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Daily Links: Brooklyn Beaches Close as Hurricane Erin Heads North

Brooklyn Borough President releases 2025 Comprehensive Plan, work continues on the Columbia Heights Bridge over the BQE, and more Brooklyn news.

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Photo of the Day: Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Photo by Susan De Vries

by Susan De Vries

08/21/2025 2

In the News

Fintech, AI Firms Give Domino Refinery Sweet New Lease on Life [NYP]

Work Continues on Columbia Heights Bridge Over the BQE [Eagle]

Brooklyn Beaches Close as Hurricane Erin Generates Rip Currents [BP]

Borough President Releases 2025 Comprehensive Plan [BKReader]

Plant-Based Chain Le Botaniste Opens Soon in Greenpoint [Greenpointers]

New ‘Burg Horror Bookstore Combines Creepy With Cozy [Greenpointers]

NYC Says Rats on the Run as Trash Rules Kick In [Gothamist]

Feds Threaten MTA Funding Over NYC Subway Safety Failures [Gothamist]

Cambodia by Way of Crown Heights [Grub Street]

Foundation Under Way for Domino Twin Skyscraper Build [NYY]

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Bob Marvin says:

Aug 21, 2025 • 11:03am at 11:03 am

I love your photograph Susan. That’s THE quintessential Lefferts Manor house.

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- Susan De Vries says:
  
  Aug 21, 2025 • 11:07am at 11:07 am
  
  Thanks so much Bob! That row always draws me in with those fabulous, bright tile roofs.
  
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