Week In Review: A Fatal Car Crash, Changes For Chez Oskar And Madiba, And A New Library Branch Is Coming

Missed this week’s neighborhood news? We’ve got you covered.

FYI:

• KID CALENDAR: Through December 15.
• We’re hiring salespeople!
• Where to donate to Toys For Tots!

And don’t forget to list local events in our Brooklyn-wide Calendar!

TOP NEWS

• A fatal car crash on Fulton Street and South Portland Avenue killed one and injured two others.
• The driver has been charged with driving without a license.
• Some building owners are now rent-stabilizing their apartments.
• DOT Wayfinding maps are now being installed.
• A lower AMI for affordable housing and a new DUMBO/Farragut library are coming.

FOOD

• Madiba Restaurant is crowdfunding to stay alive.
• Humo Smokehouse’s ribs are mayor-approved.
• Chez Oskar is moving to Bed-Stuy.

CRIME

• The teen shooting suspect charged with killing a rival outside Applebee’s pleaded not guilty.
• The latest crime statistics for the 88th Precinct, from November 30 to December 6.

OTHER NEWS

• Celebrate the grand opening of JL Wellness.
• The 2nd annual Fort Greene Park tree lighting was a blast!
• Where to buy a sidewalk holiday tree.
• Vote for our local libraries to receive money!
• Adopt a garden bed, sit on a boulder, and support Fort Greene Park!
• Fort Greene’s first Jewish preschool is coming in 2016-2017.
• 162 South Portland Avenue may get taller.
• Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard now has windows.
• LIST: Where to go swimming indoors in Brooklyn.