Brooklyn News Roundup: Week Of June 15-19
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 and other local media that are worth a read this weekend:
A cop fatally shot a man in Brighton Beach after the suspect slashed the officer twice. [Sheepshead Bites]
After public outcry, a community board rejects a yeshiva’s bid for a larger school. [KensingtonBK]
Police arrested a man shot by a 70th Precinct sergeant after he threatened the cop with a knife. [Ditmas Park Corner]
Student Hillary Rodriguez has been awarded a Gates Millennium Scholarship. [South Slope News]
In wake of gun violence, Councilman Treyger calls on NYPD to expand ShotSpotter program and put more cops in Coney Island. [Bensonhurst Bean]
Zito’s Sandwich Shoppe has closed its 5th Avenue location… [Park Slope Stoop]
…but here are five other places to get great sandwiches in the area. [PSS}
A volunteer group rescued nine puppies they say were neglected and abused from a Gravesend home. [SB]
Why cities should stop trying to be the next Brooklyn. [Grist]
Meet the parents hard at work to find a cure for their son Jonah’s rare disease. [SSN]
Major changes to car traffic in Prospect Park are on the way. [PSS]
Big bids and fast deals are the current name of the real estate game in NYC. [DNAinfo]
Major pedestrian safety changes are coming to the border of Kensington & Windsor Terrace. [KBK]
The world’s oldest person — 116-year-old Susannah Mushatt Jones — lives in Brooklyn! [Daily News]