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Another Motorcycle Crash in North Brooklyn Kills Bushwick Resident

The intersection of Broadway and Union, where a motorcyclist was killed over the weekend (Screenshot via Google Maps)WILLIAMSBURG – A motorcycle crash over the weekend claimed a man’s life, making the third fatality for motorcyclists in North Brooklyn in recent weeks. Angel Perez, 39, was riding his motorcycle through

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Construction Worker Killed in Accident Near Broadway Junction

The job site at 1949 Broadway, where a construction worker was killed over the weekend (Screenshot via Google Maps)BUSHWICK – A construction worker was crushed to death in an accident at a job site near Broadway Junction in Bushwick over the weekend, police confirmed. The accident took place around 3:

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Bed-Stuy’s First Starbucks Prioritizes Job Training, Community Space

A coffee tasting preceded opening remarks at the new Starbucks in Bed-Stuy, where 95% of the staff lives in the neighborhood. (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER) BED-STUY -Starbucks, often seen as synonymous with corporate expansion and gentrification, is coming to Bed-Stuy—and so far, it’s being welcomed with open arms. The

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Morning Crime Blotter: Bird Thieves, Would-Be Purse-Snatchers and More

WILLIAMSBURG – Police are looking the man who stole a Blue Quaker bird from the Petland store at 92 Graham Avenue and Seigel Street. Around 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 5, the bird thief entered the exotic bird cage at the pet store, using a paper towel wrapped around his

Announcements

City Reaches Settlement in Broadway Triangle Discrimination Suit

A rendering of proposed development in the Broadway Triangle (Image via Dept of City Planning)WILLIAMSBURG – A court settlement in the discrimination case against the Broadway Triangle housing development was announced earlier this week, stipulating changes to the planned housing that critics decried as racially biased. Two-thirds of planned apartments

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Weekend Events: November 16-19 (Podcast Festival, Transgiving, Chili Competitions & More)

Cold weather is definitely here, but there’s still plenty activities to get you outside this weekend! Bundle up, brave the elements and enjoy all Brooklyn has to offer! Chow down on Thai ice cream or check out the world of podcasting, or revel in Verdi’s classic “La Traviata”

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Weekend Crime Blotter: Identity of 3rd Bed-Stuy Home Invasion Suspect Released, Cops Find 97 Pounds Of Marijuana In Crown Heights And More

BEDFORD-STUYVESANT – The NYPD released on Friday the name of the third suspect wanted in connection to the death of 91-year-old Waldiman Thompson during a home invasion/robbery in Bed-Stuy earlier this month. Police are searching for 43-year-old Howard Morris who has 11 prior arrests and is allegedly the man seen

News

Design Revealed for 27-Story Williamsburg Rental

545 Broadway (Rendering via Blesso Properties)WILLIAMSBURG – Renderings were revealed this week for a new mixed-use rental high-rise to be constructed above the Lincoln Savings Bank in Williamsburg. The 27-story building will have 218 units rental property, with office and retail space below, 6sqft reports [https://www.6sqft.com/revealed-27-story-tower-at-lincoln-savings-bank-site-will-be-tallest-in-east-williamsburg/

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Motorcyclist Killed In Bushwick

The corner of Broadway and Arion Place, looking north (Screenshot via Google Maps)BUSHWICK – A collision early this morning on Broadway left a Brooklyn motorcyclist dead. Police responded to a 911 call about a motorcycle accident at Broadway and Arion Place at 2:47 am, finding Habib Doukoure lying unconscious

Arts & Culture

Broadway Comes To Fort Greene Park On Friday

Broadway is coming to Brooklyn! (Courtesy Instagram/lilalikesyou [https://www.instagram.com/p/BHqm1KiDJSe/])The cast of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical is coming to Fort Greene Park [/?s=fort+greene+park]. Cast members will perform a series of excerpts from the musical about the native Brooklynite for the public

Arts & Culture

New Utrecht High Grad Anthony Ramos Wins Grammy For Role In ‘Hamilton’ [Video]

New Utrecht High School [http://www.newutrechthighschoolnyc.com/] graduate Anthony Ramos [https://www.ibdb.com/Person/View/501276] won his first Grammy award last night for his breakout role in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed new Broadway show “Hamilton.” [http://www.broadway.com/shows/hamilton-broadway/] The multi-ethnic cast of the hip

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Sunday: Regina Opera Launches 45th Season With “Salute To Broadway” Concert

Basilica Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Source: acordova [https://www.flickr.com/photos/acordova/4870070592/]/Flickr)Regina Opera is gearing up for its “Salute to Broadway” Concert [http://www.nycharities.org/events/EventLevels.aspx?ETID=7578] this Sunday, featuring two hours of show-stopping Broadway and popular tunes. Six of Regina

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Sheepshead Bay Resident Needs Your Vote For Chance To Sing During Super Bowl

A Sheepshead Bay resident is one of five finalists competing for a chance to join the cast of Broadway’s Rock of Ages and sing during the Super Bowl broadcast on February 2. The cast of Rock of Ages will perform [http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/ROCK-OF-AGES-JERSEY-BOYS-to-Perform-at-NFL-Tailgate-Party-22-20140122] as part of

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Famous X-Men Share A Hot Dog And Some Corn At Nathan’s, Seek Company Of Spock

Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen) putting aside their mutant differences to enjoy lunch at Nathan’s (Source: Twitter via Geeks Of Doom).A pair of incredibly legendary and awesome actors paid a visit to Coney Island last week and chowed down on some Nathan’s Famous (1310

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New Utrecht Alumn, Broadway Photog Leo Friedman Dies At 92

Lawrence and Kert in the iconic promotional photo for West Side Story (source: by Leo Friedman via gilsbroadwayblog.blogspot.com)Leo Friedman, a photographer who is best known for his portrayals of Broadway musicals during their golden age – which occurred between the 1940’s and 1960’s – died on December