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“It’s for the safety of myself, my wife, my employees, my customers, and my business.”
16/01/2026

“It’s for the safety of myself, my wife, my employees, my customers, and my business.”

After a Manhattan store was invaded by three crooks who robbed over $100,000 worth of Pokémon merchandise Jan. 15, a Dyker Heights …

“Keep walking.”
16/01/2026

“Keep walking.”

Once again, they walked for a good cause A rain-filled weather forecast couldn’t stop Relay for Life of Brooklyn as members took …

Last year, Bay Ridge resident Ashleigh F. was named the top cookie seller in all five boroughs by the Girl Scouts of Gre...
15/01/2026

Last year, Bay Ridge resident Ashleigh F. was named the top cookie seller in all five boroughs by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.

Last year, Bay Ridge resident Ashleigh F. was named the top cookie seller in all five boroughs by the Girl Scouts of …

“You hear about actors and actresses being so Hollywood, but this was the total opposite. It was the most amazing experi...
14/01/2026

“You hear about actors and actresses being so Hollywood, but this was the total opposite. It was the most amazing experience I’ve had.”

‘Mariann from Brooklyn’ of “Howard Stern Show” fame talks about role in critically acclaimed film For one day, a Bay Ridge woman …

“Celebrating her life together reminds us how one person’s dedication can inspire compassion and connection far beyond t...
14/01/2026

“Celebrating her life together reminds us how one person’s dedication can inspire compassion and connection far beyond their lifetime.”

Nonprofit organization Bay Ridge Cares will host an event celebrating the life of its founding board member Teri Brennan, who died Oct. …

EMS pronounced the Bay Ridge resident dead at the scene.
13/01/2026

EMS pronounced the Bay Ridge resident dead at the scene.

A man, 43, died on the Belt Parkway Jan. 8. Police said at 9 p.m., Rami Elsuwi was a passenger in a …

“The decision to close was not easy, but as we look toward retirement, we know it’s the right time to begin a new chapte...
12/01/2026

“The decision to close was not easy, but as we look toward retirement, we know it’s the right time to begin a new chapter.”

It’s closing time for another Bay Ridge eatery: Emphasis Restaurant Cafe, located at 6822 Fourth Ave., permanently closed on Friday, Jan. 9. …

A blaze inside a Bensonhurst home left one person critically injured Jan. 7.
12/01/2026

A blaze inside a Bensonhurst home left one person critically injured Jan. 7.

A blaze inside a Bensonhurst home left one person critically injured Jan. 7. The fire started in the basement of the house …

“Our focus over the last decade has been unwavering: improve quality, strengthen safety, and ensure Brooklyn residents c...
09/01/2026

“Our focus over the last decade has been unwavering: improve quality, strengthen safety, and ensure Brooklyn residents can access world-class care close to home.”

NYU Langone Health held a party Jan. 7 to mark the 10-year anniversary of merging with the former Lutheran Medical Center. The …

The 34th edition of the PSAL’s Reilly Senior All Star Classic was held at Old Boys High Field last month. The game was f...
09/01/2026

The 34th edition of the PSAL’s Reilly Senior All Star Classic was held at Old Boys High Field last month. The game was founded by Sheepshead Bay coach Richard Reilly (1981-1994).

The 34th edition of the PSAL’s Reilly Senior All Star Classic was held at Old Boys High Field on December 13. The …

“As an up-and-coming filmmaker, this is truly a very rare opportunity to learn from someone who has and will continue to...
08/01/2026

“As an up-and-coming filmmaker, this is truly a very rare opportunity to learn from someone who has and will continue to leave a lasting mark on independent filmmaking.”

Nonprofit arts organization Coney Island USA announced it has launched its first film school, with classes beginning Jan. 25. Enrollment is open, …

“This is not a beauty pageant—it is a cultural honor. Each young woman is required to learn about Norwegian heritage, hi...
08/01/2026

“This is not a beauty pageant—it is a cultural honor. Each young woman is required to learn about Norwegian heritage, history, and traditions, and to come prepared to thoughtfully answer questions from our judges.”

A Brooklyn tradition is returning. After being canceled last year, the 67th Annual Miss Norway of Greater New York Contest is coming …

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