Dec. 12, 2024 By Adam Daly The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) ramped up enforcement actions in Brooklyn during October, issuing almost $1 million in penalties and three stop-work orders related to construction violations at sites across the borough. The DOB released its enforcement bulletin for October on Dec. 9, highlighting significant…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Adam Daly After five years and a series of setbacks, the beloved Brooklyn pizzeria L&B Spumoni Gardens has officially opened its Dumbo location. The new spot, located at 46 Old Fulton St, marks a significant expansion for the iconic eatery, which first opened in Bensonhurst in 1939. Known for its…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Ethan Stark-Miller Mayor Eric Adams’ office announced Tuesday that the city will close the controversial migrant shelter at Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field, along with numerous other sites, over the next couple of months amid a rapid decline in new arrivals. The 2,000-bed tent shelter, which sits on a decommissioned federal airfield…
Dec. 10, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen The controversial “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” passed in the City Council by a slim margin last week, earning equal amounts of praise and criticism from lawmakers and residents around New York City. City of Yes will update some of the city’s old zoning regulations, easing the…
Dec. 6, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith An affordable housing lottery has launched for a new 14-story, 320-unit development attached to East New York’s landmarked Empire State Dairy building on Atlantic Avenue. Towering over the historic industrial building known for its impressive tile murals and rare Vienna Secession architectural style, the new complex at 268…
Dec. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen A new restaurant plans to bridge longstanding tradition and emerging tastes in Brighton Beach. Breva, an American brasserie and cocktail bar, opened its doors on Dec. 18, right next to the famous Tatiana Grill on the boardwalk. It’s an unusual place for a new restaurant. Brighton Beach is…
Dec. 3, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Violent crime rates have been decreasing in Brooklyn since the summer, and that trend continued in November, according to the latest NYPD statistics, with marked drops in nearly all categories across the board when compared to the same period in 2023. Across the entire borough, major felonies —…
Nov. 26, 2024 By Jada Camille Making money moves! State Sen. Andrew Gounardes on Monday celebrated the soft opening of Spring Bank, the first retail bank in Red Hook in a decade, which will deliver accessible banking services to the neighborhood. The new Spring Bank branch, located at 356 Van Brunt St., aims to…
Nov. 22, 2024 By Jada Camille Thanksgiving Day preparations are already underway in Brooklyn, thanks to local businesses and civic leaders who helped distribute free turkeys this week — and there are even more on the horizon. Ruby’s Bar and Grill hosted a giveaway on the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk Nov. 19, with donations totaling 500…
Nov. 21, 2024 By Cate Corcoran The under-construction Brooklyn flagship of the iconic French luxury brand Hermès has been making waves on social media since its unveiling from scaffolding in recent weeks. Standing prominently on a high-traffic corner in Williamsburg, the storefront at 111 North 6th Street gives the impression of a cluster of…