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Irina Groushevaia

Irina Groushevaia

Irina Groushevaia is the Managing Editor and covers Bushwick, Williamsburg, and beyond. Questions & tips: Irina@bklyner.com
Mar
04
Williamsburg Water Main Break Suspends L Train and Cuts Local Water Service

Williamsburg Water Main Break Suspends L Train and Cuts Local Water Service

WILLIAMSBURG — A water main broke at 4.30 a.m. today, near the Bedford Avenue L train station, an MTA
2 min read
Mar
03
Beyond the Plastic Bag Ban: Where to Shop Zero-Waste in Brooklyn

Beyond the Plastic Bag Ban: Where to Shop Zero-Waste in Brooklyn

Reusable shopping tote with produce. Photo by Sylvie Tittel [https://unsplash.com/@misssinterpreted?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&
5 min read
Mar
03
Briefly Noted: Second Coronavirus Case, Pedestrian Death Protest, and More

Briefly Noted: Second Coronavirus Case, Pedestrian Death Protest, and More

James Gathany for CDC on Unsplash.Gov. Cuomo confirmed the second case of coronavirus in the state: A man from
2 min read
Mar
03
Woman Punched in the Head and Sexually Assaulted in Clinton Hill

Woman Punched in the Head and Sexually Assaulted in Clinton Hill

CLINTON HILL — On Sunday, a woman walking home was sexually assaulted in Clinton Hill. On Sunday, March 1, around 4
1 min read
Mar
03
Man Shot and Killed at Bed-Stuy Strip Club

Man Shot and Killed at Bed-Stuy Strip Club

BED-STUY — A young man was shot to death in front of a Bed-Stuy strip club early today. On Tuesday, March
1 min read
Mar
02
Verrazzano Bridge Will Widen Brooklyn Approach to Ease Congestion

Verrazzano Bridge Will Widen Brooklyn Approach to Ease Congestion

Verrazzano Bridge. Liena Zagare/Bklyner.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced yesterday the start of construction to improve traffic flow
3 min read
Mar
02
Truly Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Williamsburg

Truly Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Williamsburg

While we often discuss if Affordable Housing is actually affordable, [/affordable-housing-who-can-really-afford-this/] here’s a new, truly affordable Brooklyn housing lottery
1 min read
Mar
02
First Case of Coronavirus in NYC: Here’s What You Need to Know

First Case of Coronavirus in NYC: Here’s What You Need to Know

Test Tubes: Photo by Trust “Tru” Katsande [https://unsplash.com/@iamtru?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_
4 min read
Mar
02
Crime Blotter: $38k Burglary, Stolen Prescription Meds, and More

Crime Blotter: $38k Burglary, Stolen Prescription Meds, and More

EAST FLATBUSH — On Saturday, January 25, just after 3.30 p.m., a man entered T-Mobile at 3224 Church Avenue
4 min read
Feb
28
WTF: No F Trains on Weekends to Coney Island During Prime Season

WTF: No F Trains on Weekends to Coney Island During Prime Season

CONEY ISLAND — The Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is suspending F train service on the Culver Line [https://new.mta.info/
4 min read