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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
Dec
13
Pizza Duct-Taped to a Wall on Sale in Greenpoint for $100,000

Pizza Duct-Taped to a Wall on Sale in Greenpoint for $100,000

The masterpiece “Pizza” at Fornino. Courtesy of Michael Ayoub.GREENPOINT — Brooklyn chef and restaurateur put up a $100,000 masterpiece
2 min read
Dec
13
New Biz: Pastry Classes, Farmstands, Custom Lipstick and More

New Biz: Pastry Classes, Farmstands, Custom Lipstick and More

Welcome to our business column, where we’ll share news on expansions, new biz, pop-ups, art shows, and recent closures.
5 min read
Dec
13
Two Young Men Smash Teen Girl’s Phone During Robbery in Boro Park

Two Young Men Smash Teen Girl’s Phone During Robbery in Boro Park

BORO PARK — A teenage girl was robbed early Wednesday by two young men who smashed her phone in Boro Park.
1 min read
Dec
13
After 125 Years in Manhattan, Van Alen Institute Makes Brooklyn Its New home

After 125 Years in Manhattan, Van Alen Institute Makes Brooklyn Its New home

New location of Van Alen Institute. Courtesy of Van Alen Institute.GOWANUS — The Van Alen Institute announced their move to
2 min read
Dec
11
Bushwick Educator Receives Prestigious Milken Award

Bushwick Educator Receives Prestigious Milken Award

Princess Francois surprised withthe Milken Educator Award at MESA ceremony. Courtesy of Milken Family Foundation.On November 20,  Princess Francois,
6 min read
Dec
11
2 Brooklyn Spots Won Eater Awards 2019

2 Brooklyn Spots Won Eater Awards 2019

Yesterday, Eater announced [https://ny.eater.com/2019/12/10/21002976/best-restaurants-nyc-eater-awards-2019] their New York City’s Eater Awards winners
1 min read
Dec
06
Brooklyn Winter Activities that Don’t Involve Going to a Bar

Brooklyn Winter Activities that Don’t Involve Going to a Bar

Photo by Karen Stahlros [https://unsplash.com/@karensphotoart?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] onUnsplash
4 min read
Dec
06
New Crown Heights Nursing Home Feels Like a Five-Star Hotel

New Crown Heights Nursing Home Feels Like a Five-Star Hotel

The Brooklyn Center. Irina Groushevaia/Bklyner.CROWN HEIGHTS — After 14 years of being closed, the old St. Mary’s Hospital
4 min read
Dec
05
A Guide to Brooklyn Toy Drives

A Guide to Brooklyn Toy Drives

Join a Brooklyn Toy Drive this winter to help families and their loved ones to celebrate the holidays this season!
5 min read
Dec
04
New Biz: Bathhouses, Famed Antique Store, The Garden Closure, and More

New Biz: Bathhouses, Famed Antique Store, The Garden Closure, and More

Welcome to our business column, where we’ll share news on expansions, new biz, pop-ups, art shows, and recent closures.
3 min read