A marriage brewed in Brooklyn! Legendary Junior’s Cheesecake and Other Half Brewing partner on dessert-inspired beers: The four new beers crafted through this collaboration span a variety of styles, each with a uniquely New York dessert component: Strawberry Dream Imperial IPA, Key Lime Cheesecake Sour IPA, Egg Cream Milk Stout, and Black and White Cream Ale.

Police take down car thief in Brooklyn Heights: Seconds after a white 2026 Hyundai SUV took a right turn from Henry Street onto Orange Street, several police cars boxed it in, bringing it to a stop. Police officers burst from their vehicles with their guns drawn, and passersby began to run.

Bill Clinton breaks ground on new men’s rehab center in Crown Heights: The $18 million new facility will support 70 beds for men struggling with substance abuse, an issue former President Bill Clinton said was highly personal to him, discussing his brother’s 50-year battle with addiction.

City launches new survey on secure bike parking spots: DOT is planning to build a network of 500 secure bike parking stations at curbside spots across the five boroughs, Flynn said. New Yorkers are encouraged to visit its new online portal to give feedback on potential locations.

Mayor announces plans for new Bergen, Dean bike upgrades: The city on Wednesday announced plans for a street safety redesign along Bergen and Dean streets from Court Street to East New York Avenue, 10-mile routes that are key cycling corridors.

Sunset Park Greenway opens, but concerns about safety linger: According to Community Board 7, the Sunset Park Greenway represents a major investment in safe, accessible and vibrant public infrastructure for residents, families and local businesses.

KCCBA yearly dinner draws hundreds, honors 4, including celebrity criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala: More than 300 attendees came to witness the Kings County Criminal Bar Association’s annual dinner at Giando on the Water on April 30.

Our world in photos: Soccer, Stones, suits and more.

"Nurses at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital plan to picket for higher pay and protections" (Crain's New York Business)

"Two Brooklyn legislators got in a tussle. Now they’re running against each other." (City & State)

"BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! announces 2026 lineup featuring Patti LaBelle, Common, Sheila E. and more" (Brooklyn Paper)

READ: "I Want to Live Like Costco People" (TASTE)

LIVE: Here are 16 fun activities to do in Brooklyn this weekend. (BKMAG)

CARTOON: Two for the price of one. (The New Yorker)

LIVE: The empty nesters opting for RV life (NYT)

“Gravity’s Rainbow” author Thomas Pynchon

Former N.Y. Knicks coach Mike D’Antoni

“King of Latin Pop” Enrique Iglesias

Actress and model Olivia Culpo

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alex Van Halen

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