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May
11
City Seeks Feedback on Plan for the Future of the Waterfront

City Seeks Feedback on Plan for the Future of the Waterfront

A railing above Newtown Creek. (Image: Paul Stremple/Bklyner)The Department of City Planning (DCP) published draft goals and strategies
3 min read
Apr
26
Residents Ask City for Help Addressing Quality of Life Issues After Hotel Shelters Pop Up in Sunset Park

Residents Ask City for Help Addressing Quality of Life Issues After Hotel Shelters Pop Up in Sunset Park

The Glo Hotel on 850 4th Avenue is one of several Sunset Park hotels being used as homeless shelters. (Image:
5 min read
Apr
20
A Year Without Knocking: Jehovah’s Witnesses Connect With Neighbors

A Year Without Knocking: Jehovah’s Witnesses Connect With Neighbors

Like most of the city’s gathering spaces, worship centers for Jehovah’s Witnesses – a group with nearly 10,000
5 min read
Mar
29
West Elm Opens Outlet Store At Industry City

West Elm Opens Outlet Store At Industry City

West Elm Outlet Store at Industry City. Image courtesy of Industry City Brooklyn’s West Elm [https://www.westelm.com/
1 min read
Mar
24
Late Arrivals, Early Departures: Who’s Coming and Going in Brooklyn Elections

Late Arrivals, Early Departures: Who’s Coming and Going in Brooklyn Elections

Carlos Menchaca (Image: William Alatriste/Campaign)We’re just under three months away from New York City’s June 22nd
4 min read
Mar
16
14-Story Apartment Complex on Sunset Park’s Fourth Avenue Will Be Developed

14-Story Apartment Complex on Sunset Park’s Fourth Avenue Will Be Developed

Rendering of the proposed development a 737 Fourth Avenue in Sunset Park—center of the image. (Image: DencityWorks Architecture)Council
4 min read
Mar
03
Donors Rally to Support Family of Victim of Deadly Assault in Sunset Park 

Donors Rally to Support Family of Victim of Deadly Assault in Sunset Park 

Yong Zheng, 46, was fatally stabbed in Sunset Park last Friday. Since then, over 1,700 GoFundMe donors [https://www.
1 min read
Mar
02
Citi Bike’s Western Brooklyn Expansion to Complete in 2-3 Weeks

Citi Bike’s Western Brooklyn Expansion to Complete in 2-3 Weeks

Citi Bike expansion into Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, and Greenwood Heights is underway, NYC DOT announced today. The project is
2 min read
Mar
01
Two Arrests: In Sunset Park Stabbing And Attempted Rape In Bed Stuy

Two Arrests: In Sunset Park Stabbing And Attempted Rape In Bed Stuy

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
2 min read
Feb
23
Last Supper at LatchKey Gallery: A Seat At The Table With 12 Artists

Last Supper at LatchKey Gallery: A Seat At The Table With 12 Artists

“Cheers to You” by Ariel Dannielle, courtesy of LatchKey Gallery.The Last Supper [https://www.latchkeygallery.com/press-release-last-supper], an art
5 min read