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:
Fort Greene and Clinton Hill leads the city in cyclist injuries over the past year. [Fort Greene Focus]
Two most ruthless Latino gangs mark territory on New Utrecht Avenue. [Bensonhurst Bean]
What can be done to curb the wave of violence plaguing Ditmas Park? [Ditmas Park Corner]
A cyclist was killed by an out-of-control driver near the Barclays Center on Monday. [Park Slope Stoop]
Coney Island residents celebrate return of health center destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. [Sheepshead Bites]
The pulled pork poutine at Hunger Pang? It’s epic. [KensingtonBK]
The landmarked Brooklyn Lyceum is set to become a Blink Fitness. [PSS]
Brooklyn has a serious gang problem that needs to be dealt with, Borough President Eric Adams said. [DPC]
After 21 years in business, Baku Bakery closes doors for good. [BB]
Manhattan Beach residents feel ambushed by holiday parking tickets and want them dismissed. [SB]
Do you recognize the man who allegedly attacked a Pratt Institute guard? [FGF]