Nov. 20, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan After its publication 75 years ago, Betty Smith’s widely beloved “A Tree Grows In Brooklyn” has garnered a new status for Williamsburg’s Leonard Library. The library, located at 81 Devoe Street, has been designated as a literary landmark for the central role it plays in the novel, with the… Read more »
Nov. 19, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Police are searching for three men who stole pricey bicycles from a Williamsburg apartment building last month. The thieves stole a Surley Straggler bike and a Lotus Vintage bicycle from the vestibule area of 671 Grand St. at around 4 a.m. on Oct. 31. The two bikes, according to… Read more »
Nov. 16, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is offering a new platform for the women of New York’s 12th district to discuss issues that matter the most to them. Maloney will host a town hall on Nov. 19 at Bushwick Inlet Park’s Community Room to consult with her constituents on current women’s issues… Read more »
Nov. 15, 2018 By Christian Murray A man who allegedly attacked a gay couple outside a Williamsburg bar in September faces up to 15 years in prison, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office. Brandon McNamara, 25, of Middle Village in Queens, was arraigned Wednesday and charged with second-degree assault as a hate crime, among… Read more »
Nov. 14, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Citi Bike is gearing up to expand their service in North Brooklyn in preparation for the impending L train shutdown. The bike-share company will be installing 200 new bike docks in the area mainly by expanding capacity at existing docks in places identified as having a network gap. Representatives… Read more »
Nov. 14, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Mid-Atlantic-inspired restaurant Delaware and Hudson will be closing its doors at the end of November after more than four years of operation. The restaurant, located at 135 North 5th St., announced the closure in an Instagram post on Monday, stating their last day of service will be November 25…. Read more »
Nov. 12, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Police are searching for a man who robbed a Bedford Avenue Duane Reade and threatened to stab an employee in the process. The thief according to police, entered the Duane Reade at 250 Bedford Ave. on Oct. 23 at around 7 a.m. He had brought in several empty bags,… Read more »
Nov. 9, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Four new developments in Williamsburg and Greenpoint are offering a combined total of 39 apartments in recently-opened affordable housing lotteries. Rents start as low as $801 for a studio, and go up to $3,538 for a four-bedroom apartment. The bulk of the units are available in the seven-story development… Read more »
Nov. 9, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan The development frenzy continues in North Brooklyn, as yet another developer has put through plans for a luxury residential building in Williamsburg. DDG Partners, a Manhattan-based developer, has plans for a seven-story, 38-unit development at 106 N. 1st Street, between Wythe Avenue and Berry Street, which currently sees a… Read more »
Nov. 8, 2018 By Laura Hanrahan Greenpoint’s Mexican foodie haven Oxomoco has earned itself a coveted Michelin star—just five months after its opening. Michelin released its highly anticipated list of starred restaurants on Monday, adding Oxomoco to a long list of New York City restaurants that have been awarded a star. Oxomoco, whose name refers… Read more »