Arts & Culture
Prospect Park Alliance2017 is coming to an end. Temperatures are predicted to be arctic this final weekend of the year, but if you’re up for braving the chill, there are lots of New Year’s Eve celebrations scheduled across the borough—from fireworks to dance parties to yoga. See
Business
“CrossFit is very primal. It stimulates the central nervous system.”Photo by Lisa HaefnerMaria has been doing epic profiles for us of places like George’s Diner [/georges-restaurant-neighborhood-diner-going-strong-six-decades-later/], JoMart Chocolates [/confectionately-conversation-son-son-candymaker/], Leo Lee [/leo-lee-serving-our-community-for-66-years-from-the-kitchen-of-new-toysun-to-the-aisles-of-discount-plus-ditmas-park/] , and The Moshmans. [/always-smiling-three-generations-dentists-
Announcements
As 2017 winds to a close this weekend, it will go down as the safest year on record, part of a historic decrease in crime across New York City. Today, Acting District Attorney Eric Gonzalez released a statement outlining the finer points of 2017’s crime reductions—especially the lowest
Central Brooklyn
CROWN HEIGHTS – A five-story, 100-room hotel is coming to 1550 Bedford Avenue between Eastern Parkway and Union Street, a short walk from the Brooklyn Museum and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The Bedford Hotel rendering via ODA Architecture [http://www.oda-architecture.com/interiors/bedford-hotel]Designed by New York-based ODA Architecture, The
News
Tonie and Barry Wells (Via Facebook)CROWN HEIGHTS – New developments in yesterday’s death of 22-year old Tonie Wells [/wednesday-crime-blotter-fatal-collision-brownsville-young-mom-found-dead-crown-heights-home/] have led to the suspension of two NYPD officers and the arrest of the deceased’s husband, Barry Wells. Two police officers were suspended yesterday after allegedly ignoring a 911
Announcements
SUNSET PARK – The MTA released a Request for Proposals (RFP) today to develop the airspace above a 3.8-acre section of the LIRR Bay Ridge Branch freight rail corridor located on 61st Street between Fort Hamilton Parkway and 8th Avenue. Via MTA’s 61st Street Overbuild RFPThe MTA is looking
brownsville
(Courtesy: bee721 / flickr)BROWNSVILLE – Police responded to a call early this morning regarding a vehicle collision near the intersection of Rockaway Avenue and Linden Boulevard. Police arrived to the scene shortly after 4am on Wednesday, December 27 where they discovered a 58-year-old driver, Oladele Adaramola, unconscious and unresponsive with trauma
Nonsponsored
BOERUM HILL – Back in July, we reported that a twelve-story, 72-unit condo was planned [/twelve-story-condo-will-replace-150-year-old-church-4th-avenue/] for the site where the Church of the Redeemer stood for 150 years. The Church of the Redeemer formerly located 24 4th Avenue, Photo via Property Shark by Kate Leonova (2007)The church, formerly located
community
GOWANUS – Despite requests from the community, the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/lpc/index.page] has decided not to designate the more than 100-year-old Gowanus Station building a landmark, Brownstoner [https://www.brownstoner.com/neighborhood/gowanus/gowanus-station-brooklyn-landmarks-preservation-commission-234-butler-street-epa-superfund/] reported last week. Gowanus Station building, 234 Butler
Business
PARK SLOPE – So many great restaurants [/tag/food-drink/] opened up in and around Park Slope in 2017. Some became instant neighborhood favorites while some sadly never caught on and shuttered. Below is a list of seven of our favorite spots that opened up this year. What’s your favorite new
Business
PROSPECT HEIGHTS – A new supermarket could potentially replace 15 parking spaces in an existing condo building located at 35 Underhill Avenue between Pacific and Dean Streets, according to New York YIMBY [https://newyorkyimby.com/2017/12/supermarket-proposed-for-35-underhill-avenue-prospect-heights-brooklyn.html] . The Washington, 35 Underhill Avenue (Photo: Joe Strini via Property Shark)The
Announcements
“Much of the silly violence that I see committed by high school or gang members starts by online taunting,” Brooklyn DA EricGonzalez said. “There’s so much bullying and taunting that happens online that then plays itself out in violence on the street; like fist fights in the schoolyard.” According