Announcements
A cyclist holds a sign calling attention to the death of Aurilla Lawrence who was killed on her bike. (Todd Maisel/Bklyner)CROWN HEIGHTS/MARINE PARK/BORO PARK – While Mayor Bill de Blasio is out campaigning for U.S president, [/park-slope-neighbor-runs-for-president/] cyclists are continuing to die in his city. The
Food & Drink
PARK SLOPE – Residents and workers along 7th Avenue have a new outdoor spot to sit and relax. A Street Seats station debuted in front of Pokéworks [http://www.pokeworks.com/] at 258 7th Avenue on Monday. Street Seats in front of Pokéworks, 258 7th Avenue (Photo courtesy of Pokéworks) Back
Bay Ridge
BAY RIDGE – Department of Transportation representatives unveiled their proposal for new bike lanes in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights at a Community Board 10 meeting on May 9, incorporating feedback from DOT’s January workshop soliciting community feedback. North-south routes were proposed on Ridge Boulevard and 3rd Avenue between 68th
Downtown Brooklyn
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The “Willoughby Walks [http://downtownbrooklyn.com/events/willoughby-walks-1]” series returns next week, temporarily transforming the blocks surrounding the intersection of Willoughby and Lawrence Streets into a car-free public playground. Via Downtown Brooklyn Partnership | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/events/2311832312212685]The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership [http://downtownbrooklyn.com/] (DBP)
Bushwick
A week and half into the L Train slowdown and things are…okay. The plan, which replaced the much-dreaded L Train shutdown, has left commuters a bit irritated, but not wholly upset about the service changes. The L train line at Bedford Avenue. Todd Maisel/BklynerSo what exactly are riders
Central Brooklyn
TD Five Boro Bike Tour map [https://3ysui22kxkdnv72438g9qka9-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/BNY_5BORO_2019_RouteMap.pdf] The 42nd annual Five Boro Bike Tour [https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/] is taking place on Sunday, May 5th. Approximately 32,000 cyclists of all ages will pedal 40 miles
Boerum Hill
PARK SLOPE – The NYC Department of Transportation [https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/4th-ave-great-sts-dec2017.pdf] (DOT) announced last week that work has begun on the Park Slope portion of the 4th Avenue protected bike lane. DOT crews kicked off work last week between 1st Street and 15th Street
brownsville
BROWNSVILLE – Bicycle riders from throughout the city share the same concerns for riding safely on city streets, so this fifth annual “Bike to Work” ride that started at the still under construction Zion Triangle in Brownsville on this Earth Day on Monday, focused on getting to work by bike in
bath beach
BAY RIDGE — State Sen. Andrew Gounardes is calling for Brooklyn to get their fair share in toll discounts, especially as it relates to the Verrazzano Bridge. The freshman senator introduced bill SS490 [https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2019/s4490] calling for residents in Brooklyn, who make at least 10
Announcements
CROWN HEIGHTS — Tired of catching the B46 down Utica Avenue? The Brooklyn Borough President’s office and a group of NYU students want to hear your thoughts on how extending the number 4 train, south along Utica Avenue, could shape your nabe. There’s a community workshop at the Brooklyn
Police & Fire
A man was struck and killed by a train at the Fulton Street station on Utica Avenue this morning. Police say he was a city worker. MTA workers check the train with police after the man was struck. Todd Maisel/BklynerBEDFORD STUYVESANT – An unidentified city worker is believed to have
Brooklyn Heights
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – Ahead of Wednesday night’s BQE Town Hall [/local-groups-organize-bqe-town-hall-wed-april-3/] hosted by the Brooklyn Heights Association [https://thebha.org/events/event/townhall-meeting-on-bqe/] (BHA) and A Better Way NYC [https://www.facebook.com/ABetterWayNYC/], Mayor de Blasio announced that a panel of experts has been assembled to evaluate the options