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Politics

Brooklyn GOP celebrates local victories at annual New York State Young Republicans gala

By Robert Pearl

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Citi Bike expansion to bring new stations to Bay Ridge, Brownsville, East New York and Kensington

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Arts & Entertainment

PHOTOS | Brooklyn kicks off holiday season with dazzling tree lightings

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

The renovated playground now offers new play equipment suitable for children of all ages and abilities, including a toddler playhouse, two swing sets, and painted games.

News

Bay Ridge’s Vinland Playground reopens after $3.4 million makeover

By Adam Daly

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Kids & Education

Inspiration for generations: Fontbonne honors alumna Ita Ford with inspiring mural dedication

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Business

Meet Shinecraft, the team decking the halls from Dyker Heights to Bay Ridge and beyond

By Gabriele Holtermann

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News

Bay Ridgeites fill ‘Empty Bowls’ at Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church fundraiser

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Parks

Bay Ridge community board greenlights $30M facelift for Shore Road Promenade, Leif Ericson Park

By Naisha Roy

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News

‘Not merely a crossing’: The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, a marvel of engineering, turns 60

By Jada Camille

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Business

Greek streetwear designer brings a taste of Greece to Bay Ridge

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Health

Guild for Exceptional Children honors Bay Ridge leaders at annual ‘Exceptional Honorees’ gala

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

The unidentified males were last seen fleeing the scene on foot towards 3rd Avenue and 72nd Street.

Two men sought for Bay Ridge stabbing that left man wounded

By Adam Daly

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News

Bay Ridge mourns loss of beloved mail carrier Yazan Alsaras, raise more than $11k in his honor

By Jada Camille

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Politics

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed after horse riding accident, thousands raised for recovery

By Adam Daly

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News

Saluting service: Annual Patriotism Award luncheon honors dedication to Brooklyn’s veterans

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Politics

Republican Alec Brook-Krasny poised for re-election in 46th Assembly District, Chris McCreight concedes

By Gabriele Holtermann & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil

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Bay Ridge subway assault: Knife-wielding attacker stabs man in eye before fleeing on R train

By Adam Daly

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Arts & Entertainment

Bay Ridge’s favorite ‘holiday house’ transforms into a haunted Halloween spectacle

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Community calls for unity after LGBTQIA+ memorial bench for Bay Ridge teen defaced

By Adam Daly

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Business

‘You call this a storm!?’: Third Avenue Festival draws crowds to Bay Ridge despite dreary weather

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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New York Family

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NYC restaurant Medium Rare to host pajama brunch with prizes to kick off the New Year