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Bay Ridge ranked top Brooklyn neighborhood to raise children

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    This year, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — usua This year, the Brooklyn Heights Promenade — usually one of the best spots to watch the Macy’s fireworks — will be off-limits to the public and reserved exclusively for 4,000 city employees.

The surrounding neighborhood will face major disruptions starting at 2 PM:

🔒 Street closures
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🚷 Clark Street subway station skipped from 8–11 PM

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    Coney Island could be getting a $3 billion casino. Coney Island could be getting a $3 billion casino. Developers say “The Coney” will bring jobs, tourists and upgrades to Stillwell Avenue and Bowery Street — but not everyone’s on board.

We spoke with Coney Islanders to hear their thoughts. What’s your take?

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    Locals, artists, families and first-time visitors Locals, artists, families and first-time visitors all packed Surf Avenue for the 43rd annual Mermaid Parade — Coney Island’s most colorful tradition. From hand-crafted floats to crowned royalty, it was a celebration of creativity, community and summer spirit.

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    Video surveillance cameras will be installed at tw Video surveillance cameras will be installed at two entrances to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade next month, thanks to funding from Councilmember Lincoln Restler’s office.

Restler’s office provided $90,000 in funding, and staffers said they expect the cams to be installed next month.

With its breathtaking protected views, the esplanade is often the site of film shoots and wedding proposals. But it has also been the scene of some disturbing incidents.

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