The Ordinary Bus. Photo: The Ordinary
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The Lede: Good morning. Skincare brand The Ordinary announced on Tuesday that they’re stepping in for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and running a free, direct bus between Domino Park in Williamsburg and Prospect Park near Grand Army Plaza from May 26 through June 9.
The Rundown
New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets: Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup.
The Ordinary launches free bus between Prospect Park and Domino Park: The brand claims that their bus will replace a subway commute that takes more than 50 minutes and requires going through Manhattan — though its efficiency in Brooklyn traffic remains to be seen.
Brooklyn mom who drowned 3 kids on Coney Island beach sentenced to 20 years to life: A Brooklyn woman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Wednesday for drowning her three young children in the ocean near Coney Island’s famed boardwalk.
Restler, Reynoso to host rally aimed at judges’ parking lot: The rally next week is in support of a plan to turn a portion of Columbus Park near Borough Hall from a parking lot into parkland.
Bus catches fire under Brooklyn-Queens Expressway: The fire was reported shortly before 8 p.m. at 19th Street and 3rd Avenue, with the bus already fully ablaze when firefighters arrived.
After more than 40 years, the Willowtown Annual Spring Fair still delights: Willowtown is a shady enclave tucked into the southwest corner of Brooklyn Heights. The fair has popped up every spring for four decades, a bit like the magical village of Brigadoon.
Will bird sale ban take flight in New York?: The City Council will reintroduce a bill banning the sale of birds at pet stores across New York after a fledgling attempt last year didn’t get off the ground. (THE CITY)
Our world in photos: Celebrities, clay, Cannes and more.
Our World in Photos
CANNES — Jury member Demi Moore, left, places her hands in clay at the photo call for the signing of the city of Cannes Golden Book and Handprint ceremony at Cannes International Film Festival. Photo: Andreea Alexandru/AP
More Brooklyn News
"‘Subway Takes’ sparks outrage as guest jokes that white people should be banned from sitting on stoops in Brooklyn" (New York Post)
"New leadership fight between Democrats grows in Brooklyn" (NY1)
"Dump truck falls into sinkhole in Brooklyn: FDNY" (PIX11)
Staff Picks
READ: "Are We There Yet? A family trips and stumbles across 3,000 miles of Texas" (Texas Highways)
LIVE: Here are 14 fun activities to do in Brooklyn this weekend. (Brooklyn Magazine)
CARTOON: A must watch. (The New Yorker)
LIVE: "Mamdani eyes sweeping housing plan for blocks south of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park" (Gothamist)
The Wrap
⌛ ON THIS DAY
In 1899, the Eagle reported, "The Brooklyn handicap horses on all the tracks had an outing yesterday, despite the cloudy sky of the early morning and the high winds. By far the best work of the day was done by Jean Beraud, at turf headquarters." Click here to see what else happened on this day in history.
📔 IMPRINT
American actress Natasha Lyonne smokes a cigarette for M Revista de Milenio.
👑 ROYAL WATCH
"Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed criticism over ‘half-in, half-out’ royal role: experts" (Fox News)
🏀 SPORTS
French Connection backcourt driving Liberty (Brooklyn Eagle)
“Westworld” star Richard Benjamin
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski
“Nikita” star Maggie Q
“Gotham” star Camren Bicondova
Supermodel Naomi Campbell
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