WARD 6 BROOKLYN

Longtime journalist, 60 Minutes alum, writing stories from my corner of Brooklyn--Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Red Hook, once known as WARD 6.

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Gloria Steinem

Sep 5, 2026

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8 min read

Cool job alert with two cool BFFs

Have you heard about The Turtle, the first wartime submarine? I'm not feeling happier about that Happier thing that's maybe coming to Carroll Gardens; the powerful political operator who lives among us

Julie Holstein

Carroll Gardens Social Club

Aug 22, 2026

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6 min read

A renaissance of Brooklyn social clubs.

A diner, bakery, cafe and bar all opening soon.

Julie Holstein

Originals

Did you love the Red Hook restaurant, Fort Defiance? Wait until you hear about its namesake.

Aug 19, 2026

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4 min read

Did you love the Red Hook restaurant, Fort Defiance? Wait until you hear about its namesake.

This Battle of Brooklyn has nothing to do with the best bars, boutiques or even brownstones.

Julie Holstein

Battle of Brooklyn

Have you stopped eating salads this summer fearful of you-know-what?

Aug 15, 2026

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6 min read

Have you stopped eating salads this summer fearful of you-know-what?

A handy new Taylor Farms detection app; this Battle of Brooklyn has nothing to do with the best bars, boutiques or brownstones.

Julie Holstein

Confidant

Aug 8, 2026

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7 min read

What will happen to Congress St.?

The City's latest idea to reduce traffic in our neighborhoods; Wet Hot American Summer celebrates a big birthday; a produce aisle chat with Confidant's co-owner/chef Dan Grossman; and an update on Darna Falafel's banned garden oasis bench

Julie Holstein

Darna Falafel

Why does the City want a Cobble Hill garden bench oasis removed?

Aug 6, 2026

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2 min read

Why does the City want a Cobble Hill garden bench oasis removed?

Darna Falafel might lose its 10-year-old garden oasis.

Julie Holstein

Darna Falafel

Why does the City want a Cobble Hill garden oasis removed?

Aug 1, 2026

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5 min read

Why does the City want a Cobble Hill garden oasis removed?

Plus: What are your neighbors reading? BK Workspaces is back with a Carroll Gardens entrepreneur and former journalist; does your neighborhood feel warmer than others? It might be. And Darna Falafel might lose its 10-year-old garden oasis.

Julie Holstein

real estate

Welcome to the neighborhood: Well Arched, for feet and brows and so much more.

Jul 25, 2026

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8 min read

Welcome to the neighborhood: Well Arched, for feet and brows and so much more.

Well Arched: Who knew podiatry could be so appealing? Water lovers rejoice! A reader raves about a new co-working space; speak up about recent flood damage; will the waterfront development "plan" change under the new boss? New restaurants and real estate...

Julie Holstein

"I still laugh thinking about school drop-off and walking behind Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Allison Williams’ then on-screen boyfriend in Girls, and having flashbacks of his backside prominently featured in an episode the night before."

Jul 18, 2026

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7 min read

"I still laugh thinking about school drop-off and walking behind Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Allison Williams’ then on-screen boyfriend in Girls, and having flashbacks of his backside prominently featured in an episode the night before."

RIP Sal Tang’s; MozzLabs at 30K feet; a warning from one car owner after a terrible storm; not just another celebrity (Chris Pine) real estate drama; how tall does the city want to build proposed waterfront towers? Stoney Brook researchers need park-lovers’ help and so much more.

Julie Holstein

Logan Lane

Jul 12, 2026

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6 min read

BK news is even bigger news in Maine

Ward 6 checks out two local novelists; car-owners beware; you too can learn Mahjong! two historic schooners sink in Red Hook, and the debate about trendy floating restaurants; update about our waterfront coming this week.

Julie Holstein

Fireworks

Jul 4, 2026

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1 min read

What the heck Mother Nature?

The busiest weekend--ever, in NYC. Everything is happening, everywhere, all at once. Be safe. Have fun. I'm OFF!

Julie Holstein

Books are Magic

A new CG lamp repair shop and a popular park's stinky bathrooms spans generations

Jun 27, 2026

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8 min read

A new CG lamp repair shop and a popular park's stinky bathrooms spans generations

Why does Mamdani's COGE sound like Trump's DOGE? A Gowanus apartment complex that could help with our ever-expanding, crowded neighborhoods; are you reading what everyone else is reading this summer? Watch fireworks on a nearby boat for a sm. donation (and pizza)!

Julie Holstein

Zack Hetrick

Jun 23, 2026

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3 min read

WARD 6: BK WORKSPACES

A peek at your neighbor's workspace.

Julie Holstein

Brooklyn Marine Terminal

What's a mile long, takes 6 minutes to bike and took 14 years to build?

Jun 20, 2026

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7 min read

What's a mile long, takes 6 minutes to bike and took 14 years to build?

Late minute Father's Day gift idea; big day of soccer in Red Hook; be careful where you park your car!

Julie Holstein

The Knicks

Vogue comes to Red Hook, and my amazing sail for a good cause.

Jun 13, 2026

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7 min read

Vogue comes to Red Hook, and my amazing sail for a good cause.

The Knicks Jordan Clarkson's local photoshoot; democratic primary voting starts today; a BK photography who specializes in shooting while running; rent increases, again; donate and swap your art supplies!

Julie Holstein