About the Author
Ben Verde
A third generation Brooklynite, Ben Verde is living the dream covering Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Crown Heights, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens for his hometown newspaper. Verde’s name first graced the pages of Brooklyn Paper in 2018 as an intern covering the Brooklyn Cyclones.
Things to do in Brooklyn
Tomorrow, 2 am
Tomorrow, 11 am
Nov. 30, 1 pm
Nov. 30, 1 pm
Entertainment
A day at the beach: Coney Island’s summer magic draws visitors near and far
Selune brings natural wine, fresh oysters, and sake together in Bed-Stuy
The Ripped Bodice captures hearts in Park Slope, sparking Brooklyn’s romance revival
Machel Montano, Ludmilla, CupcakKe and more to headline first-ever Planet Brooklyn festival
How well do you know Brooklyn? Prove it at the Center for Brooklyn History’s inaugural spelling bee














