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Cyclist holds a sign calling attention to the death of Aurilla Lawrence who was killed last Thursday night on her bike. Todd Maisel/BklynerWILLIAMSBURG – “A ray of sunshine in a dark world.” That was the message at a memorial gathering of tearful bike messengers from throughout the city on Broadway
northern brooklyn
A fire roared through Kent Avenue at Broadway when workmen hit a 12-inch gas main while replacing water mains, injuring three workmen who were working in the trench this morning. Todd Maisel/BklynerWILLIAMSBURG – A 12-inch gas main was apparently ruptured by workers replacing a water main on Kent Avenue at
Events
WILLIAMSBURG – The room is packed. People are squeezing past one another for the few empty seats in the middle of the audience. A bright, fluorescent sign with the words “On Air” hangs from the ceiling, adding an extra bit of gleam to the stage where the live audio programming and
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WILLIAMSBURG – A cycle that doesn’t seem to end. Another cyclist was struck and run over by a tanker truck, which did not care enough to stay at the scene. On February 28 at around 11:36 p.m., cops responded to a collision on Broadway near Marcy Avenue and
Arts & Culture
Looking to try something new this weekend? Check out a variety of local art events happening around Brooklyn that explore different types of mediums. Try out a sound bath at the Brooklyn Music School or completely immerse yourself in audio with the weekend-long On Air Fest. If you’re looking
Announcements
The MTA crew getting part of a tree off the track on Feb 25. (Photo: MTA)High winds, downed trees, signal problems, automatic brakes, and a sick passenger – and how was your commute? This morning one Ditmas Park resident told us they were going to vote (Public Advocate special elections
Announcements
Driver recklessly drives on the sidewalk along Harrison Avenue in front of Central United Talmudical Academy (CUTA) in front of three young girls. (Screenshot: Williamsburg News Twitter post)WILLIAMSBURG — Brooklyn appears to have its own congestion issues, so much so that some drivers use the sidewalk as an extra lane.
Bushwick
Women of the Chabad of Bushwick light candles in the window to rededicate the synagogue and bring in the Sabbath. Todd Maisel/BklynerBUSHWICK – The Jewish community of the Chabad of Bushwick showed their resilience on the Sabbath Friday night, February 22, by lighting candles in the very window of the
Central Brooklyn
SPONSORED: City Councilmember and lifelong Brooklyn resident Rafael Espinal is running to be New York’s next Public Advocate in a special election on February 26th. With a diverse coalition of supporters including the Freelancers Union, environmental activists, small business people, and the Teamsters, he’s in a strong position
Announcements
A Microscopic Look at the Measles Virus (Source: Center For Disease Control via Wikimedia Commons)WILLIAMSBURG — The measles toll in Brooklyn jumped to 90 with 15 new cases in Williamsburg since October 2018, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The health department said eight
Central Brooklyn
New Yorkers all know how proud the MTA is of the beautiful stations built for the extension of the 2nd Avenue Subway. The MTA told us so. Governor Cuomo was photographed at the opening of the beautiful new stations. The price tag was high. You can see where the money
Arts & Culture
Lose yourself in one of the many arts-related events happening throughout Brooklyn this weekend. Gallery Players will be showing a new take on a classic fairy tale in Once Upon a Mattress while The Bed Stuy Art Stroll will explore arts, hip-hop, and murals during their self-guided tour. There are