Apr. 10, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
After more than a year of construction, six new elevators opened at the Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street stations in Williamsburg last week.
Six new elevators open at Metropolitan Avenue/Lorimer Street stations
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‘A women’s rights revolution’: Women attacked during religious divorce event in Brooklyn
Apr. 9, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A push to educate Orthodox Jewish women about their rights in marriage and divorce turned sour in Borough Park on March 29, when a group of women were attacked and their materials destroyed by a large group of men and boys.
Bar Madonna blends Italian-American tradition with avant-garde artistry in Williamsburg
Apr. 9, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
The latest addition to Brooklyn’s bustling nightlife scene, Bar Madonna, officially opened its doors in Williamsburg last week, masterfully blending Italian-American cuisine, modern art and drink-making.
Historic school in Crown Heights to be converted into homeless shelter
Apr. 9, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
An early racially integrated school in what was once the free Black community of Weeksville but is now Crown Heights will not become affordable housing as planned after all, but instead will be converted into a homeless shelter.
Op-ed | Unlocking NYC’s economic potential with ‘City of Yes’ zoning reform
Apr. 9, 2024 By Regina Myer
Mixed-use neighborhoods are the lifeblood of New York City. These enclaves — where people live, work, learn and play — contribute significantly to the city’s economy by supporting thousands of jobs, housing units, and businesses.
Fatal stabbing at Brooklyn bar reignites community concerns over rowdy reputation
Apr. 9, 2024 By Jada Camille
Locals say they are disappointed, but not totally surprised, that a Bay Ridge bar with a rowdy reputation was connected to a fatal stabbing over the weekend.
Eyes on the sky: Thousands of Brooklynites turn out for the solar eclipse
Apr. 8, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld & Adam Daly
Thousands of Brooklynites headed outside on Monday afternoon to take in the rare solar eclipse — the likes of which won’t be seen again in the U.S. until 2044.
Swinging into action! Bay Ridge little leaguers step up to the plate at 68th Precinct Youth Council’s opening day
Apr. 8, 2024 By Arthur de Gaeta & Meaghan McGoldrick O’Neil
Play ball!
‘Spring, good food, and sun’: Smorgasburg is back in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Apr. 8, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
Smorgasburg, New York City’s largest open-air food market, kicked off its new season at the Oculus at the World Trade Center on Friday and in Williamsburg on Saturday before thousands of food lovers headed to Brooklyn on Sunday for the opening of Smorgasburg Prospect Park.
Paw-locked! Sunset Park pet-owners upset over locked park, plead with pols for dog run
Apr. 6, 2024 By Jada Camille
Locals’ outcry for a dog park is growing louder after a former seemingly pup-friendly part of Sunset Park was padlocked last week, keeping pet-owners and their dogs out.