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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
07
Briefly Noted: Flatbush Child Sex Trafficker Busted, B/Q Train Trench Drama, 66th Precinct’s Race Issues and More

Briefly Noted: Flatbush Child Sex Trafficker Busted, B/Q Train Trench Drama, 66th Precinct’s Race Issues and More

Flatbush/Ditmas Park — The Department of Buildings informed owners of Brooklyn homes next to a trench by the Q/B
1 min read
Nov
07
Minimalistic Portland Eatery with Only 1 Menu Item Is Coming to Williamsburg

Minimalistic Portland Eatery with Only 1 Menu Item Is Coming to Williamsburg

The Whole Bowl: rice, beans, avocado, Tillamook cheddar, avocado, sour cream, and lemon-garlic Tali sauce. Courtesy of The Whole Bowl.
3 min read
Nov
06
Natural Wine Bar Cosmico Brings Latin Flavors and Parisian Vibrancy to National Sawdust

Natural Wine Bar Cosmico Brings Latin Flavors and Parisian Vibrancy to National Sawdust

Interior of music venue National Sawdust. Irina Groushevaia/Bklyner.WILLIAMSBURG — Chef Felipe Donnelly and entrepreneur and wine enthusiast Tamy Rofe
3 min read
Nov
06
Farah Louis Gets Council Seat & Community Boards Get More Time To Review Land Use Projects

Farah Louis Gets Council Seat & Community Boards Get More Time To Review Land Use Projects

New York City — Last night the city held a general elections for city civil court, supreme court, and the District
1 min read
Nov
05
Over 500 Students Paint New South Williamsburg Mural

Over 500 Students Paint New South Williamsburg Mural

“Nature Celebration” mural by SARF, PS 257, and other community members. Courtesy of SARF.SOUTH WILLIAMSBURG – A mural painted by
2 min read
Nov
05
Local Museum Curates The Nation’s First Exhibit Celebrating Black Culinary History

Local Museum Curates The Nation’s First Exhibit Celebrating Black Culinary History

WILLIAMSBURG — The Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD [https://www.mofad.org/current]) announced last week its newest exhibit, African/
4 min read
Nov
04
Here’s What You Need to Know About Tomorrow’s General Election

Here’s What You Need to Know About Tomorrow’s General Election

New York City — The city is holding general elections for city civil court, supreme court, and the District 45 city
1 min read
Nov
01
New Biz: Diverse & Inclusive Yoga, Thrift Shop, and Gallery Celebrating Women

New Biz: Diverse & Inclusive Yoga, Thrift Shop, and Gallery Celebrating Women

Welcome to our new business column, where we’ll share all news on expansions, new businesses, pop-ups turned storefronts, and
3 min read
Oct
31
Beloved Baku Bakery Prospers at New Sheepshead Bay Location

Beloved Baku Bakery Prospers at New Sheepshead Bay Location

Exterior of Baku Bakery. Irina Groushevaia/Bklyner.SHEEPSHEAD BAY – It is not often that a business in New York gets
3 min read
Oct
30
New Bushwick Joint Offers Gloves to Tackle Sloppy, Juicy Burgers

New Bushwick Joint Offers Gloves to Tackle Sloppy, Juicy Burgers

The Classic Burger at The Butcher’s Son. Photo by Rosanna La Carrubba.BUSHWICK — Don Karakas couldn’t imagine he’
3 min read