The parades for the New York Liberty’s historic WNBA championship may be over, but there is still celebration to be had. Today, BSE, the parent company of the Liberty and Nets, unveiled an art installation on Barclays Plaza by the acclaimed LaToya Ruby Frazier honoring the athletes that were a part of the team’s historic…

The south-bound B43 bus takes its riders down Tompkins Avenue, a bustling strip in Bed-Stuy, New York. Out the window, riders of the B43 will see all manner of businesses flash by—restaurants, cafes, bars, gift shops, bookstores, clothing boutiques, apothecaries, and even a juice bar specializing in homemade ginger beer. With the New York City…

For many Gen-Z New Yorkers, the mayoral election is not merely a routine political event; it’s a defining moment in our broader social landscape–a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reclaim our government, and by extension, our communities. Faced with skyrocketing costs, growing distrust in institutions, and general insecurity about the future, young voters are demanding bold solutions…

“I definitely am a troll—I’m one of the best.” That’s how Paperboy Love Prince opened a minidoc on their bid for mayor, one month before speaking to the New York City Council in a suit and clown makeup. At an otherwise mundane finance committee hearing, Prince broke into bouts of maniacal laughter between each talking…

This profile was supposed to open with a triumphant anecdote about Yaya Bey performing at Governors Ball earlier this month—a vivid snapshot of her post-show glow, maybe a quip about her energy onstage. But the weather had other plans, and her set was abruptly canceled on day two due to torrential rain, a frustrating yet…

Some of you may recall a very intentionally vague and ambiguous announcement we dropped about a not-so-little festival called Planet Brooklyn last month. Well, today we have the pleasure of filling in some of the gaps. Planet Brooklyn has officially unveiled the rundown for its two days and three stages of programming. On Saturday, August…

With more than 90% of votes counted, 33-year-old Queens assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is leading former governor Andrew Cuomo by 7.1% in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. And Cuomo appears to have already thrown in the towel. According to Politico, Cuomo conceded the race late Tuesday evening and claimed to have called his…

Should you scan his extensive production credits, you might not gather Michaël Brun had at one point aspired to be a pediatrician. Tens of millions of plays later, it’s hard to imagine he was fated for anything other than a headlining show at Barclays Center. That’s where you’ll find the Haitian producer and DJ on…

Another day, another Brooklyn Mirage show quietly relocated. On Friday, June 20, the ticketing platform Dice began to inform stub-holders that Mirage’s upcoming Boiler Room shows on July 11 and 12 will now take place on a different stage. The shows have been moved to Under The K Bridge in Greenpoint, which has absorbed a…

It’s almost been two months since the Brooklyn Mirage failed its final inspection and cancelled its opening weekend. In that time, shows have been relocated, a CEO has been fired, and reminiscences have been shared. And, as the New York Post points out today, ticket holders are still asking if they’ll be able to see…

The thing about any “best of” Brooklyn food list is this: the restaurant landscape changes so often here, so many new openings and/or menus changing all the time, that even comprehensively researched and confidently delivered surveys and rankings of burgers published less than a year ago could always use an update. So even though I…

All praise, Duke, the darling and beloved late dachshund who is currently at the center of a potentially transformative ruling that may just define dogs as legal family members. According to Gothamist, Duke was tragically struck and killed by a car in Mill Basin while being walked by his owner last year. The owners, Nan DeBlase…

In case you weren’t—or, more likely, have given up on—keeping count, we have officially entered week seven of waiting for Brooklyn Mirage to open its recently expanded dance floors to the public. The venue, initially slated to begin its 2025 season on May 1, has been derailed indefinitely due to a failed safety inspection, which…

Around noon on Tuesday, June 17, Brad Lander, NYC’s current comptroller and a Democratic candidate in the upcoming mayoral primary, was arrested by federal agents while walking a defendant through the halls of 26 Federal Plaza after an immigration court hearing. The comptroller’s wife, Meg Barnette, shared a video of his arrest on social media…

Father’s Day may come but once a year, but the dad who took home top prize at the first annual Pedro Pascal lookalike contest over the weekend will be eating well at least until the next one. George Gountas, a Brooklyn resident who was pressured into entering the contest by his wife and coworkers at The…

After years of advocacy and litigation, millions (billions?) in added moving costs and lobbying, and a last-minute plea to suspend the bill, the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (or FARE) Act has effectively killed the dreaded broker fee in NYC. According to Gothamist, federal judge Ronnie Abrams denied an eleventh-hour request from The Real Estate…

At around 12:31 AM today, June 9, the New York Police Department (NYPD) shut down a Puerto Rican Day afterparty at Bushwick venue Mood Ring. A video recording was posted to X this morning by independent reporter Talia Jane showing a brigade of police attempting to clear the crowd. Multiple cops can be seen shoving…

For many Brooklyn residents, the closest they come to a hike is commutes, visiting that one friend who lives on the fifth floor of a walk-up, or what the bouncer tells them to take as last call nears. Yet, there are so many options, and picking a place in the woods to wander or a…