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Arts & Entertainment

Registration opens to brr-ing in the new year at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge

By Kirstyn Brendlen

11.23.24 – photo by Erica Price

Arts & Entertainment

PHOTOS | Frost Fest, Coney Island’s Winter wonderland, kicks off with holiday cheer

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Health

Guild for Exceptional Children honors Bay Ridge leaders at annual ‘Exceptional Honorees’ gala

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Say hello to Santa with a visit to Santa's Workshop.

Arts & Entertainment

Frost Fest, Luna Park’s winter wonderland, to make festive return on Nov. 23

By Jada Camille

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Food & Drink

After the buzz: NYC’s craft beer industry, Brooklyn breweries shift gears in response to market strain

By Emily Swanson

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Politics

Republican Alec Brook-Krasny poised for re-election in 46th Assembly District, Chris McCreight concedes

By Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil

Big checks bring about a big change! Brannan secures funding for renovations of Kaiser Park.

Polishing a local ‘gem’: Coney Island pol secures $10M for Kaiser Park renovations

By Jada Camille

Brooklyn, NY : “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” on Oct 27, 2024. Photo by Erica Price

Health

Pink pride: Thousands unite for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Coney Island

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Detectives investigate fatal shooting of young man in Crown Heights

By Lloyd Mitchell

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Coney Island dreamin’: Rescued sea otters find new home at New York Aquarium

By Kirstyn Brendlen

halloween harvest at Luna Park

Arts & Entertainment

PHOTOS | The spooky spirit arrives in Luna Park at 12th annual Halloween Harvest

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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News

Coney Islanders remember victims of Oct. 7 attack, one year later

By Brooklyn Paper

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Coney Island bar owner to sue NYPD over alleged ‘shakedowns’ involving ex-police commissioner’s brother

By Dean Moses

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News

Not playing around! Coney officials unveil new Gravesend Houses playground after years of advocacy

By Jada Camille

Freyda Markow pictured at the at National 9/11 Memorial and Museum holding photos of victims in the attack, including her cousin Firefighter George Cain

News

A pilgrimage to never forget: Coney Island woman honors lives lost on 9/11 by visiting memorials across the city

By Adam Daly

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Food & Drink

Littler Italy: A taste of San Gennaro comes to Coney Island

By Jada Camille

Bay Ridge 9/11 Vigil

News

Together Brooklyn stands: Borough unites for touching 9/‌11 tributes

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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News

Fight for a ferry continues: Brannan requests study on potential service to Coney Island

By Jada Camille

cyclone in Coney Island

News

Back on track: Cyclone spins again in Coney Island after safety repairs

By Robert Pozarycki, Adam Daly & Ben Brachfeld

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Sports

Goals on hold: Brooklyn FC pro-soccer league postpones home opener amid turf concerns

By Jada Camille

More from Around New York

American LGBTQ+ Museum executive director Ben Garcia delivers remarks on stage at the museum's groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 3 at the New-York Historical Society’s auditorium.

New American LGBTQ+ Museum begins construction with original Stonewall brick

Alzarri Joseph of the West Indies bowling during day four of the First Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Optus Stadium on December 03, 2022 in Perth, Australia.

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New York Family: Kathy Kuo

New York Family

December Cover: Home is Where the Heart is with Kathy Kuo

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Mayor Adams leans in on unfounded claim that Biden Justice Department indicted him for political reasons