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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 3h

Brooklyn nonprofits face rising costs, significant government funding cuts, declining donations, stretched staff, and increasing service demand, threatening financial stability and service delivery in 2026.

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Fort Greene Park's annual Great Pupkin costume contest draws large crowds and creative dog costumes, becoming a beloved Brooklyn fall tradition.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 7h

Residents seek extension of two proposed historic districts south of Prospect Park, arguing current borders exclude architecturally similar homes and divide a single community.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

New York City's new curbside composting and uniform bin rules caused confusion, inconsistent pickups, odors, and storage challenges in dense neighborhoods.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

USS Gravely docks in Trinidad near Venezuela amid US–Venezuela tensions, provoking Venezuelan accusations and regional calls for mediation to avert conflict.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Ballot proposals could overhaul ULURP to fast-track affordable housing and shift decision-making power away from City Council toward an appeals board and City Hall.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Andrew Cuomo is presented as the experienced leader needed to restore safety, jobs, infrastructure, and prevent socialist policies from reversing New York City’s recovery.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

Sal Raffucci overcame crack addiction, achieved long-term sobriety, adopted extensive walking and running habits, and completed multiple marathons despite later heart problems.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 1d

The Red Hook Pinball Museum offers free-play restored electromechanical pinball machines and celebrates the founders' friendship and pinball history in a cozy storefront.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Odyssey Head, 27, is wanted for allegedly slashing three Brooklyn men over three days and setting fire to clothing inside a residential building.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

A suspected serial slasher cutting men's left faces attacked three Brooklyn men over a weekend; all victims hospitalized in stable condition.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 2d

Brooklyn's most popular listings span neighborhoods and styles, from a $699,000 Sunset Park co-op to a $3.5 million Greenpoint wood-frame, including brownstones and renovated historic homes.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Brooklyn lost its home opener 131-124 to Cleveland, with Cam Thomas scoring 33 as the Nets defense surrendered 130-plus points in consecutive games.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Brooklyn real estate and neighborhood updates include a detailed Park Slope brownstone listing, open-house picks, a Bed Stuy bookstore by Nikole Hannah-Jones, and renovations.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 3d

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 131-124, holding off a fourth-quarter Nets rally.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

A shooting near Brooklyn's Woodhull Hospital on Oct. 24 wounded three people, including two teenagers; all victims were stable and no arrests have been made.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

A 39-year-old man is in critical condition after a head shooting at 275 Jackson Ave., Brooklyn; police seek two suspects and investigation is ongoing.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

A 51-year-old Sunset Park senior center avoided closure after state and city lawmakers secured $1.1 million to cover steep rent hikes.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

Historic Queen Anne Brooklyn mansion at 280 Washington Avenue: ~10,000 sq ft, seven bedrooms, restored period details, modern updates, elevator, and a surprising basement feature.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 4d

A 33-year-old man in a Bushwick apartment was assaulted by two masked men who displayed a knife, punched him, and stole nothing.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

Barclays Center completed major west-end renovations, adding Gallagher Terrace and Modelo Bridge to enhance fan experience ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

Barclays Center adds luxury Gallagher Terrace and inclusive Modelo Bridge as part of a $100 million renovation to enhance fan experiences for 2025-26.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

Senator Sam Sutton secured passage of three bills creating Sabbath trash ticket accommodations, improving fertility care access, and protecting cochlear implant backup-device access.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 5d

ICE conducted a militarized raid in Chinatown targeting vendors while excluding NYPD and City Hall, demonstrating aggressive, unilateral enforcement that undermines local authority and rights.

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Brooklyn Briefly @brooklynbriefly.bsky.social · 6d

Nets exercised Noah Clowney's 2026–27 team option, guaranteeing $5.4M after offseason physical development, improved shooting, and showing potential despite last season's ankle injuries.

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