Events
NYCEDC/Kreg HoltSUNSET PARK— The Brooklyn Army Terminal is holding a series of events this summer. Starting today, the 4 million-square-foot former military supply center by the Sunset Park waterfront at 80 58th St. will in the coming months hold events like concerts and movie viewings. Here is the summer
Police & Fire
SUNSET PARK – A man’s body discovered in the water by the Brooklyn Army Terminal in March has been identified, according to the NYPD. Ferry docked at Brooklyn Army Terminal/Sunset Park (Photo: Pamela Wong/Bklyner) Prospect-Lefferts Gardens resident Mathew Holley, 33, was identified by his uncle who recognized the
Announcements
BAY RIDGE — Soon Brooklyn residents can travel across the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge at the same discounted rate as their Staten Island neighbors. Verrazzano Bridge. Liena Zagare/BklynerThe New York Senate passed 55 – 2, State Sen. Andrew Gounardes’ bill [https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s4490] allowing Brooklyn residents to
Arts & Culture
SUNSET PARK – A three-day crafts festival is taking place this weekend at Industry City featuring demonstrations and hands-on workshops as well as master classes led by experienced artisans. Via Craft In Focus Festival | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/craftinfocusnewyork/photos/pcb.2298375773776042/2298374597109493/?type=3&theater] The Craft In
community
Patrolman Arthur Loewe (L) and Patrolman James Mangan (R)SUNSET PARK – Patrolman Arthur Loewe and Patrolman James Mangan were killed in the line of duty more than a century ago, but their legacy lives on at the 72nd Precinct stationhouse in Sunset Park, where two plaques were dedicated in their
bath beach
SUNSET PARK — It’s always been free to park at the 58th Street Pier in Sunset Park, most recently to park and ride the ferry to Manhattan. But it might not be free anymore as commuters might have to pay municipal parking meters to park on the 58th Street Pier.
Announcements
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed an executive order eliminating plastic from city agencies, mostly utensils and other plastics from school cafeterias and city commissaries at a recycling plant in Sunset Park. Todd Maisel/BklynerSUNSET PARK – Mayor de Blasio signed an executive order at the Sims Municipal Recycling Center in Sunset
Big Story
Photo: Todd MaiselSUNSET PARK – A week after the Sunset Park fire that displaced over 100 residents, the community is still standing together. On April 3, a six-alarm fire ripped through 702 44th Street [/sunset-park-6-alarm-fire-injures-19-more-than-100-homeless/]. Twenty-three people were injured, over 100 were displaced, and about a dozen cats and dogs died.
Announcements
BED-STUY/DOWNTOWN/SUNSET PARK – Tax Day is Monday, April 15. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet—and need help doing so—Food Bank For New York City [https://www.foodbanknyc.org/] has set up tax assistance sites across the five boroughs offering free tax preparation service to low-income
Big Story
A six-alarm fire ripped through 702 44th Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn this evening, injuring several civilians and firefighters. Hundreds will be left homeless in this rare daylight fire. (Photo: Todd Maisel/Bklyner)SUNSET PARK – Over 100 Brooklynites were displaced from their Sunset Park home at 702 44th Street after
Big Story
A six-alarm fire ripped through 702 44th Street in Sunset Par last night. Todd Maisel/BklynerSUNSET PARK – A massive 6-alarm fire destroyed a Sunset Park apartment building Wednesday evening, injuring 23 people and leaving more than 100 residents homeless, fire officials said. A six-alarm fire ripped through 702 44th Street
Bay Ridge
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