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:
A lunatic walked into Starbucks with a pole, smashed a stranger’s laptop to bits, and then walked out. [Bensonhurst Bean]
Fort Greene resident hits big screen as Coretta Scott King. [Fort Greene Focus]
Woman arrested after biting employee at local Foodtown. [KensingtonBK]
From Brooklyn to Peshawar, a message of peace. [Ditmas Park Corner]
Iconic Sheepshead Bay diner is closing down to make way for luxury condos, but we’ve got a roundup of all of Southern Brooklyn’s best diners. [Sheepshead Bites]
It may not be Dyker-level, but this Holiday Light Spectacular is also worth a trip! [South Slope News]
Some jerk’s been swiping packages from porches before Christmas. [BB]
How the revitalized Kings Theatre could change Flatbush. [DPC]
With a flurry of sweet potato falafel, Batata celebrates grand opening. [KBK]
The price of affordable housing at the future Pacific Park/Atlantic yards ain’t too affordable. [NY Daily News]
Bike thief caught on camera. [FGF]
Not sure what to tip your super? The results of this survey may help. [SSN]