Business
These last three days have been busy for Da Pride A Flatbush firefighters. 312 Parkville Ave Fire. Todd Maisel/BklynerKENSINGTON – A massive 3-alarm Kensington fire left numerous people homeless Monday night, with one firefighter suffering minor injuries. The fire broke out at 8:42 p.m. on the second floor
bath beach
A mini food pantry by a Brooklyn Temple. Liena Zagare/BklynerBAY RIDGE/ DYKER HEIGHTS – Whether your business has three bagels left at the end of the day, or your grocery store has an extra box of radishes, or your restaurant has leftovers from a catering order, you now can easily
Health
Cocaine and heroin are a bit less “Brooklyn bound” thanks to the efforts of New York law enforcement. Yesterday, Attorney General Letitia James announced charges against seven individuals – five of them from Brooklyn – who are charged with 97 crimes connected with trafficking and distribution of cocaine and heroin, often mixed
Business
The new Sephora will front on the square where Children’s Place used to be. Panorama courtesy of Madison International.ATLANTIC/BARCLAYS – Children’s Place spot at the Atlantic Shopping mall will become Sephora in October. The company has leased 5,500 square feet, Madison International Realty [http://www.madisonint.
Coney Island
CONEY ISLAND – The last night of the free summer fireworks lit up the sky on Coney Island Beach Friday, August 30. The beach and boardwalk from the Aquarium to the Steeplechase Pier were packed with young and old looking to watch the final fireworks event, sponsored by the Alliance for
Nonsponsored
Homelessness is at an all-time high in the city, and the city is behind on its plan to build shelters, The City news site found [https://thecity.nyc/2019/08/halfway-into-homeless-revamp-work-lags-as-hotel-use-grows.html] . The plan, called “Turning the Tide” [https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/turning-the-tide-on-homelessness.pdf] promised to
Bensonhurst
Young women head to classes at Bishop Kearney High School. (Photo: Todd Maisel/Bklyner)Two Brooklyn lawmakers sent a letter to Chancellor Richard Carranza asking the schools’ head to consider opening a Specialized High School in Southern Brooklyn. They have the perfect location – the building of Bishop Kearney’s High
Business
MIDWOOD – Only death and taxes … Looks like the taxman caught up. DiFara’s pizzeria on Ave J was shut down today by the New York State Tax Department for failure to pay taxes. > DOW JONES: “Di Fara, the beloved pizzeria in Brooklyn’s Midwood neighborhood, was shut down Tuesday
Central Brooklyn
Homeless shelter at 566 Coney Island Avenue opened at the end of July / early August serving 139 single men. Liena Zagare/BklynerKENSINGTON/DITMAS PARK – The homeless shelter for 139 men [/ditmas-parks-homeless-shelter-update/] quietly opened at the end of July after extensive renovations to the old Park Manor adult home buildings. The
News
Rezoning: In Bushwick Rezoning, City Should Implement Community’s Own Plan [https://citylimits.org/2019/08/19/opinion-in-bushwick-rezoning-city-should-implement-communitys-own-plan/] , Councilmembers Antonio Reynoso and Rafael Espinal opine in City Limits. Public Housing: Brooklyn Councilmember Alicka Ampry-Samuels (Chair of the Council’s Public Housing Committee) and Red Hook neighbor Julian Morales (Director of
News
Photo by Mary Bakija/BklynerDYKER HEIGHTS: Councilman wants Brooklyn’s flashy Christmas display to be vendor-free [https://nypost.com/2019/08/13/councilman-wants-brooklyns-flashy-christmas-display-to-be-vendor-free/?fbclid=IwAR0c4GNtb3ISf-CvolJ28MoBJNnZkmJugeDBsJ5NA2cL3-R-uZ5UcEkrPQc] (NYPost). MIDWOOD: Cops seek to charge sports car driver blamed in beloved Brooklyn cyclist’s death — but state law makes criminal case difficult [https://www.
affordable housing
Athena North/South [https://athenabrooklyn.com/]A large development in Clinton Hill / Prospect Heights opens lottery tomorrow. Via Athena North/South website.There are 114 units available between 909 Atlantic Avenue and 1043 Fulton Street, and amenities include tenant lounge with kitchenette, landscaped outdoor courtyard, fitness center, bicycle storage*, in-unit