Jan 17, 2015 1 min read

Brooklyn News Roundup

After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend:

Kings Theatre announces its 2015 musical lineup, including Frankie Valli, Gladys Knight & more. [Ditmas Park Corner]

Coney Island to get a taste of Wahlburgers — and reality TV! [Bensonhurst Bean]

After five years, the bike path running along Plumb Beach is finally open again. [Sheepshead Bites]

A new day care option is coming to 5th Avenue. [South Slope News]

Here are the top 10 cold weather drinks to warm you up in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. [Fort Greene Focus]

Looking for brunch near Barclays? Get the inside scoop on Alchemy. [Park Slope Stoop]

Adam Sternbergh on his latest Spademan novel & why Ditmas Park would be just fine after a dirty bomb. [DPC]

Police are looking for a man they say groped a woman at the Dekalb Avenue subway station. [FGF]

A new tapas bar with sharing in mind opened on 5th Avenue. [PSS]

Sheepshead Bay’s iconic El Greco Diner will face the wrecking ball soon. [SB]

Think you can take down a burger, a shot, and a beer in under 1:13? [SSN]

FBI warns of virtual kidnapping scam targeting New Yorkers. [BB]