COVID-19
UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY The number of confirmed cases in Brooklyn still stands at 6, but it is most likely much higher. As of early this morning, the city had confirmed 10 additional cases, by 3 pm that number was up to 16, according to the Governor, bringing the total
COVID-19
Peter Harrison worries that collecting signatures may put the elderly at risk. Campaign Photo by Adrian Mikulak.Thirty-four candidates from across New York State submitted a petition [https://medium.com/@mel_27706/governor-cuomo-we-need-to-put-public-health-first-9d2eb426785e] to Governor Andrew Cuomo to suspend or reduce petitioning requirements needed to get on the ballot in
Downtown Brooklyn
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The redeveloped old Macy’s on Fulton Street will open in the fall of 2020 to welcome hundreds of 3, 4 and 5-year-olds at the new Whittle School [https://www.whittleschool.org/en]. We spoke to Larry Weiss, the former principal of Saint Ann’s and Brooklyn Friends,
Events
Past Cannonball Productions Event. Courtesy of Cannonball Productions.With a low alcohol content, low price tag, and a clever branding aesthetic that sits halfway between craft beer and soda, hard seltzer could easily be the most universally likable drink, and this spring there will be a festival to celebrate it
Business
Coney Island Avenue. Liena Zagare/BklynerYesterday, March 9, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced measures to help businesses affected or about to be affected by the coronavirus. The city is asking businesses to carry on, but if possible to allow employees to work remotely, or at stagger the hours so that
Development
Photo courtesy of Industry CitySUNSET PARK – Borough President Eric Adams approved Industry City’s rezoning request with a few caveats on Monday, March 9. Andrew Kimball, the CEO of Industry City, says he wants to use the additional space to create an “Innovation Economy District.” Borough President Adams endorsed this
COVID-19
There are now at least six confirmed cases in Brooklyn, Borough President Eric Adams’ Office confirmed this morning. As of this afternoon, 16 new cases have been confirmed in NYC, bringing total to 36, we are trying to get Brooklyn breakdown of the new cases and will update. Yesterday, March
Business
Jenny Sanz speaks about her sister. Liena Zagare/BklynerEarly last Sunday, March 1, ICE agents entered a local restaurant in Flatbush as the staff was preparing for the day ahead. They were looking for Maria. They found her in the basement of La Cabaña restaurant, 1062 Flatbush Avenue, just off
COVID-19
If you want to keep up to date with the City’s updates regarding coronavirus, text COVID to 692692. GRAVESEND — Residents of King David Nursing Home [https://www.kingdavidcenterrehab.com/?fbclid=IwAR3pWVfSuGwR16u2Azb5VEjDN5c4xZC-cyRg48akfTJuisNaae29rf-I6fU] on Cropsey Avenue have been exposed to coronavirus, COVID-19 [/first-case-of-coronavirus-in-nyc/], by a healthcare worker. Council Member Justin Brannan
Election 2020
Sen. Warren and Julian Castro at Kings Theatre. Liena Zagare/BklynerLast Thursday, Senator Elizabeth Warren announced she was dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. Her campaign spoke about a two-cent wealth tax, universal childcare, canceling student loan debt for 43 million Americans, reducing the racial wealth gap, breaking up
Bay Ridge
Brooklyn is a microcosm of the dumpling universe. Here, you can eat Tibetan momos, Georgian khinkali, and Cantonese har gow all in the same day, separated by little more than a train ride. Writer Nick Kindelsperger wrote in an article for the Chicago Tribune that “dumplings are delightful things, born
COVID-19
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams wants to start serving non-dairy milk alternatives to city kids [https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/education/ny-20200303-mpgpag5dqjftxjtv6ol4lwcguq-story.html] as part of a pilot program, saying the trans-fat and saturated fats in dairy products pose health risks to children. (NY Daily News) An MTA subway conductor