COVID-19
Yesterday’s reporting from the NY State, of 19,803 people tested, 491 were positive for CIVID-19 – 2.5%. The 7-day positivity average is 2.3% in Brooklyn. The Yellow zone rate keeps going up and is now at 4.44% 7-day rolling, up from 4.12% yesterday. Still one
community
Planting a commemorative tree near the Parkside + Ocean Avenue entrance, next to a tree felled by Hurricane Isaias. (Photo via Prospect Park Alliance)PROSPECT PARK – A record-breaking 75 trees were planted to honor loved ones this season in Prospect Park, raising $150,000 for sustaining the Park in the process.
Announcements
Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] MIDWOOD – A 69-year-old neighbor is dead after being struck by a
Central Brooklyn
Kings Cares annual Thanksgiving Luncheon in 2018. Courtesy of Kings Theatre. FLATBUSH – The fourth annual ‘Kings Cares Thanksgiving Luncheon [https://www.kingstheatre.com/]’ is back. The beloved tradition will look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but traditional Thanksgiving meals will still be hot, just as they were
community
One of the vehicles involved in the fatal crash this morning. (Photo via Loudlabs)WILLIAMSBURG – A 28-year-old man is dead after a three-car crash took place early this morning after a car’s tire blew out. On Wednesday, November 25, at around 1:10 a.m., a 30-year-old man was
Bushwick
When the city hits 3% 7-day positivity for COVID-19, it will be deemed an Orange zone, Governor Andrew Cuomo said this week, and with that come additional measures to contain the pandemic. Right now, the 7-day positivity rate is hovering around 2.5%. Further restrictions on indoor dining and other
Central Brooklyn
Legislation legalizing electric-powered bicycles and scooters went into effect [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/ebikes.shtml?fbclid=IwAR1Ct9akTcl2UVxKFJje3PFgaaU-nhJW8pV73BEBQm09QYwOhnFzyxfwiNo] on Monday, November 23rd. The new rules represent a major victory for advocates who see e-bikes and e-scooters as a safer, pandemic-friendly alternative to private cars and who saw
Central Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, 18,642 people got tested, and 453 or 2.4% tested positive for COVID-19, 7-day rolling average is at 2.3%, still the second-lowest rate in the city for the most populous borough. In the Yellow-zone, the infection rate is at 4.12% on 7-day rolling, a number
Announcements
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray celebrate David Dinkins’ 90th Birthday at Gracie Mansion on Monday, July 10th, 2017. Edwin J. Torres/Mayoral Photography Office.David Dinkins, New York City’s first and only Black mayor who served one term died yesterday at 93-years-old.
Central Brooklyn
Industry CityThis holiday season, there will be two skating rinks in Sunset Park. Industry City’s Ice Rink will be increased from last year’s size and open every Thursday – Sunday from November 27th to March 1st * Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 pm * Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 pm * Saturday:
Announcements
Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police-tape?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] SHEEPSHEAD BAY – A 26-year-old man is dead after a driver struck
Announcements
Mayor Bill de Blasio announces the groundbreaking on the 681-seat school building for the Medgar Evers College Preparatory School in partnership with the Department of Education (DOE), the School Construction Authority (SCA), and CUNY. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.CROWN HEIGHTS – A new 681 seat, five-story building is coming