Business
BROOKLYN – Here’s a list of nine new restaurants recently opened or coming soon around northwest Brooklyn. Bon appétit! Celestine [https://www.celestinebk.com/] One John Street, DUMBO (Now Open) Opened last Thursday, this new Mediterranean-inspired eatery situated on the DUMBO waterfront boasts an all-star team including Julian Brizzi (Rucola,
Business
October 29 marks the five year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. BKLYNER interviewed local business owners who were affected by the historic storm about their experiences and lessons learned. Photo courtesy of PowerHouseDUMBO – The PowerHouse Arena [https://www.powerhousearena.com/] was one of the pioneering businesses in DUMBO—the picturesque, waterfront
Central Brooklyn
It’s October, and while Brooklyn may be thousands of miles away from Germany, we can still make like they do in Munich and celebrate Oktoberfest by enjoying some of the borough’s finest, locally crafted beers. The DUMBO bid is hosting an Oktoberfest celebration from Friday, October 6 to
Announcements
Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/DUMBOBID/photos/a.551127124934745.1073741825.124869040893891/1389862564394526/?type=3&theater] DUMBO – It’s going to rain elephants in DUMBO tomorrow! The DUMBO Improvement District is hosting a new, annual block party on Washington Street on Thursday, September 28 from 5pm to 8pm. There
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DUMBO
[UPDATED: Wednesday, September 27 at 11:30am] The investigation on the “F” track at York Street station Tuesday afternoon turned out to be a “false report,” a NYPD representative said Wednesday morning. Following an investigation of an “unauthorized person on tracks,” police say that no one was found and no
DUMBO
DUMBO – The NYPD reports that an individual was struck by an “F” train at York Street station at approximately 4:25pm Tuesday afternoon. No other information is available at this time. The MTA tweeted that “F” train service is currently experiencing delays in both directions due to an investigation. >
Arts & Culture
Photoville shipping containers in Brooklyn Bridge Plaza against the Manhattan skyline. September 13, 2017. (Photo Allison Weintraub)DOWNTOWN — Back for its sixth year, Photoville [http://photoville.com/] displays works of photography in a pop-up village of refurbished shipping containers. Brooklyn non-profit United Photo Industries [http://www.unitedphotoindustries.com/] (UPI) builds
Bed Stuy
Photo by: BASIS Independent SchoolLauded for its array of well-rounded course options like Mandarin, arts, and engineering, BASIS Independent Brooklyn has captured the attention of families across New York City. BASIS Curriculum students are engaged and outperforming schools across the world, prepared with the content knowledge, critical thinking, and creative
Downtown Brooklyn
DUMBO – The historic cobblestones that give DUMBO some of its picturesque charm may have to be changed in order to comply with federal regulations. While preservationists seek to keep the streets’ historic charm, Crain’s reports [http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20170828/REAL_ESTATE/170829898] that changes may be inevitable.
Animals
In honor of National Dog Day [http://www.nationaldogday.com] tomorrow, real estate website StreetEasy [http://streeteasy.com/] and Rover [https://www.rover.com/new-york-city--ny--dog-boarding/], a nationwide dog walking and pet sitting network, conducted a study to find the best neighborhoods for dogs and dog-owners in New York City. >
Arts & Culture
Summer is winding down. There’s lots to do outdoors this weekend including concerts, walking tours, dance parties, even a soap box derby [/10th-annual-soap-box-derby-saturday/]! Don’t forget to celebrate National Dog Day [http://www.nationaldogday.com] on Saturday and check out the list of Battle of Brooklyn commemorative events [/commemorate-the-241st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-brooklyn/
Arts & Culture
Another weekend is here! There are lots of events taking place outdoors this weekend including Part 2 of the Soul Summit Music Festival, Coney Island’s 1st Annual Music Festival, Bed-Stuy’s 5th Annual Brooklyn Beer & Wine Fest, and BRIC’s final Celebrate Brooklyn! concert of the season. Check