Brooklyn News Roundup: Week Of January 12-16
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]
After the death of 14-year-old Naiem Uddin, the DOT announced street safety upgrades for Kensington. [KensingtonBK]
A new day care option is coming to 5th Avenue. [South Slope News]
Looking for brunch near Barclays? Get the inside scoop on Alchemy. [Park Slope Stoop]
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]
Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center at Lakeside landed a major architectural award. [KBK]
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]
After a teenager was assaulted in Ditmas Park, neighbors are calling for better lighting. [DPC]
Surprise! Home sale and rental prices rose in 2014. [Brownstoner]
City vows to stop hiring criminals to oversee Rikers.
[New York Daily News]Record low for pedestrian deaths last year… [Daily News]
…while cyclist fatalities spiked. [Gothamist]