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.
Jul
14
Cuomo Announces Plan for 4,000 Youth Jobs in Gun Violence Hot Spots

Cuomo Announces Plan for 4,000 Youth Jobs in Gun Violence Hot Spots

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today a plan to create thousands of summer and long-term jobs in New York City neighborhoods
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Jul
14
East Flatbush’s Rugby Library Reopens after Long-Delayed, $10 Million Renovation

East Flatbush’s Rugby Library Reopens after Long-Delayed, $10 Million Renovation

3 min read
Jul
12

Brooklyn’s Crash-Filled Year Continues with Fatal Hit-and-Runs

It’s been a dangerous year for New York’s pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
3 min read
Jul
08
Schumer, Velázquez Visit Red Hook Houses, Say Biden’s American Jobs Plan Doesn’t Give Enough Money to NYCHA

Schumer, Velázquez Visit Red Hook Houses, Say Biden’s American Jobs Plan Doesn’t Give Enough Money to NYCHA

Two of Brooklyn’s most prominent federal officials say the president’s infrastructure plan doesn’t provide enough funding for New York City’s ailing public housing stock.
5 min read
Jul
08
Deal Reached to Keep Associated Supermarket On Nostrand Ave in Crown Heights After Redevelopment

Deal Reached to Keep Associated Supermarket On Nostrand Ave in Crown Heights After Redevelopment

3 min read
Jul
07
Opening of Halfway House at Contested Flatlands Hotel Angers Some Neighbors and Elected Officials

Opening of Halfway House at Contested Flatlands Hotel Angers Some Neighbors and Elected Officials

The Holiday Inn Express at 5244 Kings Highway in Flatlands. (Image: Billy Richling/Bklyner) The opening of a transitional housing
5 min read
Jul
07
Latest BOE Numbers Reveal Several Winners in City Elections

Latest BOE Numbers Reveal Several Winners in City Elections

From top left: Antonio Reynoso, Lincoln Restler, Crystal Hudson, Chi Ossé, Sandy Nurse, Alexa Avilés, Shahana Hanif, Rita Joseph, Darlene
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Jul
06
Southern Brooklyn Wastewater Facility To Get $110 Million Upgrade

Southern Brooklyn Wastewater Facility To Get $110 Million Upgrade

The city says its $110 million plan to upgrade the Coney Island Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility will allow the plant to consume less electricity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lower operating costs.
2 min read
Jul
06
A Master Plan for Better Streets Is Coming

A Master Plan for Better Streets Is Coming

3 min read
Jul
02
4th Of July In Brooklyn,  Live Music, and more

4th Of July In Brooklyn, Live Music, and more

After several days of relentless heat in New York City, the weather forecast for July 4th weekend looks mostly cool
5 min read