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 sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend:

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 major street safety upgrades for Kensington. [KensingtonBK]

A new day care option is coming to 5th Avenue. [South Slope News]

Here are the top 10 cold weather drinks to warm you up in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. [Fort Greene Focus]

Looking for brunch near Barclays? Get the inside scoop on Alchemy. [Park Slope Stoop]

Police are looking for a man they say groped a woman at the Dekalb Avenue subway station. [FGF]

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]