About the Author

Kirstyn Brendlen
A New Jersey native and enthusiast, Kirstyn is Brooklyn Paper’s digital editor and a reporter covering northern Brooklyn from Greenpoint to Gowanus.
Brooklynites split on amended ‘City of Yes’ housing proposal as affordability crisis continues
By Anna Bradley-Smith & Kirstyn Brendlen
After financial struggles, Reaching-Out Community Services reopens food pantry in new location
By Arthur de Gaeta & Kirstyn Brendlen
Election Day live updates: Brooklynites head to the polls amid high-stakes presidential showdown
By Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil, Kirstyn Brendlen, Jada Camille, Gabriele Holtermann & Lloyd Mitchell
Brighton Beach seniors get glam for ‘Your Highness Grandmother’ pageant
By Kirstyn Brendlen & Erica Price
Police Blotter
- Clinton Hill: 88th Precinct: Violent carjackers rob man, steal car
- Borough Park: 84th Precinct: Office thief snatches laptops
- Boerum Hill: 84th Precinct: Airpods snatched on street
- Clinton Hill: 88th Precinct: Burglars steal pricey equipment from construction site
- Clinton Hill: 88th Precinct: Restaurant robbery
Things to do in Brooklyn
Tomorrow, 10 am
Tomorrow, 10 am
Tomorrow, 7 pm
Sept. 7, 11 am
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