Weekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed

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 the most interesting recent stories from our sister sites that are worth a read this weekend:

Bensonhurst’s 86th Street Festival returns this Sunday. [Bensonhurst Bean]

After Raphael Kurton was fatally shot, Ditmas Park residents call for peace. [Ditmas Park Corner]

After fearing for their lives on area streets, Kensington residents back DOT’s traffic safety plans. [KensingtonBK]

What NYCHA tenants need to know about the city’s “downsizing” policy. [Fort Greene Focus]

Late night favorite Artichoke Pizza is coming to Park Slope. [Park Slope Stoop]

DOT is making the traffic changes to 4th Avenue permanent. [South Slope News]

A new law could mean major relief from flooding across Brooklyn — and the city. [DPC]

Poly Prep official took students — including Bon Jovi’s son — on boozy Cuba trip with hookers, charges lawsuit. [BB]

Eat at Brooklyn’s Ethiopian, Senegalese, Haitian, Nigerian, and South African restaurants during NY African Restaurant Week. [FGF]

Farrell’s Bar and Grill has to retire styrofoam containers. [SSN]

Check out the decadent new brunch menu at Carnem Prime Steakhouse. [PSS]

Residents lament the return of ‘Lake Kensington.’ [KBK]

What Brooklyn looks like according to your real estate broker. [Gothamist]

Public Advocate Letitia James sues the city on behalf of low-income seniors who have reportedly been cut from the rent-freeze program. [The New York Times]