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:
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]
Police are still looking for a man who is alleged to have beaten, robbed, and sexually assaulted a 75-year-old woman in Fort Greene. [Fort Greene Focus]
We caught up with Bishop Kearney hoops star Maria Laterza, who is enjoying a pro career in Italy. [Bensonhurst Bean]
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]
Amid allegations of bigotry and criminality, historic Lundy’s building rezoned to legalize market. [SB]
Sorry to lose you, Fucked in Park Slope! [FiPS]
Brooklyn’s historic Paramount Theatre will once again host music and other entertainment events. [FGF]
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, leaving area without power. [DPC]
Choosing Hanco’s over Henry’s in a battle of the banh mi. [South Slope News]