March 11, 2019 Laura Hanrahan An 82-year-old Williamsburg man was killed over the weekend after he was struck by a van while crossing a street just one block from his home. On March 9, at around 5:42 p.m., Evaristo Mercado was crossing in the marked crosswalk at the intersection of Bushwick Avenue at Maujer Street… Read more »
March 7, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A nonprofit group is offering an opportunity to donate unwanted goods and pick up a few new items at a community event next weekend. GrowNYC will be hosting a free ‘Stop ‘N’ Swap’ event at the Williamsburg Community Center, located at 195 Graham Ave., from 12 p.m. to 3… Read more »
March 6, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan While construction of the BQX streetcar is still far from being a reality, advocacy group Friends of the BQX is already assisting local business owners on how to prepare for that day. Last night, the non-profit hosted a panel of experts in Williamsburg at the Brooklyn Brewery for an hour-long meeting… Read more »
March 6, 2019 Staff Report Police are still searching for two suspects who attacked a pair of teenagers and stole from them in Williamsburg after agreeing to meet in person to buy clothing back in January. The two male victims, 15 and 16-year-olds, agreed to meet the two unknown males, who wanted to purchase clothing… Read more »
March 5, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The toxic NuHart Plastics site is steadily moving closer toward a full cleanup and redevelopment, with the site’s future owners detailing progress on the stalled project in light of legal proceedings involving the location that recently hit a milestone. All Year Management, the developer looking to bring two buildings… Read more »
March 4, 2019 By Nathaly Pesantez A vigil will be held later this afternoon to honor the life of the 25-year-old cyclist that was killed in a hit-and-run on Broadway last week, with activists to also call on the city to “do more” to make the roadway safer. The vigil will take place at 5:30… Read more »
March 1, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan A cyclist was killed in Williamsburg late last night after being run over by a tanker truck on Broadway, police said. At around 11:36 p.m. the 25-year-old woman was riding her bike eastbound on Broadway, approaching Rodney Street, when she was hit by a grey or silver colored tanker… Read more »
Feb. 28, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The Metropolitan Transportation Authority reopened two long-shuttered station access points today at the Lorimer L/Metropolitan G station in Williamsburg as part of the L train reconstruction project. Representatives from the MTA, including New York City Transit President Andy Byford, and from the Grand Street Business Improvement District attended a… Read more »
Feb. 28, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan Four chefs from three North Brooklyn restaurants have been selected as semifinalists for this year’s James Beard Awards, one of the culinary world’s top honors. Josh Ku and Tigg Brown of Win Son, and Erik Ramirez of Llama Inn are being considered for the Outstanding Chef: NYC award. Chef… Read more »
Feb. 28, 2019 By Laura Hanrahan The conversion of manufacturing buildings to loft space in the North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone will continue to take place–unabated–if a new bill that was introduced in both the state assembly and state senate this month becomes law. The bill, which is facing heavy opposition from local officials, would… Read more »