It’s the Fourth of July, and in Brooklyn that means some of the bravest, freedom-lovingest men and women to ever don a bib are competing for supremacy in the Nathan’s hot-dog-eating contest. Can world record holder Joey “Jaws” Chesnut reclaim his title from champion Matt “Megatoad” Stonie? Follow along with us (and don’t forget to periodically update your browser for the latest).
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Lucky Charlie brings old-school coal-oven pizza to Bushwick
Police Blotter
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Brooklyn mental health advocates push back on Trump’s executive order targeting homelessness
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