Lovingly preserved 1790 home in Brooklyn Heights hits the market for $4.9M: Curbed features what it describes as “one of Brooklyn’s most cartoonishly quaint homes” — 25 Cranberry St. in Brooklyn Heights, a lovingly preserved, wood-shingled house with wooden floorboards, exposed brick and “patchy plaster walls” that may date back to 1790.

Mermaid Parade is on for this summer following financial concerns: Borough President Antonio Reynoso’s office said that, in recognition of the Mermaid Parade as an iconic part of Brooklyn culture, discretionary funding is being allocated to Coney Island USA to help preserve the annual celebration.

Brooklyn Public Library celebrates National Library Week with release of 250 most notable books in US history: Brooklyn Public Library released “250 for 250” on Thursday, a handpicked, librarian-curated list of the 250 most notable books from 250 years of American history, reflecting on the pivotal role books and stories have played in shaping the country we are today.

15-year-old Brooklyn boy drowns in popular Catskills swimming hole: Fawn’s Leap has been the site of numerous deaths and rescues in recent years, with social media attracting outside visitors. A teenage boy from Brooklyn also died there in 2023. 

Second full stop work order issued at Gravesend homeless shelter, pending asbestos report: Assemblymember William Colton and Councilmember Susan Zhuang — both of whom represent the area — held a press conference on April 15, calling on the city to ensure the safety of the community by authorizing an independent asbestos inspection.

15th anniversary of Photoville presents ‘Boroughs in Focus’: The festival runs from May 16 through the end of the month and is free and open to the public. The opening weekend event includes visual storytelling at Brooklyn Bridge Park, food from Smorgasburg, a first look at the exhibitions and more.

DOT unveils Brooklyn’s ‘Car Free Earth Day’ details: The city's Department of Transportation on Thursday unveiled programing details for this year’s annual Car Free Earth Day, which takes place on Saturday from 1-4 p.m.

Women take the wheel in NYC’s for-hire vehicles, even as male drivers predominate: Women lead several key driving trade groups in the city, and though female operators are still in the single digits, their numbers are growing. (THE CITY)

Our world in photos: Hawks, handshakes, heels and more.

"I spent the day riding the A train with New York City’s ‘Snackman’" (Gothamist)

"Brooklyn Org awards first round of microgrants to 38 local nonprofits" (Brooklyn Paper)

"MTA touts IBX light-rail environmental benefits for Brooklyn and Queens; major public outreach planned" (amNewYork)

READ: “Creating Baby Geniuses to Thwart the AI Threat? (Yes, Really.)” (Mother Jones)

PLAY: Here are 18 fun activities to do in Brooklyn this weekend. (Brooklyn Magazine)

CARTOON: In the doctor's office. (Brooklyn Eagle)

LIVE: "Bragging Rights in Brooklyn Heights: Two homes, both described as the area’s oldest, are up for sale. A search through 200 years of deeds reveals their true origins." (NYT)

Oscar-winning actress Barbra Streisand, who was born in Brooklyn

Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine

Music producer Tony Visconti, who was born in Brooklyn

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Doug Clifford (Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Comedian and actor Cedric the Entertainer

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