Dec. 28, 2017 By Tara Law The Department of Transportation will soon have to assess whether city ferries should run on alternative fuels as opposed to diesel, following the passage of a City Council bill Dec. 19 and the likely signature of the mayor. The bill, introduced by Councilmember Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria), is a step… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2017 By Christian Murray The popular Asian restaurant Baoburg is reopening tonight after being shut down by the Health Department last week. The restaurant, located at 614 Manhattan Ave., opened in Greenpoint in 2016 and offers a menu that incorporates a variety of Asian cuisines with a Spanish and French touch. The restaurant… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2017 By Tara Law Plans have been filed with the Department of Buildings for a six-story, 92-room hotel at 187 Cook St in Williamsburg. The plans include a lobby, a reception area, offices, a laundry room, a fitness room and a breakfast area with a pantry. The building would have three parking spaces… Read more »
Nov. 27, 2017 Sponsored Story GREENPOINT – A brick and mortar embroidery and printing company that is currently in East Williamsburg is moving to a larger space in Greenpoint in order to meet growing demand. Brooklyn Stitch, which sells items such as custom-made embroidered shirts and hats, is relocating to 37 Noble St. this Friday… Read more »
Nov. 10, 2017 By Nathaly Pesantez
Blue Collar, the hamburger and shakes spot in South Williamsburg, has been temporarily closed by the health department.
The retro restaurant, located at 160 Havemeyer St., was shut down after an inspection on Nov.…
Nov. 9, 2017, By Nathaly Pesantez
A man was jumped and injured by a group of five assailants last week in North Williamsburg, who made off with some of his belongings, according to police.
The incident happened on Oct. 30 at around 4:15 a.m.…
Nov. 8, 2017 by Nathaly Pesantez
Councilmember Stephen Levin (D-Greenpoint) secured his city council seat for the third time after Tuesday’s general election, winning the race for District 33 in a landslide.
Over 18,600 people voted for Levin on Nov.…
Nov. 8, 2017 by Nathaly Pesantez
A woman was taken to hospital in stable condition after being punched in the head by a man inside a Williamsburg bank Tuesday who stole $400 in cash from her, police said.
The incident happened on Nov.…
Nov. 7, 2017, by Nathaly Pesantez
A motorcyclist is dead after a truck crashed into him on Tuesday morning in Greenpoint, police said.
The incident happened at around 7:08 a.m. on Nov. 7, at the corner of Morgan Avenue and Withers Street.…
Nov. 7, 2017 by Nathaly Pesantez
An elementary school in East Williamsburg will be getting a brand new building dedicated to physical education, one of several Brooklyn and citywide schools set to receive upgrades on PE space as part of a city initiative to provide designated places for exercise.…