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Annual ‘Blessing of the Rides’ Marks Start of Coney Island’s 2026 Season
To celebrate the Wonder Wheel’s 106th anniversary, the first 106 people in line got to ride the iconic ferris wheel for free.
Daily Links: Funding Comes Together for Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Brooklyn Mirage is now an empty lot, toxic cleanup plans in Gowanus face community backlash, and more Brooklyn news.
‘Burg Residents Upset by Prolonged Closure of Metropolitan Pool
Over a year since its sudden closure, community members say they’re still in the dark about the 104-year-old pool’s future.
Daily Links: Lawsuit Alleges Accessibility Issues at Dumbo Development
Bushwick’s club corridor gets a grown-up dinner option, MTA tests rezoning upside with Pacific Street offering, and more Brooklyn news.
Daily Links: Governor Wants to Exempt New Builds From Environmental Review
Protesters swarm proposed homeless shelter in Bensonhurst, officials ask for more review time around Brooklyn Marine Terminal, and more Brooklyn news.
IMO the Maple Street house on the left in Susan’s photograph is THE quintessential Lefferts Manor/PLG house.
Daily Links: Developer Plans Apartment Tower Above ‘Burg Trader Joe’sHow will these gates work when the person has a bicycle? Now one pays and goes in without the bike. And then opens the exit door, keeping it open with one foot, and bringing the bike in.
New Subway Gates Foil Fare Evaders, MTA SaysSusan—Nice photo of Maple Street in PLG! Those mansions were built for the Todd family of ship/building fame.
Daily Links: Water Outages, Leaks Plague Luxury Greenpoint DevelopmentA nice photo of my block—thank you Susan
Daily Links: City Pothole Complaints Reach Record Numbers