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Dec
16
Brooklyn’s Oldest Butchers

Brooklyn’s Oldest Butchers

A photo of young John McFadden Sr. (far left) standing next to owner Martin Lang at Staubitz Market in 1980
8 min read
Dec
13
Pizza Duct-Taped to a Wall on Sale in Greenpoint for $100,000

Pizza Duct-Taped to a Wall on Sale in Greenpoint for $100,000

The masterpiece “Pizza” at Fornino. Courtesy of Michael Ayoub.GREENPOINT — Brooklyn chef and restaurateur put up a $100,000 masterpiece
2 min read
Dec
12
Philadelphia’s Favorite Fried Chicken Comes to Brooklyn

Philadelphia’s Favorite Fried Chicken Comes to Brooklyn

BUSHWICK — Redcrest Fried Chicken [https://www.redcrestfriedchicken.com] is a Philadelphia favorite [https://www.phillyvoice.com/fried-chicken-day-best-places-fried-chicken-philadelphia/] . Since it’s
4 min read
Dec
09
Openings and Closings: Tofu, Tacos, and Tavernas

Openings and Closings: Tofu, Tacos, and Tavernas

Welcome back to this week’s openings and closings. We welcome a new Fifth Avenue Greek spot, a Philadelphia favorite,
4 min read
Dec
09
Rezonings Underestimated Development and Displacement in both Williamsburg and Park Slope, Study Shows

Rezonings Underestimated Development and Displacement in both Williamsburg and Park Slope, Study Shows

Construction at Greenpoint Landing continues apace, with a second tower rising next to One Blue Slip. Paul Stremple/Bklyner.WILLIAMSBURG/
7 min read
Nov
26
North Brooklyn Rents Rising Fastest Across the City, Says New Report

North Brooklyn Rents Rising Fastest Across the City, Says New Report

NORTH BROOKLYN — North Brooklyn has the city’s fastest rising rents, according to a new report by Street Easy [https:
1 min read
Nov
14
Openings and Closings: Breads, Bars, and Goodbyes

Openings and Closings: Breads, Bars, and Goodbyes

Welcome back to openings and closings. This week, we welcome lots of new bakeries (we can smell the bread already)
4 min read
Nov
13
Pierozek: An Authentic Pierogi Shop Comes to Greenpoint

Pierozek: An Authentic Pierogi Shop Comes to Greenpoint

Savory pierogis at Pierozek. Courtesy of STUNTMANpr.GREENPOINT — Alexandra Kucharski was born into a Polish family in Greenpoint. Her parents,
4 min read
Nov
11
Crime & Fires: Dog kidnapped in Bushwick, Eggs Thrown at Boro Park Shul, Multiple Shootings, & More

Crime & Fires: Dog kidnapped in Bushwick, Eggs Thrown at Boro Park Shul, Multiple Shootings, & More

Crime scene at Flatlands shooting. Lloyd Mitchell/Bklyner.BORO PARK — A group of neighborhood youths went on an egging spree
2 min read
Oct
25
Social Service Centers Coming to New Bushwick Location Across the Luxury Rheingold Development

Social Service Centers Coming to New Bushwick Location Across the Luxury Rheingold Development

New HRA center in Bushwick. Irina Groushevaia/Bklyner.BUSHWICK — A former industrial space in Bushwick has been revamped into a
4 min read