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Politics

Razor-thin margin: Republican incumbent Michael Novakhov leads Joey Cohen-Saban in tight race for 45th Assembly District

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Hundreds turned out on Aug. 21 to rally at the site on what the 36th day of consecutive protesting

Politics

Protesters vow to ‘never stop’ rallying against planned homeless shelter in Gravesend

By Adam Daly

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Zhuang defends actions, accuses NYPD of police brutality after protest arrest

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Mayor holds back on condemnation after Council Member Susan Zhuang’s arrest for alleged assault on NYPD officer

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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Council Member Susan Zhuang, others arrested at protest against Gravesend homeless shelter

By Kirstyn Brendlen

NYC education leaders celebrated the construction of a new middle school coming to Gravesend in 2026.

Kids & Education

Gravesend gains ground! Excitement builds for new middle school set to open in South Brooklyn in 2026

By Jada Camille

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Gravesend man dies after being crushed by own vehicle

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Police search for suspect who attacked two 12-year-old boys in Gravesend

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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87-year-old woman killed in deadly Gravesend collision, struck by car left in gear

By Jada Camille & Lloyd Mitchell

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Protest Mar. 16

News

Gravesend residents rally against planned homeless shelter

By Adam Daly

Local fundraiser for beloved Gravesend teacher surpasses goal

Kids & Education

Decade of dedication: Gravesend teacher honors late colleague with ongoing fundraiser for special needs students

By Isabel Song Beer

Scooter-riding suspects behind Brooklyn robbery spree

AMNY

Brooklyn scooter-riding suspects sought for attempted robbery spree

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Running on Dunkin’: Cops seek would-be robber who held up Gravesend chain at gunpoint

By Jada Camille

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Business

At long last: Brooklyn’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensary opens in Gravesend

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Film

EXCLUSIVE | Brooklyn-based mob drama ‘Gravesend’ to start shooting highly anticipated third season

By Melissa Fishman

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News

Pols rally against planned homeless shelter in Gravesend

By Melissa Fishman

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Police investigating 3 possible hate crimes targeting Jewish and Palestinian Brooklynites as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates

By Isabel Song Beer

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Kings Highway Older Adult Center, ‘hub of activity and care’ for homebound seniors, opens in Gravesend

By Melissa Fishman

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Fire destroys Gravesend kosher restaurant: FDNY

By Lloyd Mitchell

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Arts & Entertainment

PHOTOS: Cast of ‘Gravesend’ celebrates premiere of local crime drama’s second season

By Melissa Fishman & Arthur de Gaeta

More from Around New York

Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Matthew Marrero, and Rev. Amanda Ashcraft sing a hymn together at a press conference on Dec. 9.

Gay man detained by ICE, prompting husband and advocates to speak out

A drone view shows fishers in a boat in Cedros, Trinidad and Tobago, November 17, 2025.

Trinidad and Tobago passes Florida-style ‘stand your ground’ law

Holiday Market at Industry City

New York Family

NYC Holiday Markets 2025: Shop Local Artisans and Unique Gifts

Ruling in Manhattan landlord-tenant dispute may have broader implications for serving LLCs with lawsuits, attorney says