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A long-empty Greenpoint firehouse could see its sparsely detailed but elegant limestone facade restored as part of a new residential project pitched by a developer. https://t.co/w8DCRf0pB1

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Cooling centers and emergency resources are available across Brooklyn this week as a dangerous heat wave grips New York City: https://t.co/UjTwrHZsHW

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A Brooklyn Republican primary for state Senate separated by just seven votes is now the subject of a court fight, as the city Board of Elections argues it should be allowed to finish counting ballots before a judge steps in: https://t.co/ruYZyzZyLJ

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New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued a Brooklyn pet store, alleging it illegally continued selling puppies in violation of the state’s Puppy Mill Pipeline Act. https://t.co/aPPCu9SZU2

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In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United State, we’re launching Step into Brooklyn, an immersive tour and 10-video series exploring how the borough still doubles as a living archive of American history. https://t.co/hPtJjws60x

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About 150 members of Sporting Club Gjøa in Sunset Park gathered at their clubhouse at 850 62nd St. on June 26 to watch Norway’s final FIFA World Cup group-stage match against France: https://t.co/ouXytkaKaz

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The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is set to unfurl a massive American flag ahead of Independence Day as New York prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. The push for the flag is, in part, a callback to the Bicentennial celebration in 1976. https://t.co/36jJbNPRQC

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Brooklyn Paper spoke with two queer Brooklyn lawmakers about the meaning of Pride Month and the importance of continued advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. https://t.co/jWkaUH0Omy

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Patriotism was on parade in Park Slope on Sunday as marchers, color guards and Revolutionary War reenactors took to the streets for the 119th annual Brooklyn Independence Day Parade. https://t.co/xKBrOEZWV7

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A former Brooklyn after-school director allegedly wrote herself 153 checks over six years from a program meant for elementary schoolers. She spent the money on hotel stays, liquor and more, prosecutors said. https://t.co/Wet8N5iWn4

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New York City’s oldest continuously running Independence Day parade returns to Brooklyn this weekend for its 119th year. https://t.co/M1P6znusV5

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Walter, the critically endangered African penguin who made his public debut earlier this year at the New York Aquarium, is now testing out one of the simplest joys in his seaside world: bubbles. https://t.co/feDpGWLsML

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More than 400 supporters gathered at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum earlier this month, pooling together $640,000 to support the institution’s educational programs and free admission initiatives. https://t.co/JFw0EXJctm

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Council Member Lincoln Restler threw his support behind the controversial Monitor Point project on Thursday after developers agreed to add additional affordable units during last-minute negotiations. https://t.co/PI2KOllMJE

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Whether you're looking for fireworks over the Atlantic, a frankly one-of-a-kind Coney Island tradition, or a history-filled outing with the family, Brooklyn has plenty on tap this Fourth of July. https://t.co/LUBWEdwLh2

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Following Friday’s devastating fire at the historic South Bushwick Reformed Church, the church plans to save Fellowship Hall and a portion of the church’s north wall but demolish the rest of the once grand sanctuary. https://t.co/60AHUempWV

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The dust is settling after a busy primary election in Brooklyn, where candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America and Mayor Zohran Mamdani won big in both state and federal races. Here’s how the vote shook. https://t.co/Q2wYwdnyg5

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A gunman opened fire at a busy Brooklyn intersection Wednesday afternoon, wounding a teenager and a man before fleeing, police said. https://t.co/PojNn0siXU

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Brooklyn artist Michelle Hinebrook’s exhibition “Urban Nature,” featuring 100 nature-inspired drawings and paintings drawn from a decade of observing New York City parks, opens June 26 at her studio in Prospect Heights. https://t.co/C2qdvgGAoA

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The charred remains of South Bushwick Reformed Church on Bushwick Avenue on Sunday, two days after a devastating fire destroyed much of the 1853 landmark. https://t.co/vwAQhgzA9u