Brooklyn News Roundup: Week Of February 16-20

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 that are worth a read this weekend:

How affordable is it to live in Brooklyn? [Ditmas Park Corner]

IHOP joins slew of franchises opening in Coney Island this summer. [Bensonhurst Bean]

Worm infestation to close iconic footbridge for months. [Sheepshead Bites]

Some bars where you can watch the Oscars. [South Slope News]

A mother and son bring vegan chili to the city’s homeless. [KensingtonBK]

A little bit of love above 5th Avenue. [Park Slope Stoop]

An optician with great reviews makes a move to a new space. [SSN]

Could a dog run at the Parade Grounds become a reality? [KBK]

Bloody geishas, po’ baos & more at Hunger Pang’s new brunch. [DPC]

Prix fixe at the Ale House is the best deal for brunch in Park Slope. [PSS]

A look at one of the most expensive home sales in January. [SB]

Local teachers slam Governor Cuomo’s proposed education reform. [BB]

A look at the congestion pricing plan from Move NY. [Streetsblog]

Eight dogs you might meet in Brooklyn. [Observer]