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Flatbush named one of the ‘coolest neighborhoods’ in the world …
Sep 26, 2024 · Flatbush has been named the coolest neighborhood to visit in New York City, according to Time Out’s 2024 global ranking. The Brooklyn neighborhood placed 17th overall in the publication’s annual list, now in its seventh year. The travel and lifestyle magazine consulted writers and editors across major cities to compile the list.
Here’s how to vote early in Brooklyn • Brooklyn Paper
Oct 22, 2020 · Verde’s name first graced the pages of Brooklyn Paper in 2018 as an intern covering the Brooklyn Cyclones. (718) 260-2525. Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 24 at 27 polling sites across Brooklyn. Here's how to cast your ballot ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Domino Square opens, transforming Williamsburg waterfront with …
Sep 24, 2024 · Domino Square, the penultimate piece of Two Trees’ major redevelopment of the Williamsburg waterfront on the site of the old Domino Sugar Refinery, has opened, providing an acre of open public space next to the landmarked Refinery building.
Best of Brooklyn real estate to shine at Chamber’s Domino …
Oct 2, 2024 · The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to celebrate the borough’s most impressive real estate projects at the 2024 Best of Brooklyn Real Estate Showcase, coming to a landmark site on the Williamsburg waterfront later this month. The showcase will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Refinery at Domino, the former Domino Sugar Refinery.
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Affordable housing lottery opens at Gowanus luxury tower
Aug 28, 2024 · The affordable housing lottery opened Wednesday for the towering complex at 420 Carroll Street, right on the banks of the canal, with studio units starting at $784 a month. Meanwhile, market-rate units, which went on the market in late July according to StreetEasy, include studio apartments starting at $3,436 a month, the building’s website ...
Brooklyn honors legendary pizzaiolo Dom DeMarco with street …
Sep 23, 2024 · City officials gather with friends and family of Di Fara Pizza at East 15th Street and Avenue J to unveil the new ‘Domenico ‘Dom’ DeMarco Way’ street sign in honor of the beloved pizzaiolo.
1940s New York City documented in historic ‘street view’
Aug 18, 2020 · The software engineer launched the historic page 1940s.nyc on Aug. 11 — dubbing it “Street View of 1940s New York” — where he charted photos taken between 1939-1951 by the city Tax Department and the New Deal-era Works Progress Administration. Left: A tax photo of the old working waterfront where Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 5 now lives.
Back on track: Cyclone spins again in Coney Island after safety …
Sep 7, 2024 · The Cyclone is spinning again in Coney Island. Luna Park, which operates the iconic Brooklyn rollercoaster, reopened the ride on Saturday Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. after being closed for the last two weeks for maintenance.. The Cyclone abruptly closed on Aug. 22 after riders became stuck on a coaster that malfunctioned during their trip.