Central Brooklyn
FLATBUSH – Sector meetings differ from the monthly Precinct Community Council meetings in that they are held by the Neighborhood Community Officers of a particular area. The intent is to deal specifically with ongoing issues of the spot. In the past, the meetings were held at the St Pauls Church on
Central Brooklyn
Photo: Loudlabs NYCFLATBUSH – A 67-year-old woman was killed by an 18-wheel tractor-trailer as she was crossing the street. The driver left the scene. On Wednesday, April 3rd, at about 4:48 a.m., Linda Douglass was attempting to cross Flatbush Avenue at the intersection of Nostrand Avenue. She was about
Central Brooklyn
PROSPECT PARK – The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the man seen in the photos and video below in connection to three recent attacks in Prospect Park. Via NYPDThe first incident happened at approximately 5:15pm on Sunday, February 24 inside the park between East Drive
east flatbush
EAST FLATBUSH — Some people in East Flatbush call Kings Highway, “Kings Speedway,” in spite of the numerous speed and bus lane cameras and heavy police patrols. But Tuesday evening, speed was responsible for the death of yet another man in the space of three weeks, only blocks apart as a
Central Brooklyn
FLATBUSH — Former City Councilman Jumaane Williams vacated his seat on March 20 after winning a crowded race for Public Advocate. Now, 11 candidates are gearing up for another looming special election, to occupy the empty seat, slated for May 14. In Alphabetical order, they are Anthony Alexis, Anthony Beckford, Monique
Arts & Culture
FLATBUSH – Last November NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray announced that U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm will be honored [/city-announces-shirley-chisholm-monument-near-prospect-park/] with a monument at the Parkside Avenue (at Ocean Ave.) entrance to Prospect Park. The Chisholm statue was the first announced in the She Built NYC [https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/
Central Brooklyn
Chief Joe McKie is greeted by firefighters after the blaze and wished well on his upcoming retirement. Todd Maisel/BklynerFLATBUSH – Battalion Chief Joseph McKie returned to the 41st Battalion headquarters on Snyder Avenue in Flatbush to pick up his harness and rope – to return to the quartermaster as he prepared
Business
PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDEN — These aren’t your momma’s biscuits. Christoper Gandsy adored his grandmother’s buttery biscuits, but he ran into trouble when he tried to duplicate her South Carolinian tradition for his family. “My wife has a gluten allergy and we wanted that southern experience,” said Gandsy owner,
Announcements
EAST FLATBUSH — When Allyson Martinez bought her home in 2017, she already knew of the incessant badgering some neighbors received about selling their properties. So it was no surprise when she walked towards her home on Farragut Road to see a door hanger that read, “You should probably move to
Announcements
Cars parked in Brooklyn. Kadia Goba /BklynerEAST FLATBUSH — The decline in crime at the 67 pct. seems to be causing a false sense of security in East Flatbush, leading to an uptick in car thefts, cops say, advising folks that it is still a good idea to lock your car
Announcements
BROOKLYN — It’s that time of the year. Purim’s here! Coined the most “joyous date on the Jewish calendar,” festivities start just after 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 20 when many will break a day-long fast. The holiday commemorates the 356 B.C.E. nullification of a Persian
affordable housing
146 Linden Blvd. (2019) Photo: Kadia Goba/BklynerFLATBUSH — Developers are currently accepting applications for six affordable apartments at a new rental development at 146 Linden Blvd. between Bedford and Rogers Avenues. The new 8-story structure features 16,507 sq. ft. of residential space and 16 units, of which six units