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August 27, 2025
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News + Views

Our Photog in New York Times

Joshua Kristal's lottery ticket mojo featured Sunday.

PS 58 Targeted in Teacher Cuts

Largest percent for cuts in District 15. Union says it's "scare tactics."

Quinn Stumps Here

Council speaker talks parking, business.

Kindergartners Wait-Listed

PS 58 in Carroll Gardens has more zoned children than seats. PS 107 in Park Slope has 49 children on a wait list.

Markowitz Slams Census

Says Brooklyn's 1.6% growth is inconceivable.

Crazy Wed Sees Hail/Sleet/Thunder

Drenching rain turned to pounding hail on Wednesday, followed by a boom of thunder.

Random Romance

A late night kiss on Court Street.

New “F” Entrance Nearly Done

At Smith and Second Place in Carroll Gardens.

Fencing at 232 Smith is falling apart and illegally placed on the sidewalk.

Construction Stalls

Several lots remain vacant along Court and Smith streets in Carroll Gardens.

Park Planned for Columbia Waterfront

Bike paths, sculpture garden and grass at the end of Degraw Street.

Salty Mess Video

Columbia Street salt pile causing more fury.

Life Sentence Sought

For Boerum Hillian who pushed cop to his death

Volleyball & New Grass at Pier 6

Picnic area and raised seating with concessions to open

The Little Library That Could

Libraries in NYC schools are endangered. Carroll Gardens PS 32 Elementary didn't have one. So a teacher and volunteers raised $500,000.

Gentrification Continues

Rent-controlled Cobble Hill building goes condo.

Cold Strummin’

Passing the time at Angel's Barber Shop on Court at Huntington St.

Outcry Saves PS 32

Boro Pres: PS 32 Wins Autonomy

Police Officer Killed

In Boerum Hill by raging man.

Should we scream?

Article: How to avoid screaming at kids

Announcement Soon on PS 32

New Middle School coming to Carroll Gardens