library
Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) approved plans Tuesday to install electronic informational signs outside seven landmarked Brooklyn libraries. The Brooklyn Public Library commissioned the design firm LVCK LLC [http://lvckdesign.com/] to create a proposal [http:
Nonsponsored
It’s cherry blossom season! This weekend marks the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Cherry Blossom Festival [/preview-brooklyn-botanic-gardens-cherry-blossom-festival-2017/], better known as Sakura Matsuri. Be sure to head over [https://www.bbg.org/visit/event/sakura_matsuri_2017/], but even if you can’t find the time this weekend, be sure to
Business
Photo via Brooklyn Nets (Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynNets/photos/a.10152046689005255.1073741895.26426125254/10153539823540255/?type=3&theater] )Russian billionaire and Brooklyn Nets owner, Mikhail Prokhorov, is looking to sell off a 49% stake of the NBA team, Bloomberg [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-21/billionaire-prokhorov-to-sell-49-in-brooklyn-nets-ria-reports] reports.
community
Photo via @StephenLevin33 – Twitter [https://twitter.com/StephenLevin33?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stephenlevin.nyc%2F] The results are coming in for New York City’s Participatory Budgeting Cycle 6! Council Member Stephen Levin announced the six winning projects [http://www.stephenlevin.nyc/] for
Nonsponsored
Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER[UPDATE: April 27, 2017, 12:40pm—BKLYNER has received a tip that those affected can try contacting NYC Department of Finance [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/vehicles/dispute-a-ticket.page] and request a refund [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/about/contact-by-email/contact-parking-ticket-refund-status.page] for
Central Brooklyn
The New York City Police Department will be actively enforcing the law when it comes to school buses starting today, reads the email from the 70th Precinct in Flatbush. Well, to be exact, enforcing it on those who fail to stop when the bus turns on red flashing lights, as
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Enlightenment Wines via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BPvuh-Igdyp/?taken-by=enlightenmentwines]The Down-Low is our round-up of stories in our neck of the woods as well as other curiosities all over Brooklyn. -A Curious Raccoon Visits PS 58 [PMFA [http://pardonmeforasking.blogspot.com/2017/04/well-hello-raccoon-having-fun-with.html]
Events
Image by Tastes of Brooklyn via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/brooklyntastes/photos/a.550740961661309.1073741825.185988691469873/1266244933444238/?type=3&theater] Take a stroll around Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill tomorrow and sample some seasonal dishes prepared by more than 20 local restaurants. Tastes of Brooklyn [http://tastesofbrooklyn.com/
Central Brooklyn
(Photo via RWDSU/twitter)Today, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that he is running to be elected to a full term. Gonzalez has led the Kings County District Attorney’s Office since last October when District Attorney Ken Thompson died after a battle with cancer [/brooklyns-first-african-american-district-attorney-dies-cancer-bensonhurst/]. Gonzalez was chosen
Announcements
Brooklyn Owl, 252 Flatbush Avenue (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Brooklyn Owl’s Annie Bruce (Photo by Michelle Danahy, courtesy of Brooklyn Owl)Brooklyn Owl (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Brooklyn Owl (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER) Brooklyn Owl (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Brooklyn Owl (Photo by Pamela Wong/
Food & Drink
The Lobster Dinner at Atlantic Social (Photo by Nathan Haselby)Here’s a list of a few new eateries/bars that have opened up in recent months along Atlantic Avenue, spanning Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, and Fort Greene. If we’ve missed anything, feel free to let us know in
North Western Brooklyn
Photos via NYPDPolice released the above photos and name of the man they suspect of committing a recent series of residential burglaries around Park Slope. At the 78th Precinct’s Community Council meeting Tuesday night, the NYPD said they are looking for Robert Stevens in connection to several break-ins [/lock-doors-windows-string-robberies-happening-park-slope/