Irina Groushevaia

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 spokesperson told us. Service was partially suspended from 14th Street to Myrtle Avenue on the L line, and service resumed at 7.18 a.m. with residual delays and crowding.

Business

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

Reusable shopping tote with produce. Photo by Sylvie Tittel on Unsplash.This weekend, the plastic bag ban went into effect for New York, with the mission to reduce plastic waste and pollution by banning plastic carryout bags and placing fees on paper bags, encouraging city dwellers to bring

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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 Westchester County, who works in Manhattan, was hospitalized, and a school attended by one of his children was closed on Tuesday in the Bronx. (The New York Times) An off-duty

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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 a.m., in the vicinity of Saint James Place and Lefferts Place, a 30-year-old woman was walking home when a man approached her from behind, punched her in the head

homicide

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 3, just after 3 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of an assault in front of 566 Nostrand Avenue, a local adult entertainment club, Amour Cabaret, cops said.

Announcements

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 from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge to the eastbound Gowanus Expressway. The project aims to reduce congestion for drivers heading into Brooklyn and Manhattan during rush hours. More than 60,000 vehicles

affordable housing

Truly Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Williamsburg

While we often discuss if Affordable Housing is actually affordable, here’s a new, truly affordable Brooklyn housing lottery currently open for applications. The Milo @ 885 Grand Street, WilliamsburgThe Milo at 885 Grand Street, via Google Maps.The newly constructed residential building offers a coin-operated laundry room, a fitness center,

Announcements

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

Test Tubes: Photo by Trust “Tru” Katsande on Unsplash.New York State confirmed its first case of coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday. The patient is a 39-year-old woman residing in Manhattan, who recently came back from Iran, where she contacted the virus. She is currently isolated

Police & Fire

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 and removed an iPhone by cutting the security cable. The man displayed a knife as the 45-year-old female employee attempted to prevent him from fleeing the location. The individual fled

Announcements

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 to Coney Island on weekends between Church Avenue and Stillwell Avenue, beginning March 21 that will continue into 2021, just weeks before the beginning of the boardwalk’s busy season, devastating local businesses. The

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Briefly Noted: Street Safety, Storm Resiliency, and Ice Cream

Artisinal ice cream company Van Leeuwen based out of Greenpoint with 21 brick-and-mortar locations, is on its way toward another expansion after securing an $18.7 million investment. (Crain’s New York) Senator Andrew Gounardes, representing the 22nd district, wants the state to create a database that rates cars on

Announcements

New Clinic at Woodhull Hospital Offers Affordable Care for the Uninsured

Woodhull Hospital. Photo by Jim Henderson via Wikimedia Commons.BUSHWICK/BED-STUY — Today, Woodhull Hospital will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its ExpressCare clinic, offering sliding-scale fees and prioritizing non-emergency patients. Woodhull Hospital, part of the NYC Health + Hospitals system, located at 760 Broadway, will be

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Woman Dead After Her Motorcycle Catches Fire in Crash

Scene of the crash. Via Citizen.GRAVESEND — Yesterday, a motorcyclist died after her bike caught on fire in a collision. On Thursday, February 27, around 11.30 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist around Bay 35 Street and Benson Avenue

Announcements

Brooklyn in Top 5 of Tripadvisor’s Trending Destinations in the US

Brooklyn Bridge, Dumbo. Photo by Miltiadis Fragkidis via Unsplash.Tripadvisor, the popular travel platform where people can rate their experiences, announced on Tuesday their winners of the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Destinations. Tripadvisor has an average of 463 million monthly unique visitors, according to their data from 2019.

Announcements

Brooklyn Chefs and Bakers Make it to the James Beard Awards Semifinals

Yesterday, The James Beard Foundation, a nonprofit organization who honors chefs and other culinary leaders in America’s food culture, announced their 2020 Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists. The 2020 James Beard Awards marks the 30th anniversary of the honors for America’s leading experts in the food and beverage

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Person Strolling on Subway Tracks Suspends Service and Causes Delays on B, Q, and S Trains

This morning, an unauthorized person walking on the MTA train tracks near the Prospect Park stop suspended S and B train service and delayed service on the Q. Around 8 a.m. this morning, an unidentified person was on the train tracks in the vicinity of the Prospect Park station.

Bushwick

Gordo’s Cantina in Bushwick Focuses on Authentic Central Mexican Fair

Exterior of Gordo’s Cantina. Irina Groushevaia/Bklyner.BUSHWICK — On the corner of St. Nicholas Avenue and Stockholm Street in Bushwick, a new eatery celebrating Central Mexican food, Gordo’s Cantina, opened at the beginning of the year. It all started when co-owner, Paulina Loyo-Grigonis moved from León, a city

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VIDEO: Group of 5 Stab and Rob Delivery Man in Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG — A young delivery person was stabbed and robbed during a delivery last Saturday. On Saturday, February 8, at around 4.30 a.m., at 32 Walton Street, a young man, a 20-year-old food delivery person, attempted to leave the building upon completing an order, when a group of five

Announcements

‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ Will Help New Yorkers Hold Landlords Accountable

Brooklyn building. Photo by Anthony Fomin on Unsplash.NEW YORK CITY — Today, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer called for legislation creating a “Tenant Bill of Rights” that would require landlords to share critical information with their tenants. The proposed Bill of Rights is based on the Comptroller’s report

East New York

VIDEO: Man Assaults B15 Bus Driver with Metal Padlock

EAST NEW YORK — An MTA bus driver was assaulted by a man on Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, around 6.30 p.m., inside of an eastbound B15 MTA Bus, stopping in front of 2516 Linden Boulevard, an unknown individual entered the bus and struck the 65-year-old bus

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Briefly Noted: Bridges, Politics, and Free MTA

Brooklyn Bridge. Photo by tom coe on Unsplash.City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and the Van Alen Institute launched an international competition to redesign the historic Brooklyn Bridge walkway. (The Brooklyn Eagle) Community activist Sandy Nurse jumped into the race for the now-vacant city council seat in

affordable housing

Three Truly Affordable Housing Lotteries Open in Brooklyn

While we often discuss if Affordable Housing is actually affordable, here are a few new truly affordable Brooklyn housing lotteries currently open for applications. 672 Powell Street, BrownsvilleThe newly constructed residential building offers Bicycle Storage, Communal Laundry Room, Community Room.176 apartments available for tenants at 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%

Cypress Hills

14-Year-Old Boy from Cypress Hills Went Missing on Saturday

CYPRESS HILLS — A teenage boy from Cypress Hills went missing this weekend. On Saturday, February 8, Antonio Walker, a 14-year-old boy went missing. It was reported to police that he was last seen in his neighborhood at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Miller Avenue around 5 p.m. He

Cypress Hills

Cypress Hills Teen Missing Since January 30

CYPRESS HILLS — Police are searching for a missing teen from Cypress Hills. On Thursday, January 30, 13-year-old Victoria Masone, who lives on Glen Street near Autumn Avenue in Cypress Hills, was reported missing. She was last seen at 103 Canal Street in Manhattan on Thursday, January 30, at approximately 8.

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NYC Parks Employee Arrested for Shooting Girlfriend’s Ex and Endangering a Child

BUSHWICK — A New York City Parks Department employee is facing numerous charges after allegedly shooting at his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend in a car with a child inside on Saturday night. Saturday, February 8, just after 10 p.m., an off-duty City Parks employee, 46-year-old Bruce E. Hansley, shot at his