At Brooklyn Bridge Park, preparations are already underway for a FIFA watch party that is expected to bring in large crowds. It is one of more than a dozen viewing events planned citywide, alongside Knicks watch parties and celebrations tied to the Puerto Rican Day Parade in Bushwick on Sunday.

NYC ramps up security for FIFA World Cup, Knicks watch parties as crowds grow in Brooklyn

Con Ed tells News 12 that heat was “almost certainly the cause” of the multiple manhole fires that erupted Thursday evening, taking out power and closing stores.

Power restored after manhole fires knock out blocks of Fulton Street

As beachgoers packed the shoreline this week, NYC Parks told News 12 there are already more guards on duty than this point in the season last summer, when crews performed more than 220 water rescues.

More lifeguards on duty as Brooklyn beaches enter peak summer season

The venue will kick off on June 13-14 with Rampa's UNLOCKED + UNBLOCKED followed by Michael Bibi and Black Coffee on June 20-21.

Pacha secures safety permits ahead of opening date at former Brooklyn Mirage site

"It's a bit better Sunday but still 40% drop, at least from where we could be on a beautiful Sunday when people are out," said Perri Salka, the owner of Shop Small Greenpoint and Wondermart.

Greenpoint sales slump during G Train shutdown

Police were investigating as of Saturday evening if the two are linked. 

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