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

The Windsor Terrace Food Co-op celebrated its grand opening. [KensingtonBK]

Ringleader of largest no-fault auto insurance scam convicted on racketeering charges. [Sheepshead Bites]

For years, Ditmas Park tenants warned of electrical problems in a building where a fire just left a family homeless. [Ditmas Park Corner]

Southwest Brooklyn’s first Argentine bakery opens, revealing large immigrant population in the area. [Bensonhurst Bean]

A wine store is expanding (but thankfully just across the street). [South Slope News]

Meet Lauren Lumsden and Josh Lay of the “It’s Happening Show.” [Fort Greene Focus]

Ocean Parkway shooting victim remembered as a good person by friends, bad person by others. [SB]

Dyker Heights boy finds parents’ rifle, shoots teen girl in the shoulder. [BB]

An arts and crafts shop with a cafe and garden is coming to Church Avenue. [DPC]

A happy ending for a cat whose owner passed away. [SSN]

Pair of red-tailed hawks nest in LIU lights. [FGF]

Everyone loves the Windsor Terrace Library! [KBK]