DUMBO
DUMBO – There’s more to DUMBO than just being the most Instagrammed spot [http://gothamist.com/2016/07/26/that_dumbo_instagram.php] in the borough. The picturesque neighborhood located “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass” was designated a historic district by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission [https://www1.nyc.
Business
The new freelance hub in DUMBO will provide space to work and opportunities for professional development (Photo via Made in NYC)DUMBO – New Yorkers working freelance jobs in creative fields will have a new place to log in, learn and network in Brooklyn this October. Today, the Mayor’s office
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DUMBO – Michelin-starred pastry chef Ryan Butler debuted his second outpost of Butler Bake Shop & Espresso Bar [http://www.butler-nyc.com/] on Tuesday at 40 Water Street in DUMBO. Courtesy of Butler Bake Shop & Espresso BarThe 1,200-square-foot space offers seating for 36 customers inside and 16 outdoor seats.
Announcements
DUMBO – Decreasing campaign contribution limits, launching a citywide participatory budgeting program, and establishing term limits for community board members are some of the proposed changes to the NYC Charter Resolution. If approved to be on the ballot, the public can vote for them in the November elections. After months of
Bed Stuy
There’s lots of restaurant news in northern Brooklyn with many new eateries opened recently or coming soon. Take a look at our roundup below and let us know what we’ve missed. First up, a list of “27 Outstanding Coffee Shops in NYC” was posted on Eater on Tuesday.
Central Brooklyn
PROSPECT PARK/DUMBO – Looking for things to do on Thursdays throughout August? Prospect Park Alliance is offering free carousel rides and the Under the Archway Series continues in DUMBO with live music and art beneath the Manhattan Bridge. Prospect Park Carousel (Photo by Paul Martinka courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance)
Business
DUMBO – Joining the roster of retails shops and eateries opening up in DUMBO, J. Crew debuts a Men’s Shop at 55 Water Street today. Empire Stores facing the East River (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Located in the Empire Stores [http://www.empirestoresdumbo.com] complex by the Brooklyn waterfront,
Central Brooklyn
Police found a credit card skimmer on an ATM at Grimaldi’s pizza in DUMBO (Screenshot via Google Maps)DUMBO – Someone was trying to steal a little extra cheddar at Grimaldi’s. Police are looking for the man who installed a credit card skimmer on an ATM at the well-known
Arts & Culture
DITMAS PARK – In an age when digital distribution renders the avant garde just another playlist on Spotify, the Endangered Heart Quartet is making unique music not by going further out but by finding spaces in between. As violinist Jesse Mills [http://www.jesse-mills.com/JM/Jesse_Mills,_violin___Welcome.html]
DUMBO
DUMBO – Alloy Development is in contract to purchase 42-50 Jay Street from Phoenix House [https://www.phoenixhouse.org], The Real Deal [https://therealdeal.com/2018/07/17/3303323/] reports. 50 Jay Street, DUMBO via Google MapsThe non-profit addiction treatment and rehab organization Phoenix House announced in January [/mount-sinai-opens-urgent-care-center-dumbo-phoenix-house-selling-two-jay-street-properties/] that it
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – The bouncy, wooden pedestrian walkway that connects Brooklyn Heights to Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 1 has been closed to the public once again. Squibb Bridge (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Access to the 450 feet long Squibb Bridge [https://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/park/squibb-park-bridge], either from the Park
Bay Ridge
The Ocean Queen Rockstar, a 350-passenger ferry and the latest addition to the NYC fleet (Via NYC EDC)The first of the New York Ferry fleet’s new 350-passenger boats has arrived at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, making ready to begin service at the end of July. The $7.5