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Announcements

Jumaane Williams On Running For Lieutenant Governor And Being a Powerful Activist

Photo: NY City CouncilFLATBUSH – Jumaane Williams [http://jumaanewilliams.com/], representing the 45th City Council district, is quite hopeful that he’ll become the next lieutenant governor of New York. Williams officially announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor in the last week of February [/williams-lieutenant-governor/], confirming all speculations [/councilmember-jumaane-williams-eyes-position-of-lieutenant-governor/]. Williams was

Central Brooklyn

6 Eggs-cellent Easter Egg Hunts In Brooklyn

Easter is Sunday, April 1. Put on an Easter bonnet, grab a basket, and bring the family to an Easter Egg Hunt! Note that some of the events listed might sell out, so check first and make a reservation if required. Know of any other great Easter egg hunts around

Announcements

City Commission Landmarks Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh

The Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh was built in the early 20th-century (Via NYC LPC)WILLIAMSBURG – The iconic Dime Savings Bank of Williamsburgh is now officially a New York City individual landmark, designated today by the Landmarks Preservation Committee for its design and role in Williamsburg’s development as a

Downtown Brooklyn

City Point’s Luxury Condo Building Launches Sales Starting At $837K

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Brooklyn Point [/brooklyn-point-new-downtown-condo-tower-will-boroughs-tallest-now/], the only tower in the City Point complex featuring apartments for sale as well as the “ highest residential infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere [/brooklyn-point-will-boast-highest-rooftop-pool-city/],” launched sales last week [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/brooklyn-point-first-and-only-for-sale-residence-at-city-point-in-downtown-brooklyn-launches-sales-300618268.html] . Pho

Central Brooklyn

They Had One Job … (Poll)

PROSPECT PARK SOUTH – The rather substantial pothole smack in the middle of the intersection of Marlborough and Albemarle Roads has been filled. As you can sort of see, the orange cone that had been warning neighbors, is still there, embedded in asphalt. [poll id=”5″]

Announcements

Lottery Launches For 38 Affordable Units At 555 Waverly Avenue

CLINTON HILL – The lottery for 38 newly constructed affordable units at 555 Waverly Avenue launches tomorrow, March 27. Rendering of 555 Waverly Avenue via HTO Architect [http://www.hto-architect.com/555-waverly.php]The units are part of an eight-story, 190-apartment building that replaces a former commercial bakery, according to Curbed

Announcements

Hundreds In Coney Island Attend The #MarchForOurLives

Photo: Liena ZagareCONEY ISLAND – “Hey, hey. Ho, Ho. Gun violence gotta go.” The Coney Island boardwalk reverberated with the sound of loud, powerful chants against gun violence during the March For Our Lives, last Saturday, March 24. The neighborhood march was just one of 800 marches across the nation, [http:

News

Plumb Beach’s Once Broken Bike Path Gets Second Stretch Paved

The original stretch of Plumb Beach Bike path that got repaired in 2015 (Via Sheepshead Bites)SHEEPSHEAD BAY – A few years ago, repairs were finally made to the Plumb Beach Bike Path, which had been damaged in Hurricane Ida as far back as 2009. Now, it seems the city has

News

Driver Who Killed Two Children Previously Involved In Another Hit-And-Run

PARK SLOPE – Last week it was reported that improperly filed paperwork reporting a September hit-and-run incident involving Dorothy Bruns, the driver who killed two children in Park Slope earlier this month [/details-released-mondays-deadly-collision-park-slope/], allowed the motorist to stay on the road and continue driving. Scene following the crash at 9th Street

Announcements

Planned Overnight Work On Dean Street Rescheduled For Wed. (Mar 28) – Sat. (Mar 31)

PROSPECT HEIGHTS – The planned closure [/dean-street-between-flatbush-6th-will-be-closed-for-four-nights-next-week/] of Dean Street between Flatbush & 6th Avenues for four nights of roadwork has been rescheduled for this week starting Wednesday at 10pm. Via Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park Report [https://atlanticyardsreport.blogspot.com/2018/03/overnight-work-planned-for-dean-street_23.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=

Boerum Hill

Save Our Sunlight: Protesters Rally Against Alloy’s Shadow-Casting Towers

FORT GREENE – Community groups rallied outside the Brownstoner RADD Awards last Thursday (March 22) to protest Alloy Development’s 80 Flatbush project [/will-mega-project-80-flatbush-cast-shadow-downtown-brooklyn/]. Protesters outside RADD Awards, March 22, 2018 (Photo courtesy of Save Our Sunlight)Alloy was slated to receive two RADD Awards [https://www.brownstoner.com/announcement/brownstoner-radd-awards-2018-full-list-winners-tickets-pat-kiernan/

Arts & Culture

25th Anniversary Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade [PHOTOS]

BAY RIDGE – A week after the city celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with parades from Manhattan to Park Slope [/43rd-annual-brooklyn-st-patricks-day-parade-photos/], the Southern Brooklyn community turned out in droves for the 25th Anniversary Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The day was overcast and chilly, but spirits were high as