Central Brooklyn
Photo by Chun KitToday, New York solemnly remembers those lost 17 years ago in the 9/11 attacks—our hearts are with the families and friends who carry on their memories. Ahead of the Manhattan commemorations, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams held a 9/11 remembrance at Brooklyn Borough Hall
Announcements
While most customers won’t miss the air-conditioning now that the weather’s turned, Con Edison is asking residents of North Brooklyn to hold off on a variety of electrical-intensive activities while crews work on equipment problems. In a press release on Friday, the company announced it was reducing voltage
Bushwick
The L train line has seen two passengers hit by trains in the last two days (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BUSHWICK – A man is in the hospital after being struck by the L train this morning at the Halsey Street station. The man fell and was struck as he was running
Bay Ridge
BOROUGH PARK – A man sexually assaulted an employee at a Borough Park religious organization earlier this month, police said. The 47-year old male victim was working inside Munkach Malmud Torah at 5202 13th Avenue around 10:00 am on Sunday, September 2, when the suspect approached him and groped his
Central Brooklyn
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Central Brooklyn
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Arts & Culture
Book lovers will be thrilled next week when the 13th annual Brooklyn Book Festival [http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/](BKBF) returns with a litany of literary events across the city that lead up to the Festival Day & Literary Marketplace next Sunday (September 16) featuring more than 300 authors and 250
Central Brooklyn
R10 Subway Car (Via Wikimedia Commons)Yesterday’s scorching weather has cooled down today and through the weekend, which may see some showers. But weather experts are looking towards next week, when Hurricane Florence may make a direct hit on New York late next week. [https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/
Central Brooklyn
Daydreaming about fall and perfect running weather? Register for 2018’s BEST fall half marathon: the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon and Half Marathon [https://nycruns.com/races/?race=nycruns-brooklyn-marathon--half-marathon] on October 20. via NYCRUNSChanging fall leaves, crisp air, and a perfect Brooklyn course will make this a weekend to remember. Your
Announcements
PROSPECT PARK – Transportation Alternatives [https://support.transalt.org/event/2018-nyc-century/e178365] hosts the 29th annual NYC Century Bike Tour on Sunday, September 9, featuring five rides with distances ranging from 15 to 100 miles and starting locations at Central Park or Prospect Park (Prospect Park Southwest at Park Circle). NYC
Bushwick
Renderings for the new residential project surrounding the church at 964 Bushwick Avenue (Via Think! Architecture)BUSHWICK – An unusual residential development is coming to Bushwick Avenue, with the latest renderings showing a pair of structures rising on either side of a church—which will stay an active house of worship.
Arts & Culture
The Fall season kicks off with art exhibits, comedy, music, and a block party this weekend . Don’t forget to check out the events commemorating the 10th anniversary of Astroland Park closing [/commemorate-the-10th-anniversary-of-astroland-park-closing/] on Saturday or the Brooklyn Clay Tour [/brooklyn-clay-tour-ceramic-arts-events/] featuring ceramics exhibitions, demonstrations, discussions, workshops, and art sales