Weekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed

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 and other outlets that are worth a read this weekend:

We’re hiring! [Bensonhurst Bean]

Is the MTA fare hike… fair? [BB]

Gerritsen Beach man killed while illegally riding ATV in Marine Park. [Sheepshead Bites]

The Windsor Terrace Food Co-op celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, March 21. [KensingtonBK]

People are very excited for this Chipotle. [Park Slope Stoop]

After many, many years, a new Associated Market is open on 5th Avenue. [South Slope News]

Book/Plate brings together food, literature, and neighbors. [Fort Greene Focus]

Community leaders push for funding for youth programs after six teens viciously attacked a girl at McDonald’s. [Ditmas Park Corner]

Bashi Channel, an Asian fusion restaurant offering ramen and dumplings, will soon open in Ditmas Park. [DPC]

The former head of a BID indicted for stealing $85k to spend on mani-pedis, Beyonce tickets, and more. [PSS]

After a devastating fire, 773 Lounge is being rebuilt. [KBK]

Some places to watch March Madness in South Slope. [SSN]

Dewey High School student accused of taking upskirt photo of teacher. Mom says teacher had it coming. [SB]

Brooklyn parks top list of NYC injury claims, with Clinton Hill playgrounds included. [FGF]

Laughs and porkchops at a new comedy show in a diner. [PSS]

Beautiful Brooklyn photos. [Wall Street Journal]

Buildings Department corruption case continues. [Crain’s]