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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
Nov
26
North Brooklyn Rents Rising Fastest Across the City, Says New Report

North Brooklyn Rents Rising Fastest Across the City, Says New Report

NORTH BROOKLYN — North Brooklyn has the city’s fastest rising rents, according to a new report by Street Easy [https:
1 min read
Nov
26
Cobble Hill Spot Wins Best New Bistro of the Year

Cobble Hill Spot Wins Best New Bistro of the Year

Saint Julivert Fisherie. Courtesy of Le Fooding.COBBLE HILL — A beloved Brooklyn restaurant was crowned as Best New Bistro in
2 min read
Nov
25
Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower Sign Is Replaced on Brooklyn Waterfront

Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower Sign Is Replaced on Brooklyn Waterfront

Jehovah’s Witnesses Watchtower sign in Brooklyn. Courtesy of MasterButler via Flickr. [https://www.flickr.com/photos/alwbutler/15102955408/]BROOKLYN
2 min read
Nov
25
Much Needed $9 Million Is Given to Southern Brooklyn to Upgrade Bus Network

Much Needed $9 Million Is Given to Southern Brooklyn to Upgrade Bus Network

B7s. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kings_Hwy_Nostrand_Av_td_(2019-01-16)_29.jpg]
2 min read
Nov
22
Staying Warm in Style: Over $25,000 Worth of Luxury Brand Winter Coats Stolen in Southern Brooklyn

Staying Warm in Style: Over $25,000 Worth of Luxury Brand Winter Coats Stolen in Southern Brooklyn

Sport Tech store at 3115 Coney Island Avenue. Courtesy of Google Maps.BRIGHTON BEACH/SHEEPSHEAD BAY —  Two Southern Brooklyn retail
3 min read
Nov
21
4 Brooklyn Restaurants and Bakeries are Nominated for Eater Awards 2019

4 Brooklyn Restaurants and Bakeries are Nominated for Eater Awards 2019

This week, Eater chose [https://ny.eater.com/2019/11/18/20970507/eater-awards-2019-finalists-best-design-restaurant-bakery-nyc] their finalists for New York City’s
2 min read
Nov
21
Here for the Long Haul: Bushwick Welcomes New Brewery

Here for the Long Haul: Bushwick Welcomes New Brewery

Long Haul Brewery and mural by local artist Lucky. Courtesy of Long Haul Brewery.There’s a new kid in
3 min read
Nov
19
Briefly Noted: Red Panda Cubs Debut at Prospect Park Zoo, Churro Lady Starts Fundraiser, & More

Briefly Noted: Red Panda Cubs Debut at Prospect Park Zoo, Churro Lady Starts Fundraiser, & More

PROSPECT PARK — Prospect Park Zoo debuted their red panda cubs this week [https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/11/15/adorable-red-panda-cubs-now-out-and-about-at-brooklyns-prospect-park-zoo/
1 min read
Nov
19
Thief Bites Prospect Heights U-Haul Employee

Thief Bites Prospect Heights U-Haul Employee

Prospect Heights U-Haul Facility. Courtesy of Google Maps.PROSPECT HEIGHTS — A man bit a U-Haul employee, after trying to steal
1 min read
Nov
19
Man Lying in the Middle of a Brooklyn Street Was Run Over

Man Lying in the Middle of a Brooklyn Street Was Run Over

BED-STUY/BUSHWICK — A 61-year-old man, lying in the middle of the street, was run over on the cusp of Bed-Stuy
1 min read