Development
[UPDATED: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 5pm] The NYC Department of Buildings [DOB] reached out to Bklyner with the following clarifications. “DOB has issued several violations to the building owner already for failure to comply with a DOB issued Stop Work Order,” wrote Andrew Rudansky, DOB Senior Deputy Press Secretary.
affordable housing
CROWN HEIGHTS — Droves of people came out to a scoping hearing Tuesday where opponents and supporters battled it out over a rezoning plan that would allow the building of two 39-story mixed use towers along Franklin Avenue at the site of the old Spice Factory. A crowd gathers outside of
Central Brooklyn
KENSINGTON – “I want to say, I enjoyed my grilled cheese a lot–and the barbecue beans, I was impressed. Yeah, so, this is change I can believe in.” Mayor Bill de Blasio (l) and NYC DOE Chancellor Richard Carranza (r) sampled some of the new foods in the school cafeteria
Announcements
Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Borough President Eric Adams honored a sergeant and four organizations for their work, hoping people get inspired and encouraged to give back just like these organizations and individuals did. “This diverse group of public servants, faith leaders, and small businesses share a common commitment,” Adams
Business
PARK SLOPE – In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8) the Park Slope 5th Avenue BID [http://parkslopefifthavenuebid.com/?fbclid=IwAR0DEjHTtYQJywQVncHIf3S24IVsHXBHT0wzWdng-qBwRGRLiBR8Ea82M_Q] ‘s Joanna Tallantire and Mark Caserta are tying red ribbons in front of women-owned businesses along the corridor. Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID’s Joanna Tallantire and
Arts & Culture
Escape the cold by learning something new this weekend! There are various events and discussions throughout the borough to satisfy any interest. Celebrate International Women’s Day with a dance party at Littlefield or with Interference Archive at their Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon. Check out what’s new this week and don’
Bay Ridge
Parents gathered in District 20 in south Brooklyn for a town hall where many of the questions centered on the city’s plans to integrate specialized high schools. Photo Christina Veiga/ChalkbeatBy Christina Veiga, Chalkbeat. Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza was cut off by a chorus of boos. He faced about
Central Brooklyn
Happy Women’s History Month [https://womenshistorymonth.gov/about/]! For more than 30 years March has been the designated month to commemorate the many contributions women have made in American history. From the Office of Assembly Member Rodneyse BichotteThe national celebration began in 1981 when Congress passed a bill authorizing
community
Cyclist holds a sign calling attention to the death of Aurilla Lawrence who was killed last Thursday night on her bike. Todd Maisel/BklynerWILLIAMSBURG – “A ray of sunshine in a dark world.” That was the message at a memorial gathering of tearful bike messengers from throughout the city on Broadway
celebrity
BARCLAYS CENTER – The 2019 NBA 2K League Draft [https://2kleague.nba.com/news/ronnie-2ks-top-40-rankings-for-2019-nba-2k-league-draft/] is at 5 p.m. tonight at Barclays Center, and if you have no idea what that is, you’re probably NOT a millennial who grew up assuming the persona of Michael Jordan, LeBron James or
Events
PARK SLOPE/WINDSOR TERRACE – Rainbows will mix with the customary shades of green this year as Brooklyn Irish LGBTQ Organization [https://www.facebook.com/groups/bkirishlgbtq/permalink/2575318046028283/] (BILO) makes history as the first LGBTQ organization to march in the Brooklyn St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Assembly Member Robert Carroll
Events
WILLIAMSBURG – The room is packed. People are squeezing past one another for the few empty seats in the middle of the audience. A bright, fluorescent sign with the words “On Air” hangs from the ceiling, adding an extra bit of gleam to the stage where the live audio programming and