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Via CurbedThe Battle Over the ‘Times Square of Brooklyn’
Dumbo residents have launched a petition demanding a comprehensive crowd-management plan to address the overwhelming influx of tourists in the neighborhood.
· about 2 months agodumboovertourismwashington street
Via BrooklyneagleNew York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
New York congressional candidates make their final pitches ahead of the June 2026 primary, testing the political influence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive slate.
· 24 days agonewsprimary electionsny-10
Via NycMayor Mamdani Announces Ticker-Tape Parade and City Hall Ceremony to Celebrate Knicks Championship
Mayor Mamdani has announced a ticker-tape parade and City Hall ceremony for June 18 to celebrate the New York Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973 after their victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
· about 1 month agosportsnewsnew york knicks
Via Brooklyn Eagle — Heights PressRestler, Reynoso to host rally aimed at judges’ parking lot
Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Councilmember Lincoln Restler will host a rally to convert a Supreme Court judges parking lot into parkland as part of a $21 million Columbus Park redesign.
· about 2 months agocolumbus parkantonio reynosolincoln restler
Via Brooklyn Eagle — Heights PressJury convicts man accused of running secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City
A jury in Brooklyn federal court convicted Lu Jianwang of acting as an illegal agent for China and obstructing justice for his role in establishing a secret police outpost in Manhattan.