Jul. 9, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen With hate crimes across the city on the rise, some Brooklyn leaders believe that educating the borough’s students about and against hate and antisemitism is a key to fighting violence and bias. An experimental new curriculum designed to do just that rolled out at three local middle schools last…
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Jul. 5, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
An affordable housing lottery has opened for 125 apartments in a long-in-the-works South Williamsburg development, with units starting at $544 per month.
Jun. 28, 2024 By Emily Davenport
For 70 years, Veselka has been serving up authentic Ukrainian cuisine in New York City, and its legacy lives on in their new Williamsburg location.
Jun. 12, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Local “thrift institution” Other People’s Clothes opened a new store in South Williamsburg this month, welcoming “thrifting enthusiasts and creative souls alike” to shop to their hearts’ content.
Jun. 10, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
The New York City real estate community came together on June 5 to mark the grand opening of One Domino Square, the latest addition to the iconic Domino Sugar Factory redevelopment on the Williamsburg waterfront.
May. 28, 2024 By Adam Daly
The owners of the dog café Boris & Horton announced last week that their Williamsburg location will close its doors for good at the end of the month, much to the ire of individuals who had contributed to a fundraising campaign aimed at salvaging the struggling business.
May. 22, 2024 By Adam Daly
A man was arraigned Tuesday at Brooklyn Supreme Court on manslaughter charges in connection with a deadly Williamsburg crash in which he allegedly struck an MTA bus and fled the scene after one of his passengers was ejected from the backseat.
May. 14, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Police pulled a body from the East River near Bushwick Inlet Park on Monday morning, the day after an unidentified man disappeared into the water.
May. 9, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A pair of Brooklyn businesses have come up with something even sweeter than free ice cream: free ice cream inspired by the delicious creations of a local bakery.
May. 8, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell, Dean Moses & Brooklyn Paper staff
The investigation continues into a wild Williamsburg carjacking attempt on Tuesday night that ended with gunshots and a collision that left a pedestrian injured.