Jun. 20, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
An interim library is set to open in Red Hook next month, in the midst of a two-year closure of the neighborhood’s local branch.
Temporary library to open in Red Hook while local branch closed for renovations
Tag: renovation
Environmental justice coalition criticizes planned BQE overhaul, demands community-led transformation
Apr. 12, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Brooklynites rallied on Wednesday to demand that city and state officials work with them — not around them — to transform the aging Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Bay Ridge playground reopens after $5.4M makeover
Mar. 27, 2024 By Adam Daly
Local pols and officials unveiled the recently renovated playground in Bay Ridge’s John J. Carty Park on Tuesday following a much-needed $5.4 million makeover.
MTA completes first Brooklyn subway station renovation of the year at Fort Hamilton Parkway
Feb. 14, 2024 By Adam Daly
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has wrapped up renovations of the Fort Hamilton Parkway subway station in Windsor Terrace, the first Brooklyn station revamped this year under the program aimed at improving customer experience.
Maria Hernandez Park dog run in Bushwick set for paw-some $300,000 renovation
Jan. 29, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
Dog owners in Bushwick have reason to rejoice as the Maria Hernandez Park dog run, infamous for dust and rain puddles, is undergoing a $300,000 renovation.
Order on Court Street as MTA completes subway station renovation
Jan. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Order on Court Street!
‘East New York is on the rise’: Parks department overhauls two local greenspaces to honor local history, improve community spaces
Nov. 30, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
A multi-million dollar plan for two Brooklyn greenspaces is underway in order to promote accessibility and cultural awareness for all.
Looking sharp! McGolrick Park gets $2M facelift, with seasonal farmer’s market to run year-round
Nov. 20, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Looking sharp!
Food Bazaar returns to Bushwick after two-year revamp
Oct. 25, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Bushwick and Bedford-Stuyvesant residents have reason to rejoice, as the popular grocery store Food Bazaar Supermarket is reopening at its previous location on Myrtle Avenue after undergoing building renovations.
Bay Ridge community center housed in former church to get $6M renovation
Oct. 18, 2023 By Jada Camille
The Bay Ridge Community Development Center will soon be able to renovate the old church building it has operated in since 2020 into a fully-equipped community center.