Bushwick
BUSHWICK – A member of the Bushwick Food Coop [https://www.bushwickfoodcoop.org/] walking by the space in the wee hours of the morning on July 3rd discovered the devastating fire – which is estimated to have started around 3:00 am. While the direct cause of the fire is still being
DUMBO
DUMBO/PARK SLOPE – Last week we mentioned two upcoming free outdoor movie events in Bed-Stuy and Coney Island [/summer-movies-cinema-block-party-and-flicks-on-the-beach/]. With the mercury continuing to rise, there are even more opportunities to get outside and enjoy some free summer flicks. Movies with a View, Photo: Etienne Frossard for Brooklyn Bridge Park
News
Protesters at Prospect Park (Sam Raskin/Bklyner)PARK SLOPE—Senator Chuck Schumer on Thursday proposed a measure aimed at protecting migrants, after facing criticism from many on the left for his response to overcrowding and inhumane conditions at the U.S.-Mexico border. The legislation, named the “Stop Cruelty to
North Western Brooklyn
PROSPECT HEIGHTS/PARK SLOPE – The NYPD is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the two men seen in the photos and video below in connection to a trio of recent robberies in, or a few blocks away from, Prospect Park. Via NYPDPolice say the first incident occurred at approximately
Food & Drink
PARK SLOPE – It’s almost time again for New York City Restaurant Week [https://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week], with reservations officially opened on Tuesday, July 9. The event, actually several weeks long, takes place from July 22nd to August 16th and features restaurants from all over the city. One of
Boerum Hill
Brad Lander at Gowanus Draft Zoning Proposal Open House (Photo: Nathan Haselby) PARK SLOPE— The MTA’s plans to run four F express trains per day drew the ire of a Council member who represents neighborhoods served by the line. On Tuesday, the MTA announced [http://www.mta.info/press-release/
Business
PARK SLOPE – Ahead of the next New York State Liquor Authority [https://sla.ny.gov] (SLA) hearing to consider the fate of Woodland’s liquor license, The Black Institute [https://theblackinstitute.org] (TBI) has launched a petition in support of the beleaguered business. Woodland, 242 Flatbush Avenue (Photo: Pamela Wong/
Arts & Culture
PARK SLOPE – Piper Theatre [https://pipertheatre.org/] presents the world premiere of a haunting original work, The Lincoln Dress [https://pipertheatre.org/emerging/the-lincoln-dress/], in three intimate performances at The Old Stone House [https://theoldstonehouse.org/event/the-lincoln-dress/2019-07-08/]. Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/1874207722679621/]Written and directed
Feature
PARK SLOPE – New York’s senior senator doesn’t have to look very far to see the frustration he’s generated among progressives. Protesters at Prospect Park (Sam Raskin/Bklyner)Hundreds gathered across the street from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s home Tuesday evening, castigating him for what demonstrators
Arts & Culture
PARK SLOPE – Opera On Tap [https://www.operaontap.org/] will present an interactive, musical walk “through America’s volatile political history” in twelve performances over four nights at The Old Stone House [https://theoldstonehouse.org]. Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/684000438720201/]“It really focuses on American music looking
News
PARK SLOPE – Three people were injured Sunday afternoon when scaffolding fell from the roof of a building and crashed into the courtyard of a neighboring bar. Scaffolding fell from 243 4th Ave down into the courtyard of Mission Dolores at 249 4th Ave (Photo: Nathan Haselby)The scaffolding collapse occurred
Food & Drink
There’s a new pie taking Brooklyn by storm. It doesn’t have red or white sauce, cheese, or anchovies (usually). Instead, it has a huge tortilla, straight from the kitchens of Oaxaca. It also has black beans, queso oaxaca, and usually lettuce, peppers, meats, or salsa. Its name is