May 14, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Local advocate group North Brooklyn Parks Alliance is hosting a public visioning session next week to hear from residents about what they would like to see in the planned green space under the Brooklyn side of the nearly-complete Kosciuszko Bridge. The new park space will encompass four acres of… Read more »
May 13, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Police are searching for a young man wanted for the assault of a Jewish man in Williamsburg last week. On May 7, around 7:03 p.m., the 39-year-old victim, who was wearing Orthodox Jewish clothing, was walking near Rodney Street and Marcy Avenue when he was approached from behind by… Read more »
May 13, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A new California-themed wine bar has opened its doors in Greenpoint. Coast and Valley, located at 587 Manhattan Ave., began serving up a full menu of California wines and Golden State-inspired food on May 1st. Long-time Bay Area residents Stephanie Watanabe and Eric Hsu—who are partners in both business… Read more »
May 13, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Sunday a bill that will bring about a major expansion of the city’s speed camera network in school zones across the five boroughs. The legislation, passed by the State Senate and Assembly in March, is an extension of a previously passed 2013 bill… Read more »
May 10, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to the burglary of San Damiano Mission Catholic Church in Greenpoint that resulted in thousands of dollars of goods being stolen. The suspect, identified as Alexander Glowacki, is said to have entered the church at 85 North 15th Street some… Read more »
May 9, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A noxious petroleum gasoline smell that has been plaguing north Greenpoint residents for months appears to be emanating from the sewer system, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Representatives from the state agency spoke during a Tuesday night meeting in Greenpoint, organized by local advocacy… Read more »
May 9, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Police are searching for a group of men wanted in connection with an anti-semitic attack that took place in Williamsburg over the weekend—the second anti-semitic assault reported in the past week. On Saturday May 4, around 1:15 a.m., the four men allegedly approached a 42-year-old man, who was wearing… Read more »
May 7, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The second span of the inter-borough Kosciuszko Bridge will open in September, which will mark the completion of the bridge four years ahead of schedule, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at a press conference yesterday. The bridge will provide the Brooklyn Queens Expressway with five Queens-bound traffic lanes and four… Read more »
May 6, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Alcohol-infused ice cream “barlour” Tipsy Scoop is opening up shop in Williamsburg this weekend. Tipsy Scoop founder Melissa Tavvs decided to expand her sales of alcoholic ice creams and sorbets across the East River after finding success with a flagship store in Manhattan. The new shop, located at 270… Read more »
May 4, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The vandal allegedly responsible for littering Greenpoint with anti semitic stickers and graffiti has been placed under arrest. The arrest, announced at Wednesday night’s 94th Precinct Community Council meeting, came earlier this month after police tracked down the culprit and caught him in the act. Twenty-eight-year-old Glenn Murto, a… Read more »