Brooklyn News Roundup: February 2-6

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:

The stunning Kings Theatre celebrates reopening its doors after nearly 40 years with a concert by the Queen of Motown, Diana Ross. [Ditmas Park Corner]

We caught up with Bishop Kearney hoops star Maria Laterza, who is enjoying a pro career in Italy. [Bensonhurst Bean]

Ten years of booze and baritones with Opera on Tap. [South Slope News]

Allan Goodstein on southern Brooklyn, artisanal hype, and what’s to come for Goody’s Granola. [Sheepshead Bites]

A whole lotta development is happening in Kensington and Windsor Terrace. [KensingtonBK]

A local bakery is adding a second location, with classes! [Park Slope Stoop]

Amid allegations of bigotry and criminality, historic Lundy’s building rezoned to legalize market. [SB]

Calling all single pet lovers! Great event coming up on Tuesday. [PSS]

Thousands attend grand opening of new Cantonese restaurant on 86th Street. [BHB]

Sawasde Thai Cooking opens in Kensington. [KBK]

A manhole fire caused explosions around Coney Island Avenue and Cortelyou Road, leaving the area without power and snarling traffic. [DPC]

Choosing Hanco’s over Henry’s in a battle of the banh mi. [SSN]

Sorry to lose you, Fucked in Park Slope! [FiPS]

Does it pay to live further away from work in NYC? [Curbed]