Apr. 1, 2024 By Adam Daly
A Williamsburg man who was struck by a car driver while cycling in Midwood last month has died of his injuries, police confirmed Monday.
Williamsburg bicyclist dies of injuries after being hit by driver in Midwood
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Tenant rallies, subway safety, and seasonal celebrations: Brooklyn Paper’s top stories from March 2024
Apr. 1, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but it’s not really clear if the news cycle in Brooklyn follows that trend.
Five-alarm fire breaks out at Williamsburg church Easter Sunday
Apr. 1, 2024 By Dean Moses & Christian Murray
A five-alarm fire broke out at a Catholic church in Williamsburg on Easter Sunday, injuring five people.
Enchanting original fairy tale ‘All the Birds of the World’ takes flight in Williamsburg
Apr. 1, 2024 By Kaitlyn Riggio
Writer and performer Melody Bates has loved fairy tales ever since she was a little girl.
East Flatbush nonprofit launches community service center in one of nabe’s largest housing complexes
Apr. 1, 2024 By Jada Camille
A Central Brooklyn nonprofit is bringing people together with the launch of its new community service center within the Flatbush Gardens housing development.
Pols push for ferry funding to Governors Island in final state budget
Apr. 1, 2024 By Adam Daly
Activists and legislators are pushing for the Brooklyn ferry service to Governors Island to be fully funded in this year’s final state budget to ensure Brooklynites have direct access to the green space.
Section of Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to close for needed repairs April 13-15
Mar. 29, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Part of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will once again shut down for a weekend of necessary repairs next month.
Paving the way: ‘Resilient’ art exhibit at Brooklyn Federal Courthouse features all women artists
Mar. 29, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann
A new art show titled “Resilience in Color and Form” opened at the Charles P. Sifton Gallery in the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse on March 27, paying homage to female artists in honor of Women’s History Month.
‘One of the best’: Locals laud new Brooklyn Paramount, a revival over 60 years in the making
Mar. 29, 2024 By Lauren Rapp
The Brooklyn Paramount, a once legendary cultural hub, has opened its doors again to music lovers, preserving a touch of history around every corner. The live music venue is officially welcoming concertgoers again as of Wednesday, March 27, over 60 years since its last curtain call.
Four men plead guilty to conspiring to traffic firearms into Brooklyn
Mar. 29, 2024 By Adam Daly
Four men pleaded guilty for their roles in operating a major Brooklyn gun and drug trafficking ring taken down by an inter-agency bust last year, the U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of New York announced Thursday.