‘Round Brooklyn: The Best Stories From Your Favorite Borough


With the whole weekend ahead, now’s a great chance to catch up on the news highlights outside of our neighborhood. We’ve been training all week, and have the best catches from our sister sites this week.

Del Rio Diner says farewell after 40 years in business. [Bensonhurst Bean]

Teens trash “divisive” pro-Trump sign hanging in Dyker Beach Park. [BB]

Jigglypuff in Prospect Park, Gastly in the Gowanus: ‘Pokémon Go’ takes over the neighborhood. [Park Slope Stoop]

No arrests made in 3 local attempted rapes; New incident reported in nearby Prospect Heights. [PSS]

Sketches show the landmarked Shore Theater will be converted into a hotel. [Sheepshead Bites]

Rock legend Joe Parry collapsed during a show at the Coney Island Amphitheater. [SB]

Pequena comes up big. [Fort Greene Focus]

Kids and their parents gather for peace march in Fort Greene Park. [FGF]

MTA train operator in custody after man jumps in front of R train. [Sunset Park Voice]

In wake of shootings, Brooklyn holds interfaith vigil for stronger police-community relations. [SPV]