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Rendering of Ocean Drive [https://oceandrivenyc.com/].Ocean Drive, [https://oceandrivenyc.com/] (formerly Ocean Dreams) the latest ‘Miami-inspired’ double tower apartment complex in Coney Island at 3514 Surf Avenue, will have a D’Agostino supermarket on the ground floor. Plans are in place for the store to open by the
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The outside of the new Williamsburg location. Courtesy of Levain.Levain Bakery [https://levainbakery.com/], famous for their thick and gooey cookies that inspire blocks-long lines, is opening its first Brooklyn location. The new store has been in the works for over a year, and will open in Williamsburg this
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Owner Chris Gandsy. Courtesy of @blackownedbklyn.People often don’t realize Chris Gandsy’s biscuits are gluten-free – even after they’ve eaten a few. He’s made them for plenty of southerners, he said, who might say little other than “these are some damn good biscuits.” Gandsy, who owns the
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Phase Two of New York City’s reopening plan began on Monday, and with it came the new permissions for outdoor dining at the city’s restaurants. Over 4,000 restaurants were approved for the permits to set up seats on sidewalks and take over parking spots adjacent to their
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By Greg David, originally published in THE CITY [https://www.thecity.nyc/2020/6/22/21299263/nyc-phase-two-hits-likely-bottom-on-job-loss] The city lost 20% of its jobs in three months, with low-wage workers hardest hit. As Phase 2 of return begins, a full rebound is four years away, economists predict. After three months
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Even though you may be more house-bound than usual, there are still lots of ways to celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday around Brooklyn. Enjoy a take-out meal, a picnic, or gift dad something from a local shop. Food Boxes A burger from Concord Hill. Photo courtesy of Concord Hill.
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When owner Marina Charny began working on Beer Garage in January, she thought it would take her about a year to open. She planned on doing much of the work on the space herself, along with her manager, and was okay with taking her time. Instead, a pandemic hit, forcing
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CrossFit gym managers, patrons, and trainers have been reeling the last week following racist comments made by their CEO, George Glassman. The comments eventually prompted Glassman’s resignation from the company, as well as many gyms to de-affiliate. Brooklyn’s CrossFit Outbreak is one such gym, and will be changing
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Brooklyn Protests, June 1. By Adrian Childress/BklynerAs we enter into our second week of protests, now with an 8:00 pm curfew, action has become more necessary than ever. In addition to contacting your representatives, donating to charitable organizations, and voicing your support for the Black Lives Matter movement
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May 28, 2020–Brooklyn– Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo hosts his daily Coronavirus briefing at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in Brooklyn. The Governor will sign an order today allowing private businesses to require customers to wear face masks on their premises.. (Kevin P.
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Cinco De Mayo restaurant on Cortelyou Road pre-pandemic. Liena Zagare/Bklyner This morning as the Mayor was discussing the first phase of reopening New York City, a group of New York Councilmembers, restaurant owners, and advocates met via Zoom to discuss the latest efforts to help their industry recover. They
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When the COVID-19 pandemic first began hitting New York City, Keavy Landreth decided to close her bakery bar Butter & Scotch, [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiPupqi89TpAhUVhHIEHXEtBsMQFjAAegQIIBAC&