Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
A Brooklyn Commuter's Nightmare: BQE Construction to Start Right After L Train Shutdown
The city will spend $1.7 billion on a massive 5-year project to redo the BQE.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
- Brooklyn, NY
Sarah is a full-time Patch reporter for Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, East New York, Brownsville, Brooklyn Heights, and DUMBO. She has a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern University and a BA in Russian from Bryn Mawr College. Any tips, comments, or funny stories, please email sarah.kaufman@patch.com.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
MAP: This Bed-Stuy Store Crawl Will Help You Shop in the Neighborhood This Season
Bed-Stuy has everything for your picky family members: massages, fancy juices and wines, handmade jewelry, you name it.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
DUMBO 'First Thursday' Features Awesome Modern Art, Holiday Installations, Free Food
RSVP now!
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Prime Williamsburg Studios Starting at $596 per Month Just Went Up for Grabs
The lottery for affordable units in the Domino Sugar Factory development began Monday — so get your app in quick.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Everyone's Fighting Over Paulie Gee's New Greenpoint Pizzeria
The famous pizzeria wants a liquor license for its new by-the-slice restaurant on Noble Street. Many residents hate that idea.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
East New York Teen Gets 21 Years to Life For Fatally Shooting Another Teen
The gruesome murder happened in broad daylight near the former Thomas Jefferson High School, the Brooklyn D.A. said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
'Black Friday Brunch' Is a Thing Now
Fort Greene's new Italian homemade pasta shop has a Black Friday Brunch special going this week.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
A New Skyscraper Over Bushwick Inlet Park? Could Happen Under Current Zoning Regs
The MTA is now allowed to build skyscrapers on its properties under the law. Advocates are pushing for Gov. Cuomo to repeal that language.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
New Brooklyn Art Studio Will Give Court-Involved Youth a Chance to Start Fresh
A vacant storefront in Downtown Brooklyn will be renovated and reopened in January for arts workshops dedicated to court-involved youth.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
Breakthrough in Brooklyn Teen's 2004 Murder Like 'Opening a Fresh Wound Once Again'
Sharabia Thomas was 17 when she was murdered in a Bushwick alleyway in 2004. A new breakthrough in her case is painful for her loved ones.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
At Adam Yauch Park, Brooklyn Calls on Trump to Denounce Hate Crimes
"If hate is carried out in his name and he says nothing, it becomes his hate," New York Sen. Daniel Squadron said Sunday.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|Neighbor News|
Bed-Stuy: Pack Your Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend With These Events
The weekend is all about museums, parties, shopping, eating well, and good swaps.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
WATCH: Mike Pence Gets Boo'd Like Crazy at Hamilton Showing
The cast also had a statement for the vice president-elect after the show.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Suspects on the Loose After Shooting in Front of DUMBO Youth Center
The shooting occurred in broad daylight Thursday in front of a center that helps children from underserved communities.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
'Explosion' in Chelsea Was Blown Out Truck Tire: FDNY
Witnesses were frightened after they heard a loud explosion-like noise.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
'Queen of Williamsburg' Leonora Russo's Funeral Set for Monday
Those who'd like to pay their respects to Leonora Russo, dubbed 'Queen of Williamsburg,' may do so Monday night at Arthur's Funeral Chapels.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Brownsville Talks Gregory Jackson's Irreplaceable Leadership in #MyBrooklynStory Video
'He could've drove a Rolls Royce from here to Madison Square Garden, he took the subway,' said a friend.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
WATCH: Mayor Bill de Blasio Holds Press Conference on 'Unprecedented' Trump Tower Security Situation
The NYPD will crack down on truck traffic and close off some streets surrounding Trump Tower, the mayor said Friday.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy, Look Out For Property Scammers: Local Politicians
Deed theft and property scam are more widespread in Bed-Stuy than ever, Councilmember Rob Cornegy said Thursday.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
12 Years After Brooklyn Teen's Haunting Murder, a DNA Breakthrough
Sharabia Thomas, 17, left for school one morning in 2004 and never came back. Now, Brooklyn detectives believe they've found her killer.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
