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Brooklyn's Hottest New Restaurant Openings, Sad Goodbyes In 2023
Out with the old, in with the new — 2023 was a big year in Brooklyn restaurant news. From ice cream turmoil to Tex-Mex, here's a look back.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Emily Rahhal , Patch Staff
- Bed-Stuy, NY
I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley but am now parts of Brooklyn including Bed Stuy, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights. Don't be alarmed by the 818 area code.
Aside from reporting, I'm a huge comedy fan and love spending time with my friends. Please feel free to reach me via email at emily.rahhal@patch.com or on Twitter @RahhalEmily.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Ring In The New Year In Brooklyn: 2023 NYE Events
Whether you're watching fireworks or dancing the night away, the new year is upon us — and Brooklyn is ready to celebrate.
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Bed-Stuy|News|
Bed-Stuy's Hottest New Restaurant Openings In 2023, Sad Goodbyes
As new restaurants moved in, standing Bed-Stuy spots made bold moves — like an ambitious union effort and prestigious awards.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
With Food Pantry Visits Up, Mobile Market Brings Fresh Food To BK
A free outdoor farmers' market-style food distribution was stationed in Sunset Park ahead of the holidays.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?
Mice and roaches and lead-based paint, oh my.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
BK Landlord Who Set Fire To Apartment Over Unpaid Rent Faces 25 Years
A Brooklyn landlord put a dead cat in front of his tenant's apartment before setting fire to the building, prosecutors contend.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Robbers Asked Teen If He Was Arab Before BK Mugging: NYPD, Report
A 15-year-old mugged in East New York was targeted because of his ethnicity, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Fire Burns Through Brooklyn Home, FDNY Says
An East Flatbush residence set fire Friday morning, according to the FDNY. The blaze comes just a day after a fire displaced four units.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Bar Birba Opens In Bed-Stuy With Pizza, Wine: Report
There's a new pizza in town, and it's served alongside decadent small bites and natural Italian wine.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
'Made With Love': Palestinian Eatery Ayat Opens 3rd Brooklyn Location
Ayat is bringing its traditional Palestinian flavors and outspoken spirit to Ditmas Park.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
2 Firefighters Injured In Blaze At All-Wood Brooklyn Building: FDNY
All four residences in a Brooklyn building were damaged in a quickly-spreading fire Thursday morning, authorities said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Man Exposes Himself To Teenage Girl On Brooklyn Subway: NYPD
A man performed a lewd act in front of a 15-year-old girl on a Brooklyn M train, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Woman Punched On Brooklyn Subway Platform, Police Say
A woman was standing on a Brooklyn platform when she was punched in the face, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Locals Want Crossing Guards After Crash That Killed 7-YO Student
Cardboard cutouts will stand guard at dangerous school intersections Thursday — a symbol of the city's inability to keep students safe.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Driver Ran Red Light Before Hitting Pedestrian In Bed-Stuy: NYPD
A 20-year-old was charged with manslaughter and reckless driving related to a 2022 crash that killed a Bed-Stuy man, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
At Least 1 Man Shot Inside Bed-Stuy Store: NYPD, Report
An argument turned violent in a Bed-Stuy shop Thursday night, leaving one man in critical condition, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Found Dead, Floating In Brooklyn Waters: NYPD
A man was found floating in the water at Paerdegat Basin near Canarsie Tuesday morning, police said.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Bed-Stuy Holiday Shopping Crawl Set For Second Date In December
Shop, eat, and get in the spirit along Lewis Avenue just before the Christmas holiday.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn's First Full-Time Legal Dispensary Opens In Gravesend
Brooklyn's newest legal recreational dispensary has high aspirations to educate, provide safe weed and create space for locals to connect.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Mall Evacuated After Bomb Threat, NYPD Says
Police evacuated Kings Plaza Shopping Center out of an "abundance of caution" after a reported bomb threat, police said.
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