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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.
Feb
15
The Growing List of Brooklyn Elected Officials Who Have Contracted COVID

The Growing List of Brooklyn Elected Officials Who Have Contracted COVID

The total number of confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in New York City is now well over 670,000 [https:
3 min read
Feb
15
A Snowy Winter Highlights New York’s Trash Problems

A Snowy Winter Highlights New York’s Trash Problems

As storm after storm piled several inches of snow over Brooklyn’s streets this month, a familiar complaint emerged on
4 min read
Feb
12
Boutique Fitness Studios Fight to Be Included in City Reopening Plans

Boutique Fitness Studios Fight to Be Included in City Reopening Plans

A pre-pandemic fitness class at Jaya Yoga in Windsor Terrace.Restaurants can accept indoor diners starting today [https://ny.eater.
4 min read
Feb
12
Flatlands Library Closes For One Year While Roof is Replaced

Flatlands Library Closes For One Year While Roof is Replaced

The Flatlands Library in June 2018 (Image: Google Maps)Starting today, the Brooklyn Public Library’s Flatlands branch will be
2 min read
Feb
12
Amazon Leases 487K of Warehouse Space in Red Hook, Further Expanding Brooklyn Footprint

Amazon Leases 487K of Warehouse Space in Red Hook, Further Expanding Brooklyn Footprint

Rendering of 640 Columbia Street (Image: JLL Real Estate)Amazon signed two leases for over 487,000 square feet of
3 min read
Feb
11
Council Extends Moratorium on Retail Sign Violations

Council Extends Moratorium on Retail Sign Violations

Salahi Deli in Ditmas Park changed their facade signage in 2018 after a rash of city violations over improperly-installed signs.
2 min read
Feb
11
Bed-Stuy Community Board Seeks Compromise in Rezoning Former Nursing Home Site

Bed-Stuy Community Board Seeks Compromise in Rezoning Former Nursing Home Site

Rendering of BRP’s proposed development at 270 Nostrand Avenue. (Image: BRP)A developer wants to build a 14-story mixed-use
5 min read
Feb
10
Post-Pandemic Recovery: What Does the Future Hold for Downtown Brooklyn?

Post-Pandemic Recovery: What Does the Future Hold for Downtown Brooklyn?

As the coronavirus swept across New York, images of a deserted midtown Manhattan became emblematic of the pandemic’s devastating
10 min read
Feb
09
Brian Cunningham Drops Out of District 40 Council Race

Brian Cunningham Drops Out of District 40 Council Race

Brian Cunningham (Image: Campaign)He played the long game last time. This time, Brian Cunningham is first to drop out
2 min read
Feb
09
Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Greenpoint Saw Borough’s Largest Housing Growth Last Decade

Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg and Greenpoint Saw Borough’s Largest Housing Growth Last Decade

New construction in Downtown Brooklyn, 2019. Liena Zagare/BklynerSections of Downtown Brooklyn and Williamsburg-Greenpoint, where high-rise apartment buildings spurted up
2 min read