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, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend:
Kings Theatre announces its 2015 musical lineup, including Frankie Valli, Gladys Knight & more. [Ditmas Park Corner]
Coney Island to get a taste of Wahlburgers — and reality TV! [Bensonhurst Bean]
After the death of 14-year-old Naiem Uddin, the DOT announced street safety upgrades for Kensington. [KensingtonBK]
A new day care option is coming to 5th Avenue. [South Slope News]
Here are the top 10 cold weather drinks to warm you up in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. [Fort Greene Focus]
Looking for brunch near Barclays? Get the inside scoop on Alchemy. [Park Slope Stoop]
Police are looking for a man they say groped a woman at the Dekalb Avenue subway station. [FGF]
A new tapas bar with sharing in mind opened on 5th Avenue. [PSS]
Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center at Lakeside landed a major architectural award. [KBK]
Think you can take down a burger, a shot, and a beer in under 1:13? [SSN]
FBI warns of virtual kidnapping scam targeting New Yorkers. [BB]
After a teenager was assaulted in Ditmas Park, neighbors are calling for better lighting. [DPC]
Surprise! Home sale and rental prices rose in 2014. [Brownstoner]
City vows to stop hiring criminals to oversee Rikers. [New York Daily News]
Record low for pedestrian deaths last year… [Daily News]
…while cyclist fatalities spiked. [Gothamist]