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The Ben-Bay Kiwanis Club and the Saint Athanasius Boy Scout Troop 99 recently co-hosted their annual NYPD Chief Joseph Esposito
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The Ben-Bay Kiwanis Club and the Saint Athanasius Boy Scout Troop 99 recently co-hosted their annual NYPD Chief Joseph Esposito Appreciation
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Signs of spring are arriving in Brooklyn — Luna Park is open, cherry blossoms are blooming, and Smorgasburg is preparing to make its return to Williamsburg and Prospect Park.
The beloved warm-weather food festival is set to open in Marsha P. Johnson State Park on Saturday, April 5 and in Prospect Park on Sunday, April 6. This year marks 15 years of Smorgasburg — and to celebrate, the festival is bringing in some “exciting and eclectic” new vendors alongside old-school favorites.
“Smorgasburg has always been more than just a place to eat – it’s a platform that honors small businesses, diverse cuisines and the communities that make it all possible,” said Smorgasburg CEO Gaston Becherano, in a statement. “Every vendor here has a story, a dream and a deep passion for sharing their food with the world, and we’re grateful to be part of that journey.”
Brooklyn will welcome almost two dozen new food stalls offering cuisine from around New York City and the world.
That list includes The Migrant Kitchen, which serves up Latin and Middle-Eastern inspired cuisines and donates a portion of every sale toward food-insecure New Yorkers. Started in 2019 as a catering company that allowed chefs to tell their own stories through food, The Migrant Kitchen has since expanded with brick-and-mortar restaurants, pop-ups, and now, a stall at Smorgasburg.
“We’re really excited to be at Saturdays in Williamsburg at Smorgasburg this year, our first year there, showing everybody our world famous lamb torta,” said Daniel Dorado, founder of The Migrant Kitchen.
Several new vendors — like Coco Bred — will be serving up food at both Brooklyn locations.
Coco Bred reimagines classic Jamaican dishes as handheld eats served in “cloud-soft” pockets of coco bread — a staple Jamaican bread made with flour and coconut milk. Its sandwiches are filled with classic cuisines like oxtail, curry goat, and slow-cooked jerk chicken and topped with various relishes, chutneys, and more.
“We use a lot of spices, fresh ingredients, so every one shines in its own way,” said Coco Bred founder Jaime Randle.
Smorgasburg is Coco Bred’s second iconic Brooklyn location — the business also sells its sandwiches at Barclays Center during New York Liberty games.
Brooklynites can follow savory dishes with luxurious desserts – like fresh strawberries topped with flowing Belgian chocolate at Chocolate on Tap and hand-pulled dragon’s beard candy at Dragon Lulu.
Another newcomer, Cafecito Social, is coming to Smorgasburg from its home base in Gowanus. The Guatemalan coffee shop will have a full espresso bar at its booths in Williamsburg and Prospect Park. Cafecito Social was founder Gaby Tejeda’s effort to bring Guatemalan flavors to the world while keeping the love for her home country alive in her children, and Smorgasburg brings those flavors to a wider audience.
“I’ve never done Smorgasburg, this is like a whole new thing,” Tejeda said. “I’m excited about it. I’m excited about meeting people, creating community and having everyone try our amazing Guatemalan coffee.”
Other newcomers include Caesar-salad focused BOYsalad, Pastrami Underground (whose founder spent decades at the famous Mill Basin Kosher Deli), and Brooklyn-based Wakari Tea. Returning to the festival this year are favorites like Red Hook Lobster Pound and Treat Yourself Jerk.
Smorgasburg will run 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays at Marsha P. Johnson State Park and Sundays at Breeze Hill in Prospect Park from April 5 and 6 until October.
In a letter to Judge Dale E. Ho, Adams’ attorney Alex Spiro requested for Ho to issue a ruling in the case “as soon as practicable.”
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By Eli Rubin(Chabad.org) How it Began Over the course of the last few decades, the mass Seders organized in such exotic places as Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam have become a familiar symbol of Chabad’s international appeal and success. The “Seder at the top of the world,” held annually in Kathmandu for thousands of Israeli backpackers, is widely seen […]
Former City Council Member Ari Kagan has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in Brooklyn’s 48th District, setting up a primary battle against incumbent Council Member Inna Vernikov ahead of the June 24 election.
Kagan, who previously indicated he was eyeing the seat under the assumption that Vernikov would run for state Senate, is now moving forward with his campaign despite her decision to seek re-election. The district covers Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Homecrest, and parts of Midwood and Gravesend.
“After serious consideration and with strong encouragement from many community leaders, I have decided to enter the race for the Republican nomination in the 48th Council District,” Kagan said in a statement. “I intend to use my extensive government experience, decades of community advocacy, and strong relationships to address quality-of-life issues, provide excellent constituent services, and connect all communities of the 48th District with city, state, and federal agencies.”
A former Democrat who switched parties in 2022, Kagan is currently gathering signatures to qualify for the primary ballot ahead of the April 3 deadline. He told Brooklyn Paper that he is focused on the petitioning process and has received a positive response from voters. He also denied allegations that he has been referencing Vernikov in conversations with residents.
“I’m not mentioning her name in any way, shape, or form at the doors at all,” Kagan said. “I’m just saying who I am. People know me. I don’t need to say anything about her at all.”
Vernikov, however, disputed that claim in a Facebook post on Friday, accusing Kagan of misleading voters.
“I am being told by community members that my ‘Republican’ want-to-be opponent, Ari Kagan, is telling people he is NOT running against me when he is asking them to sign a petition to get him on the ballot,” she wrote. “To clarify for the public, he is absolutely running against me were he to make the ballot… If you are someone who wants to see me re-elected, do not sign that petition or donate to his campaign.”
The council member also released a formal statement reaffirming her commitment to seeking another term.
“My highest priority will always be my constituents, and after careful consideration, I have decided that remaining in my current position in the City Council is where I can best continue representing the thousands of New Yorkers that I have the immense pleasure to serve,” Vernikov said. “Our city needs strong common-sense voices, and my colleagues and I fight like hell to save New York every single day.”
NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola previously told the New York Post that Kagan would officially announce whether he is running in April when Vernikov was expected to announce her candidacy for the state Senate.
The race sets up a contentious Republican primary in a district that has become a conservative stronghold in Brooklyn. The outcome of the June 24 election will determine who advances to the general election in November.
THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM JUST ANNOUNCED ITS LINEUP OF PROGRAMMING FOR APRIL 2025.
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