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Our Attorney General Eric Schneiderman does not mess around. In response to today’s FCC vote, he just announced that he will lead a multistate lawsuit to stop the rollback of net neutrality: “The FCC’s vote to rip apart net neutrality is a blow to New York consumers, and
Announcements
Wheated, bar in the front, dining room in the back.Photo by Linda McKeeDITMAS PARK – Some super local food news. Starting this Friday, December 15th, the bar at Wheated [http://wheatedbrooklyn.com/] (905 Church Ave), which features an excellent and quite possibly – largest whiskey collection in Brooklyn will open at
Arts & Culture
Dancers tore up the lighted floor while celebrating the 40th anniversary of “Saturday Night Fever” (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BAY RIDGE – While bitter cold struck the borough last night, a disco inferno was burning in Bay Ridge, with a one-night-only recreation the the 2001 Space Odyssey Nightclub, which was featured in
Arts & Culture
This chilly weekend offers lots of opportunities to get some holiday shopping done and indulge in holiday treats. There are also three productions of The Nutcracker (one by Brooklyn Ballet, one by The State Ballet Theatre of Russia, and a hip-hop version featuring Kurtis Blow) and diverse musical performances. With
Big Story
SUNSET PARK – Last October, as the temperature outside plummeted, the heat in my Sunset Park apartment would not go above 60 degrees. Multiple conversations with the landlord, Adel Eskander, and the building’s super – co-owner Sameh Boutros – yielded apologies and promises, but no improvements. Soon, both landlord and super began
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Joshua Colon will serve 15 to life for killing Phil Dellegrazie in 2016 (Photo via District Attorney’s Office)A Brooklyn man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison today for running over and killing a man as he was stealing the victim’s truck in 2016. The
Announcements
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams announced today plans for two New Year’s Eve celebrations [http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/event/new-years-eve-countdown-to-2018/] taking place concurrently at Coney Island and Prospect Park. Prospect Park AllianceThis is the fourth year for the joint celebrations, giving Brooklyn residents greater access to free family-friendly festivities.
Food & Drink
A few months ago I was watching Ken Burns’s Vietnam documentary and when I got to episode 10 on PBS online, I was shut out, as the airtime for that film had expired by one day. I decided then and there to sign up for a THIRTEEN Passport membership
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Cuthbert Thomas, missing from in Flatbush Ditmas Park since 12/9/17 (Photo via DCPI)FLATBUSH DITMAS PARK – The New York City Police department is asking for help locating 89-year old Cuthbert Thomas, missing since Friday, December 9. Thomas was last seen around 7:00 pm at his home, on
Bensonhurst
Michael Sciaraffo in his Bensonhurst living room.BENSONHURST – The sight of Michael Sciaraffo’s living room is every child’s dream come true. From Barbie dolls and action figures to sports items and art supplies, hundreds of toys are stacked up in what has become Brooklyn’s version of the
Downtown Brooklyn
BOERUM HILL – Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today that a 45-year-old man has been indicted for murder in connection to the fatal shooting of a Staten Island man in front of a Dunkin’ Donuts on 4th Avenue [/nypd-releases-video-suspect-4th-avenue-killing/] in September. Brooklyn Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street (Photo by
Business
PARK SLOPE – A charming new Italian eatery has opened up at 172 5th Avenue in the former The Perfect Potato space. La Vellutata, 172 5th Avenue (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)According to its menu, La Vellutata [https://www.instagram.com/lavellutatanyc/] “represents the spirit” and the “quality of Italian tradition,