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 NYPD Is on the hunt for suspects who they say beat a man unconscious at the Smith-9th Street subway station. [Park Slope Stoop]
Pathmark on Cropsey Avenue will soon become a Stop & Shop. [Bensonhurst Bean]
Sheepshead Bay’s commanding officer is leaving for the Bronx to head a troubled precinct. [Sheepshead Bites]
The 66th Precinct is one of the most dangerous places in the city to ride a bicycle. [KensingtonBK]
Community Board 6 held a public hearing on Thursday to discuss the Pavilion Theater project. [South Slope News]
Browse the Myrtle Avenue Senior Resource Guide for shopping and fitness specials. [Fort Greene Focus]
The Landmarks Preservation Commission Approves plan to turn the Brooklyn Lyceum into a gym. [PSS]
After years of community advocacy, a Key Food finally opened in Windsor Terrace. [KBK]
Green-Wood Cemetery is more than just a burial ground, it’s a hot spot for wildlife. [SSN]
Heat wave puts a damper on Bensonhurst’s first Weekend Walks. [BB]
Ten of the best places for ice cream, milkshakes, and more in Fort Greene-Clinton Hill. [FGF]
Kiwiana serves up brunch staples with a New Zealand twist. [PSS]
Kingsborough’s future lords of New York Harbor teamed up with the Coast Guard for rescue training. [SB]
New 5th Avenue bar, Iron Station, brings Carolinan charm to South Slope. [SSN]