Aug. 1, 2019 By Allie Griffin FDNY firefighters have been battling a four-alarm fire at a warehouse in Greenpoint for nine plus hours, already leaving five members injured as they continue to work to douse the flames, fire officials said. The blaze began around 12:30 a.m. inside the first floor of a two-story restaurant supply… Read more »
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Greenpoint is Getting Seven Acres of New Parkland under the Kosciuszko Bridge
July 31, 2019 By Allie Griffin The Kosciuszko Bridge won’t just be known for traffic back-ups anymore. The North Brooklyn Parks Alliance unveiled the plans last month for what will be “Under the K,” seven acres of new parkland under the bridge which will offer visitors waterfront access, public art installations, musical performances and recreation. “As… Read more »
Man Grabs Woman’s Butt on Williamsburg Street, NYPD Release Video of Suspect
July 27, 2019 By Christian Murray The police are looking for a man who grabbed a 20-year-old woman’s buttocks on a Williamsburg street last week. The suspect allegedly approached the woman who was walking in the vicinity of Classon and Flushing Avenues at around 11:20 a.m. on July 13 and touched her butt. The woman,… Read more »
Mayor Unveils Bicycle Safety Plan Following Surge of Bike Deaths
July 25, 2019 Staff Report Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a $58.4 million plan to improve bike safety throughout the city, following a rash of cyclist deaths this year, including two in a 24-hour period just this week. The wide-ranging plan includes a number of infrastructure, enforcement, policy and outreach measures. It plans to… Read more »
Cyclist Killed In Box Truck Collision On McGuinness Boulevard
July 24, 2019, Jackie Strawbridge A cyclist was killed in a collision with a box truck on McGuinness Boulevard yesterday afternoon, according to the NYPD. The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of McGuinness Boulevard and Norman Avenue. The victim was a 58-year-old man, whose name is being withheld pending notification to… Read more »
American Idol to Host Open Call Auditions in Greenpoint Next Week
July 15, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Greenpoint is set to be flooded next week with aspiring singers looking to become the next American Idol. The cable television singing competition will be hosting an open audition on Tuesday, July 23, at the Brooklyn Expo Center on Noble Street for the upcoming season of the show. The… Read more »
Williamsburg Teen Arrested in Local $2,300 Burglary, Second Suspect Still Unidentified: NYPD
July 15, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Police arrested a Williamsburg teen over the weekend in connection with the burglary of a local residence earlier this month that resulted in thousands of dollars in stolen cash and goods, but are still looking for a second suspect in the robbery. On July 7 at around 1:10 p.m., Adrian… Read more »
New ‘Affordable’ Units Come to Williamsburg At $2K Per Month For One-Bedrooms
July 12, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Two new affordable housing lotteries have opened in Williamsburg with a total of 11 apartments up for grabs—almost all of which cost $1,999 per month or more. The majority of the units are available at the newly constructed six-story 150 Meserole St. One studio is listed for $1,689 per… Read more »
Greenpoint Artist Launches Affordable Art Business From Local Studio
July 10, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Greenpoint, known as a hub for local artists, is now home to one creator who is hoping to find success selling original, hand-made fine art pieces, but at affordable prices. With artwork in galleries often priced in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, the artist, who operates under the… Read more »
Lentol Calls For Official Audit of Mail Delivery in North Brooklyn
July 10, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Assembly Member Joseph Lentol is calling on the United States Postal Service Inspector General to complete an audit of mail delivery in North Brooklyn after hearing consistent complaints from local residents. Lentol, whose calls are seconded by Senator Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Representative Carolyn Maloney and Representative Nydia… Read more »