About the Author
Kirstyn Brendlen
A New Jersey native and enthusiast, Kirstyn is Brooklyn Paper’s digital editor and a reporter covering northern Brooklyn from Greenpoint to Gowanus.
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
PHOTOS: Costumed locals revel in Halloween festivities across Boo-klyn
By Augostina Mallous & Kirstyn Brendlen
‘I’m here today’: One Brooklyn Health celebrates, pampers breast cancer patients and survivors
Corazon Aguirre & Kirstyn Brendlen
Things to do in Brooklyn
Tomorrow, all day
Tomorrow, 6:30 pm
Tomorrow, 6:30 pm
Tomorrow, 7 pm
April 8, 7:30 pm
April 8, 8 pm
April 8, 8 pm
Entertainment
From beans to buzz: How Latte Da is redefining Bay Ridge’s coffee scene
Black women bookstore owners gather at The Lit Bar to celebrate their inaugural bookstore crawl
Arts Gowanus unveils packed 2026 season, from Venice-themed gala to Pride art show
From happy hours to orchestra concerts, Brooklyn Museum unveils April lineup of community programming
Late-night laughs: Stand-up comedy returns to Williamsburg’s Kellogg’s Diner after yearlong hiatus














