A study released today finds that two out of three motorists speed on Brooklyn’s McGuinness Boulevard [PDF], a notorious Greenpoint thoroughfare where locals have for years called on the city to take action to prevent pedestrian and cyclist injuries an... »
This week is proving to be a busy one for our local Community Board. Yesterday I shared the Parks & Waterfront Committee’s rather anemic agenda, today I offer something a mite bit more substantial: the agenda for the Environmental Protection Committee.... »
The turnout at last night’s gathering was rather lackluster. I suspect this was largely due to the rather short notice for said convocation and of course the fact it is seriously, painfully cold. However, what I did find interesting is who did show up.... »
The author of this missive (which can be found on Manhattan Avenue) might have his/her terminology wrong, but this was an excellent reminder nonetheless that tomorrow, January 10th, both our local Community Board and 94th Precinct Community Council wil... »
Photo: Here's Williamsburg So there's a Greek restaurant in Williamsburg that has been celebrating their birthday each year since they opened in 2008 by letting their customers "pay what you feel the food is worth"--a practice common in Australia (or s... »
This is but a fraction of the sidewalk cafe/liquor license goodness which awaits your delectation tomorrow at the Swinging 60′s Senior’s Center! Those of you who are curious can view the whole list here. Otherwise, I’d like to point out (once again) th... »
The early bird won’t be getting served Sunday brunch in Williamsburg anymore if some churchgoing locals have their way. The brunch battle royale centers on Brooklyn Community Board 1’s plan to enforce an obscure city law barring outdoor sidewalk cafes ... »
