Greenpoint
GREENPOINT – A wild road rage incident that could have easily turned deadly was caught on camera in Greenpoint on Tuesday. A dramatic video shows two men fighting in the street as one of them swings a box cutter, according to police. When the fight is over, one of the participants
Bed Stuy
Whoever came up with the saying “Nothing is certain except death and taxes” left out one of life’s major inevitabilities: moving. Whether prompted by a new job, a change in circumstances, a birth or a death – moving gets harder each time, as you leave a community and place you
Greenpoint
Renderings of the bold new apartments proposed for Greenpoint (Via ODA) GREENPOINT – At the very north end of Brooklyn’s northernmost neighborhood, plans are in place for a new major development—and now there’s a rendering. The proposed six-story building is a bold design, with living areas elevated over
Greenpoint
GREENPOINT – Want to wish upon a star? A local stargazing group has just the opportunity for you—a free stargazing event open to the public tonight in Greenpoint. For a lot of Brooklynites, looking up at the night sky means spotting the skyline of Manhattan—the latest colors projected on
Bushwick
Councilmember Reynoso speaking at a press conference calling for reform to the private carting industry this spring (Via Twitter)After a waste equity bill aimed at capping the level of municipal garbage handled by certain neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx failed to pass last year, a new bill—
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
Bed Stuy
Salazar, center, will be interviewed tonight in Bushwick about her primary challenge for State Senate (Via Salazar for Senate [https://salazarforsenate.com/])BUSHWICK – Following the success of Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’s upset win in New York’s 14th Congressional District, attention is suddenly on upstart primary challenges from Democratic Socialists—like
Central Brooklyn
“Where To Watch [https://www.macys.com/social/fireworks/where-to-watch/?cm_sp=imp-_-fireworks-_-lp_wheretowatch_checkitout] ” The Macy’s 4th of July FireworksIt’s hard to believe that June is almost over and July 4th is just around the corner! The 42nd annual Macy’s July 4th Fireworks celebration
Downtown Brooklyn
SUNSET PARK – After a horrifying knife assault that severed a woman’s arm and two of her fingers in Sunset Park [/friday-crime-blotter-14/] last week, police have arrested the alleged perpetrator. Yong Lu, 35, was arrested yesterday on Sunday, June 24, said police. Lu was charged with attempted murder, two counts
Greenpoint
GREENPOINT – Police are looking for the suspect who assaulted and attempted to rape a woman yesterday afternoon in Greenpoint. The attack came around 3:30 pm yesterday, June 21, in the vicinity of Meeker and Kingsland Avenues, near the BQE. A man knocked at the door of the victim’s
Bushwick
The North Williamsburg traffic study is finally here… almost. While the final report is due to be released by the Department of Transportation in the near future, the DOT has already begun presenting the findings to a community that has waited patiently for results since the study was first announced
Bushwick
The North Williamsburg traffic study is finally here… almost. While the final report is due to be released by the Department of Transportation in the near future, the DOT has already begun presenting the findings to a community that has waited patiently for results since the study was first announced