries
Filly Luv sends love to Bed-Stuy through fried chicken and bubble tea
What happens when a blizzard hits? Brooklynites build a snow sculpture garden



