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 our favorite recent stories from our site and our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend:
A pharmacy that’s been on 7th Ave since the ’40s will close following building’s sale. [Park Slope Stoop]
Fort Greene resident hits big screen as Coretta Scott King. [Fort Greene Focus]
Woman arrested after biting employee at Kensington’s Foodtown. [KensingtonBK]
From Brooklyn to Peshawar, a message of peace. [Ditmas Park Corner]
Iconic Sheepshead Bay diner is closing down to make way for luxury condos, but we’ve got a roundup of all of Southern Brooklyn’s best diners. [Sheepshead Bites]
It may not be Dyker-level, but this Holiday Light Spectacular is also worth a trip! [South Slope News]
How the revitalized Kings Theatre could change Flatbush. [DPC]
The 10 best restaurants for New Year’s Eve dinner in Park Slope. [PSS]
With a flurry of sweet potato falafel, Batata celebrates grand opening. [KBK]
Bike thief caught on camera. [FGF]
Not sure what to tip your super? The results of this survey may help. [SSN]
The price of affordable housing at the future Pacific Park/Atlantic yards ain’t too affordable. [NY Daily News]