Announcements
Yesterday officials announced the completion of 5,200 square feet, $5.7 million expansion of Zion Triangle Plaza, located at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and East New York Avenue in Brownsville. The Plaza was given to the City of Brooklyn in 1896 by landowner Peter L. Vandeveer, and was
affordable housing
The owner of the Cortelyou Market and two adjacent properties on the corner of East 16th Street and Cortelyou Road is seeking a zoning change to develop a mixed-use rental building on the lot. Despite arguments from some neighbors that the proposed development on Cortelyou Road would block light and
COVID-19
The rates keep rising. The Mayor thinks there is still time to stop the second wave in the city, but that would mean everyone getting with the program on social distancing and face coverings, a task that has proved challenging. According to the NY State data, Brooklyn had 17,228
Business
Infection rates citywide have doubled in October, and they keep rising at an alarming rate. “Unfortunately, we’re seeing a real growth in the positivity rate in this city and that is dangerous. So, we have one last chance to stop a second wave. It’s as simple as this
Business
In our efforts to encourage shopping local for the holidays, we bring you news that Brooklyn Navy Yard’s 3rd annual Holiday Market [https://carlibeseau.wixsite.com/madeattheyard2] will be virtual this year. Showcasing the companies and products made at the yard, the market started today and will run through
Business
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced earlier today in a call with reporters that the red and yellow zones in Brooklyn will be reduced in size by 50 %. The red cluster is now concentrated along the length of Ocean Parkway and in Midwood. The yellow zone now is between New Utrecht and
News
The protected bike lane along Flatbush Ave by the park is officially open. Liena Zagare/BklynerToday local politicians, advocates, and transportation planners celebrated the completion of two new protected bike lanes by the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) – one along Flatbush Avenue from Grand Army Plaza to Empire Boulevard, and
COVID-19
Screenshot from the NYT Tracker [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/nyregion/new-york-city-coronavirus-cases.html] .NY Times reports [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/nyregion/new-york-city-coronavirus-cases.html] that based on numbers reported by the city and the state, “At least 4 new coronavirus deaths and 798 new cases were reported in
Election 2020
Nicole Malliotakis in 2019. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)While only 77% of the estimated votes cast have been tallied, according to the New York Times, early numbers show that in Brooklyn, 74.1 % (514,133) voted for Joe Biden, whereas 25.2% went for Donald Trump (174,731). In the
COVID-19
Todays numbers: 83 patients with a confirmed positivity level of 31% percent admitted to hospitals. Positivity is higher than in recent weeks. New reported cases on a seven-day average is past the threshold of 550 cases for the fourth straight day – at 605 cases. The seven-day rolling average for COVID19
homicide
Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a media availability with NYC Police Commissioner Dermot Shea and announces Juanita Holmes as the next Chief of Patrol for the NYPD. City Hall. Thursday, October 29, 2020. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.New York Police Department released the data last night for crimes
COVID-19
The weather has truly turned, and with it seems comes the rise in COVID-19 numbers. I’m resuming the daily reports starting today, and while the officials do not put out consistent numbers at the local level, we here will do our best to share with you what we find