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BROOKLYN – A “rail condition” at the 50th Street MTA station caused extensive delays to the 1, 2, and 3 trains that rippled out to delay service on the 4 and 5, yet again inconveniencing countless Brooklyn commuters during this morning’s rush-hour. > Left my apartment in Brooklyn Heights at
Central Brooklyn
Photo via Harvey K / flickr [https://www.flickr.com/photos/theharv58/6805188814/in/photolist-bnmnxC-7KqGp4-dhysjP-9XGVEn-9rQvTt-ecVqDK-ab77GB-9bfUCg-5HdCGb-4KPf6B-8392Ri-6cBDwA-9rJYYc-a8BgD9-51638U-b3kp8-5fqYA6-ab9XEj-CWBFEx-4tm4p-64tP7S-dK8RG-d3cwQU-ao23y9-ftTWf-9WAzC2-ab9XBJ-do4uFD-mLPih-4sYLvC-pUNQcw-2jzEnw-7z82jY-9EVarh-3ASWC-iJXA2n-do4C9h-8ojEVe-vbSNk-4zLBCi-8ByMpE-67qp7o-9qGYL-6nJf2B-52bAev-aa31z-6WSuSR-5ATaLP-dCP2Nk-7QwtgF] EAST FLATBUSH – A 35-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition
Central Brooklyn
FLATBUSH/DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – Two teens were assaulted at MTA stations last month in two separate incidents. The first assault happened at approximately 11:30am on Thursday, August 17 at the Church Avenue station in Flatbush. The 15-year-old female victim was waiting for a Q train on the southbound platform when
Downtown Brooklyn
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – A man was slashed in the face at approximately 4pm Tuesday afternoon at the Nevins Street MTA station in Downtown Brooklyn. The 27-year-old victim got into a dispute with the suspect on the mezzanine level of the subway station, a police spokesperson said. The suspect reportedly pulled out
Central Brooklyn
Bicyclists in Prospect ParkPROSPECT PARK – Yesterday, Prospect Park opened its streets back up to cars after a summer ban on motor vehicles [/cars-banned-prospect-park-2-month-summer-trial-officials-say/] that lasted two months. The ban, which started July 17, closed a window in which cars were allowed to use the East Drive on weekdays between 7:
Downtown Brooklyn
Via NYC DOT [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/atlantic-ave-flatbush-ave-study-2016.pdf] FORT GREENE – The intersection of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues is a major hub consisting of two highly trafficked two-way roads. Vehicular, foot, and bicycle traffic will only increase with all the new commercial and residential developments rising
Central Brooklyn
(Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)DITMAS PARK – Day three of classes at the brand new P.S. 889 let out with a lot less drama than when they opened with last week [/chaos-new-school-opens-brooklyn/], but danger still lurks in the traffic. So far the only improvements DOT has added are the “no standing”
Borough Park
Photo by Kenneth Miraski of the fence that forced bikers onto Belt Parkway. Yesterday’s Transportation Alternatives bike ride gathered about 6,000 registered riders for its 28th Century Bike Tour. Bikers followed routes that ranged from 15 to 100 miles throughout the city, showcasing parts of NYC’s 1,
Greenpoint
NORTH BROOKLYN – At the community council meeting for the 94th precinct last week, residents of Greenpoint and Williamsburg voiced concerns about truck traffic in their neighborhoods. Truck traffic—and accidents—have been under a microscope after the death of Neftaly Ramirez [/garbage-truck-struck-killed-bicyclist-greenpoint-identified/], a bicyclist struck and killed by a garbage
Announcements
Weeknight Q train riders should expect service changes [http://web.mta.info/nyct/service/fastrack_Q.htm] between Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and Prospect Park for the next two weeks. There will be no Q service between Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center and Prospect Park (Empire Boulevard/Flatbush Avenue) between 10pm to 5am
Bushwick
Council Member Reynoso speaking at the L Train panel at Brooklyn Bazaar (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)GREENPOINT – Representatives from the City Council and local business and environmental organizations met Thursday, September 8, in Greenpoint for a panel discussion concerning the looming L train closure. The event was hosted by Transportation Alternatives
Announcements
Photo via Atlantic Avenue Local Development CorporationSeptember offers lots of opportunities to get out and enjoy the cooler temperatures, your community, and neighborhood. Here’s a list of upcoming street fairs and festivals with associated street closures (when applicable). Enjoy! Saturday, September 9 Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/PigIsland/