$2.3M 'Eco-Yogi Slumlord' Settlement | Brooklyn Week In Review

BROOKLYN, NY — Miss any headlines in Brooklyn this week? Patch's week in review has you covered for the neighborhood's top news — from an eco-yogi slumlord settlement to a beer that's getting pulled from Brooklyn menus after its CEO's anti-vaccine mandate messages.

8 Brooklyn Eateries Named James Beard Award Semifinalists

The eight restaurants — two of which scored nominations in two categories — are among more than 30 semifinalists in New York City.

Bronx Fire Prompts Safety Walkthroughs At Brooklyn Buildings

Repairs needed at three major apartment complexes are of particular concern in the wake of the fatal fire, according to elected officials.

Sewage Issues At Brooklyn Bagelry Spur Temporary Closure By City

Smith Street Bagels was temporarily closed this week after the health department discovered sewage issues and pests at the popular bagelry.

'Eco-Yogi Slumlords' Give Up BK Building In $2.3M Settlement: AG

The Dean Street home — from which landlords tried to evict tenants in the middle of the pandemic — will become affordable housing.

Threes Brewing Pulled From Menus After CEO's Anti-Vax Rule Tweet

Threes Brewing's CEO doubled down on his anti-vax mandate statement in a blog post, just as eateries pulled his beer from their menus.

Grand Prospect Hall Leveled Leaving Neighbors Gutted: Report

The beloved banquet hall has been reduced to dirt, photos reported by the Brooklyn Paper show, ending a months-long preservation effort.

'Anti-Gay' Mayoral Appointments 'Disappoint' Local LGBTQ Leader

Crystal Hudson, the first gay Black woman elected to the NYC Council, signed a letter against two city appointments with anti-gay histories.