‘Open’ and transparent Brooklyn Marine Terminal task force meeting this Thursday: The New York City Economic Development Corporation said it is trying something new: An “open” and transparent meeting of the 32-member Brooklyn Marine Terminal Advisory Task Force.

Coney Island Mermaid Parade’s king and queen announced: “The royalty for this year’s parade is a dream come true,” said Adam Rinn, Coney Island USA’s artistic director. “There’s no other working artist in New York at the moment who’s more deserving to lead this parade than Jesse.”

Queen Camilla to present missing ‘Winnie-the-Pooh’ toy to New York Public Library: Queen Camilla is set to present a doll of “Winnie-the-Pooh” character Roo to the New York Public Library today, marking the centenary of the first book’s publishing, according to the BBC.

British royals to meet mayor, 9/11 survivors, families at memorial: The couple will lay a wreath in memory of the 2,606 victims, who included 67 British nationals, and will meet with survivors, first responders and victims’ families.

MTA proposes third summer of G train shutdowns: Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, who represents Greenpoint and Williamsburg, posted on X that the proposed outages would affect one weekend in May, all weekends in June, two weekends in August and one weekend in September, as well as all weekends in December.

Work from home during World Cup, says Port Authority boss Garcia: Port Authority boss Kathryn Garcia warned that with more than 1 million tourists expected to swell the metro region during June, urban areas and public transit are set to be highly congested and chaotic.

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is first to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests: Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones became the first person to plead guilty Tuesday in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture, but making them happen isn’t easy: Many researchers have cataloged the benefits of school gardens, and they go far beyond seeing how food grows. (The Conversation)

Our world in photos: Athletes, kids, surgeries and more.

"'I will never be the same': Brooklyn man beaten by police seeks $100M from NYC" (Gothamist)

"Work on Flatbush Avenue redesign in Brooklyn gets underway as Mamdani admin looks to make buses faster on five different lines" (amNewYork)

"Four More NYCHA Developments to Get Open Space Upgrades Under Green Grant Program" (City Limits)

READ: "The Disappearance of the Public Bench: Benches are microcosms of an expansive debate about who belongs in urban public spaces. When they are removed or made uninviting, we lose more than just a place to rest." (Places Journal)

EAT: Lundy’s in Red Hook might just have the best mozzarella sticks in Brooklyn. (Yahoo)

CARTOON: The past comes back to haunt you. (Brooklyn Eagle)

LIVE: "DUMBO Diversions: Why a ritzy Brooklyn neighborhood is now exploding with experiential retailers" (Crain’s New York Business)

Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld, who was born in Brooklyn

Country music legend Willie Nelson

N.Y. Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen

“Kill Bill” star Uma Thurman

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis

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