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“With this investment, we are going to deliver 1,500 new mixed-income homes to the waterfront — 25 percent of which will...
12/12/2025

“With this investment, we are going to deliver 1,500 new mixed-income homes to the waterfront — 25 percent of which will be affordable — and restore the over 100-year-old Riegelmann Boardwalk to its former glory.”

The investment also includes $42 million to renovate Abe Stark Sports Center Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) …

A human skull and other skeletal remains were in the bushes near the Coney Island boardwalk Dec. 9.
12/12/2025

A human skull and other skeletal remains were in the bushes near the Coney Island boardwalk Dec. 9.

CONEY ISLAND – A human skull and other skeletal remains were in the bushes near the Coney Island Boardwalk Dec. 9. Cops …

“I was notified by former Councilman Gentile, who had organized the sesquicentennial committee, that George Frontas had ...
12/12/2025

“I was notified by former Councilman Gentile, who had organized the sesquicentennial committee, that George Frontas had told him he saw it was missing.”

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, if you live in Bay Ridge or did at one time, “the small town in the big city” …

The mixed-use development includes roughly 110,000 square feet for 97 housing units and 18,000 square feet for commercia...
11/12/2025

The mixed-use development includes roughly 110,000 square feet for 97 housing units and 18,000 square feet for commercial use.

Representatives from applicant 9201 LLC attended a Community Board 10 (CB 10) meeting to talk about its plans to build a new …

“We’re honored to partner with NYCEDC and support their vision to bring new cultural infrastructure to South Brooklyn.”
11/12/2025

“We’re honored to partner with NYCEDC and support their vision to bring new cultural infrastructure to South Brooklyn.”

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has partnered with Public Service to build a 1,000-capacity venue at MADE Bush Terminal. Public …

“Support from all over New York City has been phenomenal through our GoFundMe outreach for donations, but reimagining a ...
10/12/2025

“Support from all over New York City has been phenomenal through our GoFundMe outreach for donations, but reimagining a new BWAC will take time and additional revenue.”

Following the massive five-alarm fire that ripped through the Beard and Robinson Warehouse Stores at 481 Van Brunt St. on Sept. 17, …

“The NYC Ferry has been a game-changer for southern Brooklyn, giving our neighborhoods real public transit options where...
09/12/2025

“The NYC Ferry has been a game-changer for southern Brooklyn, giving our neighborhoods real public transit options where there weren’t any.”

Next stop, Bay Ridge. NYC Ferry launched its new routes Dec. 8, including St. George on Staten Island to Bay Ridge. The …

Police are looking for three men for robbing and attacking people inside a Sunset Park spa Nov. 30.
08/12/2025

Police are looking for three men for robbing and attacking people inside a Sunset Park spa Nov. 30.

Police are looking for three men for robbing and attacking people inside a Sunset Park spa Nov. 30. Cops said at 3:20 …

“Nights like this remind us what Bay Ridge is all about — showing up for each other, celebrating together, and creating ...
08/12/2025

“Nights like this remind us what Bay Ridge is all about — showing up for each other, celebrating together, and creating moments that make our neighborhood feel like home.”

‘Tis the season for tree lightings, and Bay Ridge has provided the holiday cheer. The annual Owl’s Head Park Christmas Tree Lighting …

The man convicted of killing an 8-year-old boy from Borough Park in 2011 died while serving 40 years to life in prison o...
05/12/2025

The man convicted of killing an 8-year-old boy from Borough Park in 2011 died while serving 40 years to life in prison on Dec. 3.

The man convicted of killing an 8-year-old boy from Borough Park in 2011 died while serving 40 years to life in prison …

“Let’s work together to create a supportive environment for all of us to process grief, to share emotions, to find solac...
05/12/2025

“Let’s work together to create a supportive environment for all of us to process grief, to share emotions, to find solace, and form solidarity.”

A vigil was held at Seth Low Park, 7217 Bay Parkway, on Dec. 3 for the people who died in Hong Kong’s …

COLUMN: The MTA continues to lose high revenue by being unable to stop turnstile jumpers.
04/12/2025

COLUMN: The MTA continues to lose high revenue by being unable to stop turnstile jumpers.

The MTA continues to lose high revenue by being unable to stop turnstile jumpers. First, they added metal flanges to bars of the …

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