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McCarren Park’s future continues to look brighter: last spring, its pedestrian path received a desperately-needed repaving; now, it’s set to expand by appropriating a street (which separates the track and dog run) as additional park grounds. [DNAinfo]
The State is pledging to make the South Williamsburg waterfront a little bit cleaner. [Brownstoner] Keep Reading »
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East Village board shop is expanding east to Williamsburg and giving new life to defunct pinball hangout Satellite Lounge. Its new identity is Jackbar, and you’ll be able to play cool games with tiny silver balls there, too. []
Parm, a favorite Italian eatery in Nolita, also seems set to traverse the East River and erect a Williamsburg outpost, likely slotted for North Fourth Street. [Grub Street] Keep Reading »
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A raft of semi-violent crooks have descended on Greenpoint. [Brooklyn Paper]
A stuffed tiger is threatening to drive off in an East Village Cadillac. [EV Grieve]
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David Karp, founder of Tumblr, has moved from the West Village to Williamsburg, and now lives in a “mildly steampunk” loft. [T]
A condo owner at The Edge thinks Williamsburg was the “Wild, Wild West” just three years ago. [Gawker]
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If you didn’t already think Greenpoint had all the makings for a great soap opera – what with all that big money waterfront development and a bunch of scary crime – an alleged prostitution ring at a Greenpoint massage parlor might help change your mind. [DNAinfo]
Police are looking for a man suspected of attempted rape in Williamsburg. The suspect broke into a 21-year-old woman’s window near Metropolitan Avenue and climbed on top of her; surveillance footage shows the man wearing a white t-shirt and jeans while wheeling a bike and looking — on more than one occasion — guiltily behind his shoulder. [Gothamist]
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An East Williamsburg educator accused of sexual assault has been a candidate for City Council and has ties to prominent local politicians. [DNAinfo]
The Butcher’s Daughter opened an annex space around the corner, which offers local produce and “house-made products” in addition to some of the original store’s offerings. [Bowery Boogie] Keep Reading »
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We regret to be the bearer of bad news but: you can no longer buy cake made of honey toast submerged in whipped cream and fruit on St. Marks Place. CoCo Fresh Juice & Tea opened this week, replacing the short-lived Iris Café. [EV Grieve]
If you’re young and “bohemian” and still determined to move to Williamsburg, here’s a guide that shows you how to do it. [Brokelyn] Keep Reading »
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Melissa O’Donnell, chef and owner of Salt Bar, will close her decade-old eatery and open Thelma on Clinton, which she hopes will represent the “multicultural qualities” of the LES. [The Lo-Down]
LES gallerist Rachel Uffner gets a lofty upgrade on Suffolk Street. [Gallerist] Keep Reading »
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Cowboy Pizza – fueled by the Pushcart team – closes on Clinton Street after a year and a half of making pies. [The Lo-Down]
Sarah Krathen and Emma Hearst of Sorella have published a cookbook. [The Lo-Down]
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Sheryo and The Yok’s new mural at Ideal Glass in the East Village. (Photo: Scott Lynch)
Yet another Williamsburg business is packing up and heading north to Greenpoint: Beacon’s Closet will shut down its flagship store of 11 years on North 11 Street to make room for Vice magazine’s expansion. They’ll get cheaper rent at 74 Guernsey Street. [The Real Deal] Keep Reading »
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The Bossa Nova Civic Club has sent over the DJ schedule for tomorrow’s Bedford + Bowery Bazaar, which — as you already know — will bring some of our favorite North Brooklyn food, fashion and craft vendors to the Hester Street Fair, at Hester and Essex, from 11 a.m. noon to 10 p.m. Head over to the Facebook event page for all the details.
A fire on Clinton Street last night was likely electrical and extinguished quickly. There were no injuries, but the façade of Izakaya Dodom Pa – the scene of the blaze – wasn’t quite so lucky. [Bowery Boogie]
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Get a free (sailor-themed) tattoo tonight at Passenger Bar! There will be alcoholic slushies to soothe you after you realize what a terrible decision you’ve made. [Brokelyn]
2nd Floor on Clinton, Donnybrook and Hotel on Rivington have all started serving Lowline-themed cocktails, and will donate part of the proceeds to the project. Hotel on Rivington’s is made with sriracha sauce. [DNAinfo]
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