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 and other outlets that are worth a read this weekend:

We’re hiring! [Park Slope Stoop]

Is the MTA fare hike… fair? [PSS]

Gerritsen Beach man killed while illegally riding ATV in Marine Park. [Sheepshead Bites]

Windsor Terrace Food Co-op celebrates its grand opening on Saturday, March 21. [KensingtonBK]

After many, many years, a new Associated Market is open on 5th Avenue. [South Slope News]

Record-breaking mixed-use building sale signals growing investor interest in neighborhood. [Bensonhurst Bean]

Book/Plate brings together food, literature, and neighbors. [Fort Greene Focus]

Community leaders push for funding for youth programs after six teens viciously attacked a girl at McDonald’s. [Ditmas Park Corner]

Bashi Channel, an Asian fusion restaurant offering ramen and dumplings, will soon open in Ditmas Park. [DPC]

Buildings Department corruption case continues. [Crain’s]

Four Mill Basin teens indicted for brutally assaulting two off-duty officers in Bensonhurst who told them quiet down. [BB]

After a devastating fire, 773 Lounge is being rebuilt. [KBK]

Some places to watch March Madness in South Slope. [SSN]

Dewey High School student accused of taking upskirt photo of teacher. Mom says teacher had it coming. [SB]

Brooklyn parks top list of NYC injury claims, with Clinton Hill playgrounds included. [FGF]

Beautiful Brooklyn photos. [Wall Street Journal]