May 25, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn will re-open churches for limited services this week. The diocese, which covers Catholic churches in Queens and Brooklyn, will resume prayer services, funerals, baptisms, and weddings from May 26. A maximum number of 10 people will be permitted to attend the ceremonies and… Read more »
By Michael Dorgan, May 23, 2020 The number of New Yorkers that have died from COVID-19 in a single day has dropped below 100 for the first time in two months, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today. The governor said that 84 people across New York died from the virus Friday – marking a significant milestone… Read more »
May 22, 2020 By Michael Dorgan The number of New York City children inflicted with a rare and potentially deadly illness linked to the coronavirus has risen to 89, according to the NYC Health Department. The illness, which doctors have labeled Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome or (MIS-C), can cause inflammation of organs, leading to organ failure… Read more »
May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Schools not going to be out for summer for many New York City kids this year. The city has announced that around 178,000 students will be taking part in its summer learning program starting July. The extra teaching will be for students who failed to reach grade-level standards this… Read more »
May 20, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that Memorial Day services to honor those who have died while serving in the military will be allowed to go ahead this weekend – with restrictions. Ceremonies with a maximum of 10 people in attendance will be permitted, the governor said at a press… Read more »
May 18, 2020 By Michael Dorgan Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York’s major league sports teams can get back up and running– although without spectators. The governor said the state will help sports franchises reopen if they can make it economically viable to do so under the condition. “Hockey, basketball, baseball, football, whoever… Read more »
Nov. 7, 2019. By Shane O’Brien A new traditional Polish dumping restaurant opened in Greenpoint earlier this week and its owners hope to fill a gap in the Polish market. Pierozek had its soft opening at 592 Manhattan Ave. yesterday and will have its grand opening at the beginning of December, according to Alexandra Siwiec,… Read more »
Oct. 22, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Police are looking for a man who held up a customer at a Williamsburg barbershop at gun point and stole his cell phone and cash. The incident occurred at 4:35 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14 inside Milton’s Barbershop at 139 Maujer St., police said. The armed suspect allegedly approached… Read more »
Oct. 21, 2019 By Shane O’Brien A combined events venue and Japanese bar/restaurant is set to take over the former site of OUTPUT, a renowned Brooklyn nightclub that closed its doors on Wythe Avenue at the beginning of the year. The new 18,000 square foot establishment is slated to open in February and will include… Read more »
Oct. 9, 2019. By Shane O’Brien Around 600 people are expected to flood the streets of Greenpoint this Sunday for the 26th annual Get to the ‘Point! 5K Run. The run begins at Driggs Avenue and Newel Street, and incorporates McCarren Park, Franklin Street, and Manhattan Avenue before ending at Humboldt Street and Driggs Avenue…. Read more »