Writer. Bravo convert. Friend to all bodega cats. Editor @brooklynpaper. Formerly @amnewyork @bklyneagle @poynter+. Proud parent of @ccklbrooklyn.
Brooklyn, NY
Joined September 2010
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bear with me, it's the local journalism super bowl!!! wonderful reporting here for @brooklynpaper from @KPBrend and @GabyLikesPhotos, who locked all the way in on cd47 tonight bit.ly/492uFHh
*shoutout @kaymsanto for the win*
plus my annual plug of our "brooklyn votes" story which literally never looks the same (this year's themes include hope, fear and twitterless olivia traversing from borough to borough in what has to be record time) bit.ly/43eSM1B
"The body of the proposed Coney Island casino was still warm when its funeral began." via @brooklynpaper (an absolute must-read from @KPBrend, who has been following this saga like no other and who has left me in awe with each file) brooklynpaper.com/life-death…
a lot happening today! via @brooklynpaper brooklynpaper.com/live-updat…
dusting off my twitter today to also share this classic (2,000-word) @KPBrend banger:
'At least a dozen Brooklyn arts organizations were left scrambling for alternative sources of funding after their NEA grants were suddenly rescinded,' via @brooklynpaper brooklynpaper.com/bk-arts-or…
anyone who knows me will know how much this one meant to me. got to talk to my favorite band about their newest album, their show this weekend at @WarsawConcerts, and what their music means to me — and so many others @thewonderyears brooklynpaper.com/the-wonder…
"When Crown Heights native Ty Brown got an email about working on a major television show last spring, he knew right away it would be a big deal, even though producers kept the name of the show hush-hush."
via @KPBrend (for everyone who tells me to watch) brooklynpaper.com/bk-marchin…
a very broadway love story this v-day via @KPBrend brooklynpaper.com/musical-ba…
I am who I am!!! (I am so sorry lmfao)
Breaking news:@megmcgold actually picked up my phone call today for the first time in seven years of working with each other. Luck is truly on my side this week.
Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil retweeted
You were the best. Plain and simple. A beautiful soul. So many of my best memories have been with you over the last 13 years. Thank you for being one of my closest friends. I love you, man. Until we meet again. #StankoStrong
Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil retweeted
Really sad news from the world of Barstool. We lost Jonathan Stanko to cancer yesterday morning. He was 32 years old and leaves behind a wife. He worked in our NY offices for close to 4 years and was well liked by literally everybody he worked with. (Very rare at Barstool). It’s the 1st time we’ve had to deal with something this heavy in the 20 years of Barstool. A cruel reminder not to take a day for granted because tomorrow isn’t promised to anybody. #stankostrong
It was an honor being best friends for 14 years. I couldn't have asked for a better friend, roomate and coworker. I wouldn't be where I am today without you. Thank you for everything
Rest easy. #StankoStrong
Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil retweeted
How much is that doggie in the window? The state says it's not for sale. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-p…
"How much is that doggie in the window? The state says it’s not for sale," via @KPBrend and @AdamDalyNews for @brooklynpaper — one of the best pieces we've put out all year, imo
brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-p…
Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil retweeted
Brooklyn's Backyard was full of visitors, and on first glance, the two-acre stretch of the park's Ravine, where the fire started on Nov. 8, looks relatively unmarred. On closer inspection, though, the damage was already done. brooklynpaper.com/prospect-p…
"Days after a highly unusual brush fire broke out in Prospect Park, things seemed almost back to normal," writes @KPBrend, but (spoiler) they are not!!!
an excellent deep dive into the unprecedented fires + how officials are combatting climate change
brooklynpaper.com/prospect-p…
cue my annual "proud of @brooklynpaper and our election coverage" thread. this year in particular, for more reasons than my brain can spell out right now
enter: our friday brains, but not for @KPBrend, who so eloquently broke it all down, district by district, for those who have not yet retired for the weekend brooklynpaper.com/breaking-d…