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 site and our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend:
From Ditmas Park, stories of fear and hope in a changing neighborhood.[Ditmas Park Corner]
A high school freshman from Kensington was killed by a hit-and-run driver. [KensingtonBK]
Aperitivo, a popular 5th Ave restaurant, closed after seven years. [Park Slope Stoop]
Car crashes following police chase, injuring two cops, two civilians. [Sheepshead Bites]
Jersey woman found dead in parked car in front of popular Bensonhurst bakery. [Bensonhurst Bean]
City Council has proposed new zoning that could affect real estate values and the use of neighborhoods in Brooklyn. [Brownstoner]
34-year-old Latchman Singh was killed by a hit-and-run driver at Flatbush and Dekalb Avenues. [Fort Greene Focus]
Reality TV star, restaurant owner sentenced to 9 years for $2.2 million fraud scheme. [SB]
A fire on Flatbush Avenue killed a 24-year-old man and injured 16 others. [DPC]
A Q&A with Prospect-Lefferts Gardens blogger extraordinaire Tim Thomas. [BKLYNR]
Co-op board headed by former Council candidate is suing to silence a tenant. [SB]
Free pizza alert! Get to the Two Boots grand opening party on 5th Ave next week. [PSS]
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