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‘Lightscape’ will transform the Brooklyn Botanic Garden into an ‘enchanted forest’ starting Nov. 21

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Midwood

41-year-old suspect dies after stolen car crash in Midwood: NYPD

By Lloyd Mitchell

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Sheepshead Bay’s most famous faces: 7 celebrities who called it home

By Olivia Seaman

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Where Brooklyn meets the sea: The long tide of Sheepshead Bay

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Sheepshead Bay: 5 unforgettable waterfront experiences in Brooklyn

By Olivia Seaman

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Roll-N-Roaster celebrates 55 years of flavor and community in Sheepshead Bay

By Olivia Seaman

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American Princess Cruises bring whale watching to Sheepshead Bay

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Books by the Bay: A Brief History of the Sheepshead Bay Library

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest

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AMNY

NYPD Commissioner Tisch says she is ‘revolted’ by thought of possible Trump federal takeover in NYC

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Greenpoint

Soft Bar + Cafe, Carl Radke’s alcohol-free oasis, to open in Greenpoint on Sept. 17

By Olivia Seaman

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AMNY

Bargain transit: Here’s how to commute for free or cheaply in NYC

Don’t Miss Brooklyn Book Festival’s 2025 Children’s Day!

New York Family

Don’t Miss Brooklyn Book Festival’s 2025 Children’s Day!

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AMNY

Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say

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Uncommon Schools Launches New Preschool in Bed-Stuy Neighborhood

By Brooklyn Paper’s Advertising Partner

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Midwood

Mamdani, Sanders rally supporters at Brooklyn College town hall ahead of mayoral election

By Gabriele Holtermann

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AMNY

Op-ed | Our children are not safe until street ‘daylighting’ is universal

Suspect in Brooklyn sex assault of woman while she slept

AMNY

Creep breaks into Brooklyn home, sexually assaults 71-year-old as she sleeps: cops

AMNY

Brooklyn police shooting: Cops kill man who slashed officer in precinct confrontation, sources say

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AMNY

Double stabbing at Brooklyn IHOP restaurant leaves man dead, another wounded

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Report details allegations of police harassment against LGBTQ New Yorkers

Panelists at the Nov. 14, 2025, Guyana Diaspora Forum Series: NY edition at the Vetro Restaurant in Howard Beach, was moderated by Wazim Mowla, left, next to him is, Taij Persaud, government relations advisor, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, Faizal Joe Yussuf, advisor on Investment & Diaspora Affairs, Rafael Fumis, country manager, MODEC Guyana, and Imogen Ferdinand, executive secretary, Berbice Chambers and Development Association.

Exxon’s $60B push sends Guyana output soaring to 900,000 barrels — Big opportunity for Diaspora

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New York Family

19 Long Island Holiday Tree Lightings 2025

Op-Ed | Gov. Hochul must protect access to reproductive and gender-affirming care