Central Brooklyn
CROWN HEIGHTS – A 20-year-old man was shot and killed as he exited a Franklin Avenue bodega early Saturday morning. 790 Franklin Avenue via Google MapsAt approximately 4:25am Saturday, September 16, the NYPD report that a man was shot in front of 790 Franklin Avenue. EMS transported the victim to
Central Brooklyn
CROWN HEIGHTS/PROSPECT HEIGHTS/PLG – Citi Bike [https://www.citibikenyc.com] will roll out the final phase of the bike share program’s 2017 expansion plan over the next few weeks, fulfilling the company’s goal to increase the number of shared blue bikes across NYC to 12,000 before
Announcements
BUSHWICK/CROWN HEIGHTS/SOUTH SLOPE – Affordable housing lotteries recently launched for three Brooklyn buildings. 810 Flushing Avenue via Google MapsFirst is Bushwick’s 810 Flushing Avenue (at Beaver Street) which has nine one-bedrooms available for $1,039/month. The seven-story building was built in 2016 and houses 42 units, according
Business
Do you recognize the guy in the photo? NYPD is looking for him in connection with a non-fatal shooting two weeks ago in Crown Heights [https://ny.eater.com/2017/8/30/16225372/brooklyn-wing-house-shooting]. Details are as follows: Two employees of Brooklyn Wing House (1218 Union Street), as well as
Central Brooklyn
CROWN HEIGHTS – Last Friday, September 8, NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver and City Council Member Laurie Cumbo hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Stroud Playground, kicking off the $5 million transformation the park will undergo as a part of the Community Parks Initiative. Stroud Playground Groundbreaking (Photo by: Daniel Avila,
Announcements
Sharifa Hodges, founder of Seneca Village Montessori (by Megan McGibney/BKLYNER) “I’m so excited!” Sharifa Hodges exclaims as she gives a tour of the site of her upcoming pre school, Seneca Village Montessori [http://www.senecavillagemontessori.com/about-us.html] in Crown Heights. “There will be three classrooms,” Hodges says
Central Brooklyn
CROWN HEIGHTS – Two people were injured during a fire that broke out early Tuesday morning in a high-rise apartment building in Crown Heights. 11 McKeever Place via Google MapsThe FDNY responded to a call at 11 McKeever Place, located at the corner of Montgomery Street and Zenita Thompson Place, at
Bed Stuy
PROSPECT HEIGHTS — On Wednesday night incumbent Laurie Cumbo (D) debated three opponents looking to take her seat representing Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, and Prospect Heights in the City Council. The debate was an impassioned affair, with Cumbo taking some heat halfway through the evening for her
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Central Brooklyn
The NYPD are looking for a man, whom they describe to be in his 60s or 70s, seen in the video below in connection to two recent robberies. The first incident occurred at approximately 12:30pm on Sunday, July 30. The suspect entered the 7-Eleven located at 146 Empire Boulevard
Announcements
“Toast of Brooklyn” is a wine, spirits and food tasting event that was created by Edmon Brathwaite a decade ago. What began as a celebration of Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood socioeconomic revitalization, has transformed into a truly spectacular event for the culturally diverse residents and visitors of Brooklyn New York, and
Arts & Culture
The leader of a costumed troupe speaks with a police officer manning the checkpoint at the beginning of the parade route. (Photo: Ben Foldy/BKLYNER)In response to a number of high-profile incidents of violence over the past few years [/tag/jouvert/], this year’s J’Ouvert celebration in Crown
Central Brooklyn
WEST INDIAN AMERICAN DAY JUNIOR CARNIVAL Saturday, September 02, 2017: 9:00 – 4:00 PM Formation: * St John’s Place between Kingston Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue Route: * St John’s Place between Kingston Avenue and Franklin Avenue * Franklin Avenue between St John’s Place and President Street * President Street between