Irina Groushevaia

Irina Groushevaia

Irina Groushevaia is the Managing Editor and covers Bushwick, Williamsburg, and beyond. Questions & tips: Irina@bklyner.com
Jan
16
Sanitation Truck Fatally Struck Pedestrian in Bensonhurst

Sanitation Truck Fatally Struck Pedestrian in Bensonhurst

Collision scene. Courtesy of Citizen. [https://citizen.com/-Lyhhg-jiZTamS_bVuwq] BENSONHUSRT — Early morning, a pedestrian was killed by a private
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Jan
15
Thousands of NYCHA Residents Left Without Water this Morning, Again

Thousands of NYCHA Residents Left Without Water this Morning, Again

NYCHA housing: John F. Hylan Houses. Photo by Erika Joy/Flickr. [https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericajoy/2276324796]Thousands of
3 min read
Jan
15
Will Bushwick Rezoning Proceed? City Refuses to Consider “Downzoning”

Will Bushwick Rezoning Proceed? City Refuses to Consider “Downzoning”

Bushwick Rezoning Plan. Courtesy of the DCP.BUSHWICK — The Bushwick rezoning came to a standstill on Friday, after Mayor Bill
4 min read
Jan
15
Man Broke into a Park Slope Apartment and Stole a TV, Jewelry, and Documents

Man Broke into a Park Slope Apartment and Stole a TV, Jewelry, and Documents

PARK SLOPE — A man broke into a Park Slope apartment and stole a TV, jewelry, and personal documents of the
1 min read
Jan
14
Dog Was Shot and Killed by Off-Duty Secret Service Agent in Windsor Terrace

Dog Was Shot and Killed by Off-Duty Secret Service Agent in Windsor Terrace

Dog covered with sheet at the scene of the incident. Courtesy of Citizen. [https://citizen.com/-LyWyBD_IFbiGUwZxoy9?q=canton%
1 min read
Jan
10
New Biz: Trader Joes, Dave & Busters, Skate Parks, & Barbershops

New Biz: Trader Joes, Dave & Busters, Skate Parks, & Barbershops

Welcome to our business column, where we’ll share news on expansions, new biz, pop-ups, art shows, and recent closures.
4 min read
Jan
09
Trio Broke into Gravesend Home Through Balcony and Stole $2,000

Trio Broke into Gravesend Home Through Balcony and Stole $2,000

Individual 2 and 3. Courtesy of NYPD.GRAVESEND — Three men broke into a Gravesend residence on Monday and stole $2,
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Jan
09
Two Trees Meets with Neighbors to Discuss River Street Development

Two Trees Meets with Neighbors to Discuss River Street Development

Rendering of the proposed River Street development. James Corner Field Operations and BIG Bjarke Ingels Group, courtesy of Two Trees
7 min read
Jan
08
Briefly Noted: Rezoning, Board Games, & Rare Languages

Briefly Noted: Rezoning, Board Games, & Rare Languages

* PARK SLOPE — The neighborhood welcomed a board game cafe last week [https://www.brooklynpaper.com/131178-2-park-slope-board-game-cafe/], giving gamers and those
1 min read
Jan
08
No Pants? No Problem! Take a Subway Ride in Your Underwear this Sunday

No Pants? No Problem! Take a Subway Ride in Your Underwear this Sunday

No Pants Subway Ride. Photo by Arin Sang-Urai.Take off your pants and join improve theater troupe Improv Everywhere [https:
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