As 2024 draws to a close , we’re taking a moment to look back at the year through the lens of some of Brooklyn Paper’s most thought-provoking, engaging, and downright stunning photos. From historic moments to breathtaking sights, our photographers captured the pulse of Brooklyn in all its beauty. This year saw Brooklynites celebrating victories and facing challenges together.
The New York Liberty’s WNBA Championship win at Barclays Center brought fans to their feet, while the 2024 Mermaid Parade dazzled with its vibrant costumes and wild creativity. And let’s not forget the awe-inspiring solar eclipse, as Brooklyn’s skyline became the backdrop for a celestial phenomenon. Get the Full Story Here are just a few of the unforgettable moments our reporters and photographers have immortalized in 2024: Paris Alexander, dressed as the sun, posed after the 2024 Mermaid Parade in Coney Island.
Photo by Erica Price In a dramatic turn of events at this year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Patrick Bertoletti emerged victorious, devouring 58 hot dogs to claim the championship title after longtime victor Joey Chestnut was barred from the competition. Photo by Dean Moses The Brooklyn Cyclones celebrate a win at Maimonides Park on July 28, 2024. Photo by Erica Price NYU professor Andre Taylor gears up for the solar eclipse outside NYU Tandon School of Engineering in Downtown Brooklyn.
Photo by Ben Brachfeld A love letter to Brooklyn’s Backyard and its stewards after .