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Kirstyn Brendlen
As Brooklyn Paper’s Editor-in-Chief, Kirstyn leads a group of excellent reporters in their coverage of every corner of Brooklyn.
Brannan declares victory in contentious District 47 council race
By Ethan Stark-Miller and Jada Camille
LIVE UPDATES: Polls open in Brooklyn with all eyes on southern Brooklyn council elections
Adam Daly, Augostina Mallous, Jada Camille, Kirstyn Brendlen & Ximena Del Cerro
Police Blotter
- Boerum Hill: 84th Precinct: Thief snatches gold chain
- Brooklyn Heights: 84th Precinct: Dog walker assaulted with mirror
- 62 Precinct: Man injured in knife attack
- 62 Precinct: Thief pulls off million-dollar scam
- Clinton Hill: 88th Precinct: Bicyclist attacked in Fort Greene
- Clinton Hill: 88th Precinct: Crime spree
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Entertainment
Two artists explore Brooklyn’s Bar in ‘Seeing Double’ at Sweet Lorraine
A time-honored tradition: Prospect Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve with annual fireworks show
“New York’s Funniest Stand-Up” with Matt Koff
The 17 Best Places to Go Snow Tubing Near NYC for Families
Brooklyn Nets Kids Games at Barclays Center