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Welcome to the first newsletter of 2023. There's already a lot to catch up on.
Transportation
The MTA’s Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign Misses the Mark
The recently released Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign will hurt more than it will help, argues Allan Rosen, a former director of MTA NYCT Bus Planning, because it is based on erroneous assumptions and is not as comprehensive as it needs to be.
Christmas Tree Turf Wars, Guinea Pigs, Fire, Coney Island Ferry, Landmarking, Housing, and More
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EDC Leaves Dreams of Coney Island Ferry High and Dry
After pouring millions of dollars into the project, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) removed Coney Island’s ferry landing on Thursday night. Citing the lack of feasible locations and the high cost of continuing operations, the EDC put an end to the controversial ferry. First announced at
Holiday Lights, Online Shopping, Cruise Liner For Red Hook, A New Republican, Bus Routes, And More
Business
Two Brooklyn Communities Are Sharing an Oversized Burden of the Rise in E-commerce
Food, Rats, Public Spaces, Turkeys, Christmas Tree Lightings, Holiday Markets, New Businesses
Massive Spa in Midwood, CitiBike in Flatbush, Car Free Grand Army Plaza, and more
If you thought that we were done with elections for a bit, now that we have voted on new state and congressional representatives, you will be disappointed to learn that after the new city council districts get approved, we will be heading right into another local council election next year.
Newsletter
Elections, Floridian Diner, Marathon, Return of ‘Dusk & Darkness’ and more
The 'dusk and darkness' return, a press release from the mayor said today, reminding us that clocks fall back on Sunday, making our evenings darker and chances of being hit by a car higher, but also giving runners an extra hour to sleep ahead of the New York
new york marathon
Ukrainian Runners Divided Over Participating in New York Marathon
While some Ukrainians may sit out the marathon in protest over runners from Russia being allowed to participate, others plan to run in memory of their friends who have been killed in the war.
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Burgers, Paninis, and Fries: The Floridian Diner Reopens After Pandemic Shutdown
The diner (re)opened its doors in September as Floridian Plaza Diner, with new owners, new staff, and a new look.