Meaghan McGoldrick

2 weeks ago | brooklynpaper.com | Meaghan McGoldrick

They say nobody likes you when you’re 23, but everyone loves a good memoir. Mark Hoppus, founding member of pop-punk band Blink-182, will celebrate the release of his highly anticipated memoir “Fahrenheit-182” with a special event at the Brooklyn Paramount on Wednesday, April 9.

3 weeks ago | brooklynpaper.com | Meaghan McGoldrick

Gerritsen Beach was a sea of green and gold on Saturday, March 29, as neighbors of all ages came together to celebrate the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a spirited tradition that’s become a local favorite. The parade marched forward under sunny skies and with record-high temperatures — a sharp contrast to its humble beginnings. Jim Donovan, the driving force behind the parade, recalls how it all began, inspired by his father’s dying wish.

3 weeks ago | brooklynpaper.com | Meaghan McGoldrick

The People’s Playground is officially open. Luna Park in Coney Island welcomed guests back for the 2025 season with a festive two-day celebration over the weekend. The park opened its gates at 11 a.m. on Saturday, drawing thrill-seekers and families alike. A centerpiece of the opening day was the traditional egg cream christening of the Coney Island Cyclone, celebrating the historic wooden coaster’s 98th year.

3 weeks ago | brooklynpaper.com | Paul Frangipane |Meaghan McGoldrick

Nearly 100 workers gathered outside the Brooklyn VA Medical Center last week to demand fair treatment and stronger labor protections, protesting what they called an attack on veterans’ services and the federal workforce by the Trump administration. Members of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Locals 862 and 1667 lined the sidewalk with picket signs, denouncing the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate 80,000 positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

1 month ago | brooklynpaper.com | Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil |Meaghan McGoldrick

Bay Ridge was awash in green on Sunday as the neighborhood celebrated a milestone — the 30th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Under sunny skies, a record crowd lined Third Avenue to cheer on the marchers, filling the streets with Irish pride. For many attendees, the parade was a single-day event. But for the passionate team behind the scenes, it was the culmination of a year’s worth of dedication and hard work.