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Jan
03
Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Williamsburg

Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Williamsburg

Last year saw another spike in reported hate crimes, much of it perpetrated against our Jewish neighbors. So we went
7 min read
Jan
02
Federal Funds Announced to Help Fight Anti-Semitism as Crimes Against Jews Continue to Plague New York

Federal Funds Announced to Help Fight Anti-Semitism as Crimes Against Jews Continue to Plague New York

Governor Cuomo visited an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Williamsburg with Rabbi David Niederman to show support for the Jewish Community
3 min read
Dec
26
Man Shot on Christmas in South Williamsburg

Man Shot on Christmas in South Williamsburg

SOUTH WILLIAMSBURG — A young man was shot three times on a subway train early on Christmas day. A 26-year-old man
1 min read
Dec
24
A Guide to Mexican Holiday Treats in Brooklyn

A Guide to Mexican Holiday Treats in Brooklyn

Rosca de Reyes. Courtesy of @eltinterodemama. [https://www.instagram.com/eltinterodemama/]Winter holidays in Mexico are synonymous with a potpourri
4 min read
Dec
23
Find Rare Venezuelan Comfort Food in East Williamsburg at Casa Ora

Find Rare Venezuelan Comfort Food in East Williamsburg at Casa Ora

Interior of Casa Ora. Courtesy of Casa Ora.EAST WILLIAMSBURG — When Daniela Cadena, a Venezuelan social media strategist and content
4 min read
Dec
20
Thai-Chinese Family Brings a New Kind of Breakfast to Williamsburg

Thai-Chinese Family Brings a New Kind of Breakfast to Williamsburg

Exterior of Noods N’ Chill. Irina Groushevaia/Bklyner.comSOUTH WILLIAMSBURG — Two weeks ago, Plant Love House opened its fourth restaurant,
4 min read
Dec
19
A Pastrami Better Than Katz’s? David’s Brisket House Owner Opens Pastrami Masters

A Pastrami Better Than Katz’s? David’s Brisket House Owner Opens Pastrami Masters

Pastrami Master’s pastrami on rye with mustard. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.EAST WILLIAMSBURG — For the past five decades, David’s
4 min read
Dec
19
NYC Mayor Knew About Delay of Damning Yeshiva Report, Probe Finds

NYC Mayor Knew About Delay of Damning Yeshiva Report, Probe Finds

PHOTO: Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo OfficeBy Reuven Blau and Greg B. Smith, THE CITY on December 18, 2019 The City
4 min read
Dec
16
Briefly Noted: New Museum, $3.8 Million Park Bathroom, Delis Busted with Contraband

Briefly Noted: New Museum, $3.8 Million Park Bathroom, Delis Busted with Contraband

S&O Star Deli Corp. in Bensonhurst, busted for cigarette contraband. Via Google Maps.Parks and Rec: The Parks
1 min read
Dec
12
Philadelphia’s Favorite Fried Chicken Comes to Brooklyn

Philadelphia’s Favorite Fried Chicken Comes to Brooklyn

BUSHWICK — Redcrest Fried Chicken [https://www.redcrestfriedchicken.com] is a Philadelphia favorite [https://www.phillyvoice.com/fried-chicken-day-best-places-fried-chicken-philadelphia/] . Since it’s
4 min read