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Coney Island on May 15, 1947. AP Photo/Robert Kradin

Ask a historian: What’s the story with Coney Island’s brothels of yore?

June 7 | John Manbeck

David from Coney Island asks: What’s the story on bordellos in...

Reimagining Shakespeare’s portrayal of women with Whitney White’s ‘Macbeth in Stride’
Brooklyn Quilter’s Guild hosts biennial quilt show
Carol Pino Learning Farm hosts plant giveaway
Mother’s Day on Montague Street
Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk: 125 artists, 70-plus shops, galleries
Assemblymember Colton salutes all mothers
NYPD tases protester at Brooklyn College demonstration
Newly-signed legislation will fund construction of BK-Queens IBX and other MTA projects
Top AI experts back Gounardes’ RAISE Act
New law increases unemployment benefit amounts as part of landmark reforms for workers
NYC Public Schools issues RFI for bolstering Head Start programs
Comedian Sean Reilly opens Green Room Comedy Club in Greenpoint
Former U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice David Souter dies at 85
Applications close today for 2026 Brooklyn Org Spark Prize
Interfaith leaders express hope about continued dialogue with new pontiff
NYC Public Advocate expresses hope for Pope Leo
NYPD: Crime down for 7th month, but some categories inch up in April
Brooklyn Diocesan Bishop welcomes election of Pope Leo XIV
Genealogist discovers new pope’s ancestry includes Creole grandparents
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“Is that REALLY going to be a jail??”
ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers ... this is 21st Century.”
“Hope I can get them into a camp …”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: "Hope I can get them into a camp ..." A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 26.

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“Sleepless nights” in Brooklyn.  Local offic

“Sleepless nights” in Brooklyn.
 Local officials say around-the-clock construction on the borough-based jail is disrupting daily life and peace of mind for nearby residents.

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Joseph Nocella, Jr. was recently named interim U.S

Joseph Nocella, Jr. was recently named interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, also known as Brooklyn Federal Court. He is taking on a key role during a pivotal moment for the district.

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Author Dan Nadel (@dannadel) breaks down key lines

Author Dan Nadel (@dannadel) breaks down key lines from his 2019 book “Crumb: A Cartoonist’s Life,” offering a deep dive into the life, legacy, and lasting impact of the influential underground cartoonist Robert Crumb.

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The late Jane Walentas was honored on Tuesday with

The late Jane Walentas was honored on Tuesday with a street renamed in her honor. The visionary behind Jane’s Carousel helped transform DUMBO from a neglected industrial area into the cultural destination it is today.

“Today is a special day, but it’s bittersweet,” said Jane’s husband David Walentas. “We were together more than 50 years. Jane was the love of my life.”

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