Brooklyn’s biggest stories of the week are in, from Brooklyn represented during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, to Poly Prep’s tuition soaring past the $70K mark for next year, to a new recreation center in Flatbush, and a massive sauna village opening on Williamsburg’s waterfront. Read on for the latest!
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Brooklyn represented during Bad Bunny’s halftime show
The matriarch of Williamsburg Puerto Rican social club Toñita’s was featured during the performance, while surprise guest Lady Gaga wore a dress by Brooklyn-based Dominican designer Raul Lopez.
Documentary about century-old Boerum Hill bar celebrates world premiere
The former dive bar and music venue Hank’s Saloon is the subject of a new documentary, which premiered at the Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park.
“I Miss My Black Brooklyn” article in New York Magazine reflects on Black displacement in Brooklyn
Bushwick daycare teacher charged with sexually abusing young girls
A 30-year-old man has been placed in custody following allegations of repeated sexual abuse of girls under his care. The abuse allegedly took place both in the daycare center and, in one instance, on a trip to Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6. The girls ranged between 5-9 years old at the time of the abuse which took place between April 2024 and August 2025.
NYC private school tuitions surpass $70K, including Poly Prep in Brooklyn
Tuition rates for the upcoming school year have been released, with top Manhattan private soaring past the $70K mark, including Poly Prep in Brooklyn, which ranges from $70,076 for 5th Grade to $71,852 for 12th Grade. Other Brooklyn schools including St. Ann’s & Packer in Brooklyn Heights fall in the $60K+ range.
Mamdani announces opening of Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Flatbush
Brooklyn’s largest recreation center has opened in East Flatbush’s Nostrand Playground. The 74,000-square-foot Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center includes a competition-grade indoor pool, double-height NCAA-sized basketball court, dedicated youth spaces, a full gym, media lab, teaching kitchen, dance studio, and community spaces spread across three stories, along with terraces, gardens, and an 8,500-square-foot green roof.
Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announces listening tour
Newly appointed Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels will visit all five boroughs as part of a city-wide listening tour. Students, parents, teachers, and staff will be invited to share their opinions on a wide variety of school issues. The tour includes upcoming Brooklyn dates on February 28 (Thomas Jefferson High School, 10:30am-12:00pm) and March 24 (John Dewey High School, 6:30-8:00pm).
Sauna village opens on Williamsburg waterfront, with family-friendly sessions February 17–19
The largest sauna village ever staged in the US, called Culture of Bathing, has taken over Domino Park in Williamsburg, featuring 15 uniquely designed saunas set to varying temperatures along the waterfront. The festival also includes guided breathwork, meditation, German-style aufguss rituals, cold plunges, and more programming from Pioneer Works. Open daily from 7am to 10pm, the village will remain open with 2-hour sessions until March 1, 2026. Tickets start at $60/adult during non-peak weekday hours, and go up to $125/adult during weekend evening hours.
From February 17–19, Culture of Bathe-ing will offer special family-focused sessions for ages 5–17 during NYC public schools’ Mid-Winter Break, While typically 18+, these kid-friendly hours at Culture of Bathing will feature age-appropriate programming; tickets are $40, and children must attend with an adult. Book here!
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Updated: February 14, 2026. Main Image: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.
