Announcements
Rain pounding on the BQE, May 7. (Photo by Liena Zagare/BKLYNER)The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch [http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=okx&wwa=flash%20flood%20watch] for New York City until 11pm tonight, August 18. Excessive runoff from rainfall may
Business
Hiller & Moon, 814 Union Street (Photo by Liena Zagare)Park Slope – Since 2002, Blue Apron Foods has sat near the corner of Union Street and 7th Avenue, offering gourmet specialties to its Park Slope neighbors including cheese, charcuterie, pastries, coffees, chocolates, and much more. So it was surprising for
Central Brooklyn
We’re past the midway point of August, which means that all eyes are turning away from the beach and back to school. Local schools like Medgar Evers, Brooklyn College, and Pratt are about to head back into session. Here are some over-the-top great pads for undergrads. (Courtesy Gerard Bianco
Food & Drink
Lots of new restaurants will be opening up around Brooklyn in the coming weeks. Here’s what we’ve spotted during recent wanderings around the neighborhoods of northern Park Slope, Prospect Heights, and Carroll Gardens. What have we missed? If you know of anything new opening up soon in your
Central Brooklyn
“Weight loss is hard, there’s no question about that. But it’s not impossible,” says Andrea Skowronek, Registered Dietitian and Coordinator at the Weight Loss Center at The [http://www.tbh.org/]Brooklyn Hospital Center (TBHC) [http://www.tbh.org/]. Here are 12 things Ms. Skowronek and the Center’
Animals
Looking to enjoy the end of summer with your furry friend? Check out the 7 best dog parks in Brooklyn—from Dyker Heights to Greenpoint and Bay Ridge to Bed Stuy! 1. Hillside Dog Park, Brooklyn Heights A triangular park tucked between the BQE and the iconic Jehovah’s Witness
Announcements
33 Bond Street (Image via TF Cornerstone [https://tfc.com/retail/33-bond-street] )33 Bond Street [http://33bond.com] in Downtown Brooklyn launched Phase II of its affordable housing lottery today, offering an additional 108 units to applicants. Located between Schermerhorn and Livingston Streets, the 25-story, 714 unit, mixed-use development launched
Arts & Culture
Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/coneyislandfun/photos/gm.1737803993191073/10155107784154514/?type=3&theater] The weekend’s almost here! There’s lots happening starting on Thursday including dessert, music, magic, and puppies! Don’t forget to check out our listings for Battle of Brooklyn commemorative events [/commemorate-the-241st-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-brooklyn/] and local
green
A Citi Bike station on 5th Avenue and 3rd Street outside of J.J. Byrne Playground and the Old Stone House. (Photo: BKLYNER)Gowanus – Elected officials, transportation advocates, and local union members joined Citi Bike [https://www.citibikenyc.com/] Tuesday morning (August 15) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening
Central Brooklyn
Passengers swarming around the tracks after being ejected off the train on Gravesend Ave. (Photo: with permission by Joseph Ditta, Gravesend Gazette)August 12 was a Sunday in 1906. It was the day after a Justice ruled the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company (BRT) can only charge a 5 cents fare
Central Brooklyn
Photo courtesy of the Office of the Acting District AttorneyCrown Heights – Acting Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced today that a 52-year-old Crown Heights resident was sentenced to seven years in prison for an attempted robbery of an MTA station booth last year. At approximately 10:45pm on August 12,
Announcements
Street Fair in Brooklyn (Liena Zagare/BKLYNER)Late August just about every neighborhood has weekend events that shut down a street or two. Here’s this weekend’s list with associated street closures. Enjoy! Thursday: Festa Santa Rosalia – [/guide-years-18th-avenue-feast/]The 42nd annual Italian-American Feast will start on August 17, 18th