Brooklyn News Roundup: Week Of September 14-18

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.

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision early last Saturday morning near Park Circle. [Kensington BK]

A local handyman, known for his generosity, pledged $1,000 to help single moms buy school supplies. [Sheepshead Bites]

MTA officials will present 7th Avenue station turnstile plan to Community Board 6. [Park Slope Stoop]

Union, local pols protest Verizon outside 86th Street store. [Bensonhurst Bean]

Mexican challah? The odyssey of La Boulangerie Lopez [South Slope News]

Enjoy an Austrian meal at the brand new Werkstatt restaurant on Coney Island Avenue. [Ditmas Park Corner]

A Medicaid fraud case against a former Community Board 15 member may be thrown out, her lawyer said, now that a related case has also been dismissed. [SB]

Pamela Harris receives Democratic nod for Assembly seat. [BB]

Di Fara Pizza is opening a dessert shop around the corner called Di Fara Dolce Fatts. [DPC]

An application has been filed to build a 7-story single family home on Parkville Avenue near Ocean Parkway. [KBK]

Colson Patisserie has grand plans, and we’re waiting avec beaucoup d’anticipation (with much anticipation). [SSN]

Kindie rock band Rolie Polie Guacamole is coming to town with their new album, “Chips and Salsa.” [PSS]