The New York City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses on Tuesday approved a five-block, 21-building historic district in Downtown Brooklyn, despite opposition, reported the New York Times. The Real Estate Board [...]
Thursday, December 8, 2011
A study put out by Councilman Brad Lander (D–Park Slope) found that only 43 percent of B61 buses arrived on time during rush hour, with some buses arriving 20 minutes late, The Brooklyn Paper reported. [...]
Monday, October 31, 2011
A new mural in Downtown Brooklyn leaves some scratching their heads.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Those who missed the morning ceremony gathered at Brooklyn's Atlantic Chip shop for a viewing. For some, the viewing was their second.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz lent his support to plans to designate the center of Downtown Brooklyn as New York’s first “Skyscraper Historic District”, according to The New York Post. However, he clarified that his [...]
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be opening a new subway stop in Downtown Brooklyn. According to NY1, the MTA announced it is opening a transfer connector between Jay Street and Lawrence Street, connecting riders from [...]
Friday, December 3, 2010
New York City’s Landmark Preservation Commission is planning to designate Downtown Brooklyn a first-ever “Skyscraper Historic District,” reports the New York Post. A public hearing on the proposal will be held December 14.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Prosecutors in Brooklyn say a construction company agreed to pay $20 million to resolve an investigation that claimed the company falsely reported hiring minority subcontractors on several New York City projects. The Schiavone Construction Company [...]
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
By Caitlin Kasunich Since July 2009, the second floor of 136 Lawrence St. in Downtown Brooklyn has served as a collective house for many young people who move in and out of New York City. [...]
Friday, November 19, 2010
A school will host their 31st Annual Holiday Extravaganza in two weeks, according to Brooklyn Heights Blog. Brooklyn Friends School, an independent Quaker school in downtown Brooklyn, will host its winter festival on Saturday, Dec. [...]
Friday, January 27, 2012
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