Brooklyn News Roundup: Week Of July 13-17
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:
A cyclist was killed by an out-of-control driver near the Barclays Center on Monday. [Park Slope Stoop]
The pulled pork poutine at Hunger Pang? It’s epic. [KensingtonBK]
What can be done to curb the wave of violence plaguing Ditmas Park? [Ditmas Park Corner]
Coney Island residents celebrate return of health center destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. [Sheepshead Bites]
Two most ruthless Latino gangs mark territory on New Utrecht Avenue. [Bensonhurst Bean]
Green-Wood Cemetery releases its plans for Weir Greenhouse but the Landmarks Preservation Commission rejected it. [South Slope News]
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]
The landmarked Brooklyn Lyceum is set to become a Blink Fitness. [PSS]
Is City Sub coming back to Park Slope? [PSS]
Manhattan Beach residents feel ambushed by holiday parking tickets and want them dismissed. [SB]