Weekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed

By Andrew Marotta

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 the most interesting recent stories from our sister sites that are worth a read this weekend:

Man suspected of burglarizing eight homes in three week period. [Sheepshead Bites]

The NYPD is investigating an officer whose shove sent a protestor to the hospital. [Park Slope Stoop]

Generations rally to renew lease for day care and senior center. [Fort Greene Focus]

Renderings revealed for a modern apartment building on 5th Avenue. [South Slope News]

The Dome Playground’s renovation is finally happening. [KensingtonBK]

The MTA’s touchscreens are not getting rave reviews. [Ditmas Park Corner]

Another multi-million dollar sale highlights Flatbush’s rapidly changing real estate landscape. [DPC]

A pierogi restaurant is coming to Gowanus. [PSS]

Ban on booze cruises in Sheepshead Bay gains support, despite racism allegations. [SB]

A secret pop-up picnic is returning to Prospect Park. [SSN]

DeKalb Market 2.0 is coming to city point in 2016. [FGF]

Mmm, waffles as bread for this ultimate breakfast sandwich. [PSS]

What are those mysterious bright green patches in Newtown Creek? [Gothamist]

A piece of Midwood’s film industry history is being torn down. [Untapped Cities]