Part of an impressive Romanesque Revival row, this Crown Heights townhouse is filled with woodwork, mantels, interior shutters, and other period details alongside some modern updates. The rear parlor now incorporates a sleek kitchen and there are new skylights on the top floor, a mini split system, and updated mechanicals. The house at 1219 Dean Street sits within the the Crown Heights North Historic District.
Some of us lost a whole lifetime of work. It's not something you can just replace. I don't have the words for the feeling because I'm still in such shock. It doesn't really feel like it's happened yet.
In a surprise move, Continuum Company has sold its property near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden less than a year after it secured a controversial site rezoning it had spent years fighting for. The rezoning for 962-972 Franklin Avenue (marketed as 970 Franklin Avenue) was approved in November last year, allowing a 10-story development on the long-vacant site, provided it was angled to reduce the amount of shade cast on the garden's vulnerable plants.
Then at 11:30 a.m., Scott Wiener of Scott's Pizza Tours will host a live auction of the artwork, with all proceeds supporting Slice Out Hunger's nationwide initiatives. While bidding, guests can grab a slice from Brooklyn DOP, and parents can even upload their child's artwork to Pixyit to print it on a tote bag, hat or other keepsake. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and preregistration is required for the workshop.
"I have wanted to bring my dog to a blessing of the animals his entire life. I told him, 'I know you guys do a pantry for people here, but would you be interested in doing one about dogs, but for seniors?'"
Brooklyn, NY - An 89-year-old woman was discovered with fatal head injuries inside her Brooklyn residence late Sunday night, police said. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 10:27 p.m. at 3015 West 29th Street in the 60th Precinct. Officers were informed that the victim, identified as Nina Kravtsov, had sustained head trauma. Emergency personnel rushed her to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, where she was pronounced dead.
Brooklyn, NY - A quiet Sunday night turned into a life-changing moment for one lucky New Yorker who scored a top-prize TAKE 5 ticket worth over $31,000 after purchasing it from a local neighborhood store in Sunset Park. The New York Lottery confirmed that one top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 Evening drawing held on Sunday was sold at Fresh Green Farm, a grocery store located at 6002 5th Avenue in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn, NY - A New York City police officer was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after being accused of theft while on duty in East Flatbush, officials said. At approximately 3:28 a.m., authorities arrested 26-year-old David Carrasco, an NYPD officer assigned to the department, within the 67th Precinct. He has been charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.
When in doubt, a new set of dishes can really turn things around. Okay, sure, this is likely not as widely recommended as therapy or touching grass, but it's nevertheless true. And for those who find peace and mental clarity in the aisles of quirky dishware icon Fishs Eddy in Union Square, things are about to get twice as good when the cult-favorite home goods haven opens a Brooklyn outpost this fall in Dumbo.
The rollout continues a pilot program that has over the last two years brought trash containers to streets in parts of Harlem. Residents in the area no longer pile their garbage up on sidewalks, but building supers instead toss their bags in the bins in a change city officials said has reduced rat populations by eliminating a key food source for pests.
According to law enforcement sources, officers in the 75th Precinct responded to a call about a stolen vehicle at Pennsylvania and Hegeman Avenues in East New York at around 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 14. Police said the alleged perp, a 15-year-old boy, was identified by the victim at the scene. Officers then sprang into action when the young suspect immediately fled in the vehicle, going only a short distance around a corner, authorities said. With cops tailing him, the perp had to aggressively navigate traffic.
Brooklyn has long been a destination for creativity, culture, and trendsetting energy. From music to food, style to nightlife, the borough sets the pace for much of New York City. Now, with the state's legal cannabis market maturing, Brooklyn is quickly becoming one of the top places for consumers to explore premium weed products. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or you're a local looking to try something new, hash is one of the best ways to elevate your experience.
BROOKLYN, NY - A 65-year-old man was attacked and robbed Sunday night in Greenpoint after a suspect shoved him to the ground and stole his bag before fleeing the scene. The assault occurred around 10:08 p.m. in front of 1055 Manhattan Avenue. Police said an unidentified man approached the victim, forced him to the ground, and snatched his crossbody bag, which contained U.S. currency and bank cards.
