gravesend
GRAVESEND – Police have arrested two homeless individuals in the death of a man in his 30’s. As we reported [/man-body-home-depot-cropsey/], he was found in a wooded area behind the Home Depot on July 28, just before 1 pm and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two days later, on
community
Last night the weather was perfect for a night of celebrating community all the good people that keep it safe. There were speeches, prayers, music, performances, laughter and a chance to say “Hi” and say “Thank You.” Todd Maisel stopped with his camera by the 60th Precinct in Coney Island,
Announcements
Mayor Bill de Blasio flanked by Commissioner James O’Neill seek answers on the shooting that killed a man and wounded 11. Todd Maisel/BklynerBROWNSVILLE – Mayor de Blasio will announce today almost $9 million in new funding to support anti-violence initiatives in Brownsville in response to the mass shooting during
Central Brooklyn
Council Member Mathieu Eugene addresses crowd alongside Department of Transportation officials ahead of Tuesday’s meeting on the Church Avenue redesign (Image by Sam Raskin/Bklyner)PROSPECT PARK SOUTH — The city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving ahead with its plan to speed up B35 along Church Avenue by
bath beach
Cortelyou Road by Antonio M Rosario.The Last Stand of Brooklyn’s Underground Railroad [https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/new-york-underground-railroad-house] – A rowhouse with a storied history is facing demolition (Atlas Obscura) The Brooklyn Heights Promenade Was a Robert Moses Head Fake [http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/07/the-secret-story-of-the-brooklyn-heights-promenade.html] – Thomas
Business
1600 Sheepshead Bay RoadSHEEPSHEAD BAY – Starbucks will take over space previously occupied by AT&T dealer, and plan to open the 1,525-square-foot space in the first quarter of 2020, expanding your options for a decent cup of coffee [/friends-open-specialty-coffeeshop-sheepshead/] in the neighborhood. Earlier this week, Muss Development LLC,
News
On Sunday, July 14, 2019, a portion of Smith Street turned into a haven for French expats and Francophiles celebrating Bastille Day with Pastis, live music, and a Pétanque tournament with a total of 85 teams competing. (Photo: Gabriele Gorden)As if the lights going out on Broadway last Saturday
News
It seems we are having an election just about every month these days – this will be the 3rd this year. But this one matters – as Democratic Primary determines who will be on the ballots and likely win in our heavily Democrat-dominated city come November. The big election is for Judges.
Announcements
From left to right, Central Sunset Park Historic District, Sunset Park South Historic District, Sunset Park North Historic District, and Sunset Park 50th Street Historic District. Via LPCSUNSET PARK – Today, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) designated Sunset Park North,, Central Sunset Park, Sunset Park 50th Street, and
Education
NYC Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza announced earlier today that Districts 13 (Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill) and 16 (Bedford-Stuyvesant) in Brooklyn will be among the first five citywide to receive funding as part of the $2 million school diversity grant program to develop their
Central Brooklyn
DITMAS PARK- This weekend and into early next, those looking for a parking spot will have a harder time. CHINA will be filming on Argyle between Cortelyou and Beverley and will take up the better part of the block. The signs request you move cars by 7pm on Saturday, June
Central Brooklyn
DITMAS PARK/FLATBUSH – Congestion along the 3rd busiest bus route in Brooklyn, B35, that traverses the length of Church Avenue from Kensington to Brownsville transporting over 29,000 passengers daily has gotten so bad that often you’d be better off walking. B35 buses average only 4.25 mph during