Brooklyn, NY|News|
5 Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed Last Week
The BQE is dying, Brooklyn's Caribbean culture is alive, and an Apple store will be born in Fort Green: news from Oct. 31 — Nov. 4
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
- Park Slope, NY
Email: john.santore@patch.com
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Sunset Park, NY|News|
Yes, Sunset Park's Proposed Affordable Development Will Be Open to Undocumented Residents
The project's manager addressed some of the questions raised at a recent community meeting.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
'Caribbeing' Celebrates Brooklyn's Caribbean Culture Year-Round
Shelley Worrell said she's a fan of events like J'Ouvert, but "you're not only Caribbean once a year."
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Stargaze, Explore Global Art, and Build Community in Sunset Park This Nov. 5
The Sunset Park Railroad is an ongoing arts project designed to connect and celebrate the neighborhood's immigrant communities.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
Cyclists Can Now Use the 311 App to Report Blocked Bike Lanes. But Will Drivers Care?
Patch took a 40 block ride down 5th Avenue to check out the state of cycling on a Friday morning.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Just What Will Infinity Properties' E. 18th St. Building Look Like?
The property's developer said the Flatbush building will look different from a recently published rendering.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Parkers Raise Questions and Concerns Over Library Redevelopment Plan
The Fifth Avenue Committee wants to build six stories of affordable housing on top of a new, three story library.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
City Moves 2 Park Slope Citi Bike Stations, Independent of Community Input Process
NYC Department of Transportation officials say they will "continue to review all concerns and suggestions regarding Citi Bike."
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Red Hook Residents Demand More Perks From Real-Estate Giants Invading the Hood
Thor Equities, the firm behind "Red Hoek Point," is high on residents' list of developers who need to give more back to the community.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
Park Slopers Demand Elevator at 7th Avenue Subway Stop
The busy F and G train station has dozens of steps, but no access point for disabled people.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
How Would You Change Waterfront Transit in Sunset Park? Weigh in at Nov. 10 Meeting
New York City Hall's development arm will host a transit-focused meeting in Sunset Park on Nov. 10, at the offices of UPROSE.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Teen Found Dead in Prospect Park Lake
The 19-year-old's corpse was found floating in the water shortly after 1 p.m., police say.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
BQX Route Maps: See How the New Brooklyn-to-Queens Streetcar Could Cut Through Your Neighborhood
The mayor's proposed light rail system would run from Astoria, Queens, to Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
East Flatbush Townhall to Tackle Legal Plight of Black Immigrants to the U.S.
The event follows a report arguing that Black immigrants are disproportionately targeted by the U.S. immigration system.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
Last Look: Park Slope's Pavilion Theater Says Good Night
Who gets to keep the shag carpeting on the third floor lounge?
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
Park Slopers Convince Developer to Replace 5th Ave Key Food With Similar Supermarket
The old Key Food site is in the process of being purchased by Avery Hall Investments.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
79-Year-Old Sunset Park Woman Knocked Over by Bag Snatcher: NYPD
The elderly woman was robbed near 53rd Street and 4th Avenue, police say.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Learn About New York's Role in the Underground Railroad at Medgar Evers College
Two descendants of Underground Railroad leaders will attend the exhibit's opening ceremony.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Arrest Made Following Fatal July Shooting of Red Hook Houses Resident: NYPD
Jahiem Smallwood, 24, was shot on Bush Street on July 19, according to the NYPD. He died the next day.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
12-Year-Old Missing From Lefferts Gardens Home Since Oct. 28: NYPD
Chole Thadal got into a fight with her mother before she disappeared, police said.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
