Jan. 5, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Order on Court Street!
Order on Court Street as MTA completes subway station renovation
Tag: transportation
Buses, businesses, and bagels: Brooklyn Paper’s top stories of 2023
Dec. 28, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper
It’s the end of another big, busy year in Brooklyn! This year, Kings County – like the rest of the city — saw protests against and support for the thousands of asylum-seekers who now call New York City Home; cutthroat elections; labor struggles; tragedy; and more.
Op-Ed | Equity Matters: Sunset Park deserves more in DOT’s plans for BQE South and Third Avenue
Dec. 11, 2023 By Julio Peña III In the intricate maze of New York City, Sunset Park stands as a vibrant embodiment of diversity and resilience. Three years ago, our community experienced yet another loss with the tragic death of Clara Kang — a dedicated nurse whose life was cut short while cycling home. On…
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Overnight G train service to be partially suspended for signal modernization starting Nov. 30
Nov. 28, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
The G train will be partially suspended during late nights from Nov. 30 to February 2024 as the MTA works to upgrade and modernize signal technology along the critical Brooklyn-Queens route.
Dump truck driver strikes and kills 77-year-old pedestrian in Midwood
Nov. 27, 2023 By Adam Daly
The driver of a truck fatally struck a 77-year-old pedestrian as she crossed the street in Midwood on Monday morning, according to police.
Man sought for exposing himself to teen girl on Bay Ridge subway: NYPD
Nov. 27, 2023 By Adam Daly
Police are looking for the public’s help to identify a man who allegedly exposed himself in front of a teenage girl aboard an R train in Bay Ridge last week.
‘A long time coming’: Three new elevators open at 7th Avenue station
Nov. 22, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Three new elevators opened at the 7th Avenue subway station in Park Slope on Tuesday, in a hard-won victory for the community.
Hit-and-run driver kills 72-year-old woman in Fort Hamilton
Nov. 17, 2023 By Adam Daly
A 72-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing the street in Fort Hamilton on Thursday evening, police said.
Voting records, party changes, and important issues: A look into southern Brooklyn’s most heated city council race ahead of Election Day
Nov. 6, 2023 By Jada Camille & Augostina Mallous
With Election Day upon us Nov. 7, two southern Brooklyn pols draw closer to victory or defeat in one of this year’s most eventful and talked-about City Council races.
Everything Brooklynites need to know as the 2023 New York City Marathon: Road closures, best viewing spots, and local runners
Nov. 3, 2023 By Augostina Mallous
Marathon season is upon us, and the TCS New York City Marathon is ready to take over the streets of the five boroughs on Nov. 5. On the first Sunday in November, this iconic race brings together runners from around the world for an unforgettable 26.2-mile journey through the heart of the Big Apple.