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 recent stories from our sister sites and other outlets that are worth a read this weekend:

Seven children died in a house fire in Midwood. [Daily News]

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

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

Four Mill Basin teens indicted for brutally assaulting two off-duty officers in Bensonhurst who told them quiet down. [Bensonhurst Bean]

We’re hiring! [Kensington BK]

Is the MTA fare hike… fair? [KBK]

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]

A record-breaking Dyker Heights mixed-use building sale signals growing investor interest in the neighborhood. [BB]

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

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]

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]