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City issues vacate order for Brooklyn building with ‘large hole’ in facade

Oct. 4, 2024 By Adam Daly

A Crown Heights apartment building was evacuated on Monday after residents discovered a massive hole in the facade being held up by a single wooden beam.

The Department of Buildings (DOB) responded to multiple complaints and issued an immediate vacate order for the property at 40 Hampton Place, citing illegal construction work and dangerous structural conditions.

During their inspection, they discovered extensive illegal construction work, including unpermitted electrical work, the installation of a gas-fired water heater in the cellar without the required air vent, as well as unauthorized demolition works.

The Brooklyn Museum embraces some traditions, exchanges others for its 200th anniversary

Oct. 4, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

The Brooklyn Museum is celebrating its 200th birthday by turning some traditions upside-down.

Long Island City Partnership hosts 10th annual LIC Summit to discuss neighborhood growth and vision Tuesday

Oct. 4, 2024 By sobrien

Oct. 4, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Community board rejects controversial Arrow Linen rezoning proposal in Park Slope

Oct. 3, 2024 By Cate Corcoran

Following a raucous pair of hearings in which locals clashed over a proposal to rezone a Park Slope property to allow 13- to 19-story apartment buildings, Community Board 7 rejected the plan last month. At issue is how to redevelop the site of longtime commercial laundry Arrow Linen at 467 Prospect Ave. on an otherwise residential stretch of three-story row houses.

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Maimonides kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Runway Fashion Show

Oct. 3, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann

Maimonides Medical Center kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its 2024 Pink Runway Fashion Show at the Weylin in Williamsburg on Oct. 1, celebrating survivors’ perseverance while raising awareness about the importance of cancer screening and early detection.

Holocaust survivor and WWII hero celebrates 100th birthday at Bensonhurst Jewish center

Oct. 3, 2024 By Adam Daly

Holocaust survivor and World War II veteran Vladimir Sats celebrated his centennial year last week at the Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst.

Two Brooklyn-based home care agencies agree to pay $7.5 million in unpaid pages to more than 25,000 employees: AG

Oct. 3, 2024 By Adam Daly

Two Brooklyn-based home health agencies will pay out a multi-million dollar wage theft settlement negotiated by New York Attorney General Letitia James and the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

Jewish Community Center in LIC prepares for High Holiday services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

Oct. 2, 2024 By sobrien

Oct. 2, 2024 By Shane O’Brien

Another U-turn on McGuinness Boulevard as city returns to original lane reduction plan

Oct. 2, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

The city has, for the fourth time, changed its mind on the McGuinness Boulevard redesign.

Coney Island bar owner to sue NYPD over alleged ‘shakedowns’ involving ex-police commissioner’s brother

Oct. 2, 2024 By Dean Moses

Shamel Kelly, the former Brooklyn bar owner and whistleblower on an alleged NYPD corruption ring, had one question Tuesday as his legal team announced plans to sue the city.

Immersive exhibit captures ‘Dream of Brooklyn’ and its global influence on popular culture

Oct. 2, 2024 By Adam Daly

A new immersive exhibit celebrating Brooklyn’s global influence on popular culture is now open to the public in Sunset Park’s Industry City.

Order free at-home COVID-19 test kits as USPS resumes nationwide distribution

Oct. 2, 2024 QNS News Team

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has resumed its distribution of millions of at-home COVID-19 test kits across the nation as part of a federal effort to enhance access to testing as cases continue to be monitored.

Uncommon Excellence Boys Elementary marks 20th anniversary in Brooklyn

Oct. 2, 2024 Sponsored by Uncommon Schools

Uncommon Schools Excellence Boys Elementary was brand new when Latasha Smith was searching for an elementary school in Crown Heights for her first-grade son.

New York City Wine & Food Festival brings smorgasbord of events and celebrity chefs to Brooklyn starting Oct. 17

Oct. 2, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

Brooklyn is bubbling with excitement as it prepares for the 17th Annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, set to take over the Big Apple from Oct. 17-20. Fans can expect a smorgasbord of events featuring over 400 chefs from around the globe, where attendees will have the unique opportunity to meet some of the Food Network’s biggest stars and culinary giants.

Kellogg’s Diner welcomes Brooklynites back as a modernized version of its old self

Oct. 2, 2024 By Paul Frangipane & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil

On a bustling evening, Kellogg’s Diner feels like the heart of Williamsburg once again.

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