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Billy Richling

Billy Richling

Billy Richling is a staff reporter for Bklyner, covering politics, real estate and everything else. He lives in Flatbush, and previously worked for the Times Square Alliance.
May
12
City Landmarks Commission Approves Controversial Development at Hebron School in Crown Heights

City Landmarks Commission Approves Controversial Development at Hebron School in Crown Heights

Rendering of the approved development. (Image: Morris Adjmi Architects)The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) approved a hotly-contested proposal
3 min read
May
11
City Seeks Feedback on Plan for the Future of the Waterfront

City Seeks Feedback on Plan for the Future of the Waterfront

A railing above Newtown Creek. (Image: Paul Stremple/Bklyner)The Department of City Planning (DCP) published draft goals and strategies
3 min read
May
11
New Target Opens at Kings Highway Plaza

New Target Opens at Kings Highway Plaza

Kings Highway Plaza at 5200 Kings Highway. (Image: RIPCO Real Estate)A new Target has opened in East Flatbush, alongside
2 min read
May
10
City Lowers Speed Limit on Conduit Boulevard in Cypress Hills

City Lowers Speed Limit on Conduit Boulevard in Cypress Hills

Image: NYC Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman at a press event on Conduit Boulevard on Monday, May 10th. (Image:
4 min read
May
10
Judge Pauses Gowanus Rezoning While City Provides Community Engagement Plan

Judge Pauses Gowanus Rezoning While City Provides Community Engagement Plan

The Gowanus Canal. (Image: Google Maps)A judge has temporarily stopped the clock on the contested Gowanus rezoning [https://www1.
3 min read
May
10
Southern Brooklyn Council Candidates Talk Traffic, Ferries and Coney Island Recovery

Southern Brooklyn Council Candidates Talk Traffic, Ferries and Coney Island Recovery

Five candidates seeking to represent Coney Island in the City Council gathered virtually on Thursday night to talk about the
4 min read
May
10
North Brooklyn Council Candidates Talk Parks and Public Space

North Brooklyn Council Candidates Talk Parks and Public Space

Candidates seeking to represent north Brooklyn in the City Council laid out their plans to improve the area’s parks,
6 min read
May
07
Brooklyn Borough President Candidates Talk Yeshiva Regulation at Forum

Brooklyn Borough President Candidates Talk Yeshiva Regulation at Forum

At a virtual forum Thursday afternoon, five leading candidates for Brooklyn Borough President weighed in—or demurred—on a hot-button
4 min read
May
06
As Red Hook Houses Without Gas Again, Residents and Elected Officials Push for Repairs and Rent Reduction

As Red Hook Houses Without Gas Again, Residents and Elected Officials Push for Repairs and Rent Reduction

Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes and Council Member Antonio Reynoso at a press event on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. (Image: Billy
3 min read
May
06
Brooklyn Public Library Cuts the Ribbon on Remodeled Central Branch

Brooklyn Public Library Cuts the Ribbon on Remodeled Central Branch

The “New & Noteworthy” section at the remodeled Central Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library. (Image: BPL)The leadership of
4 min read