Menachem Stark, the Williamsburg developer who was abducted Thursday outside of his office and then found burned and asphyxiated to death in Long Island Saturday, was…
The True Story of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the North Pole and Brooklyn Beer
Until we return from vacation Jan. 3, enjoy this daily series of longer pieces in which we unravel the histories of storied buildings. Presenting: A…
Bklyn Beast Closes; Stabbing in Bushwick; $700 Roberta’s Tank Top
A Williamsburg resident facing a predicament from a bygone era was forced to put up a sign: “Please Do Not Smoke Crack in Our Building.”…
You Know Where to Find 1 Knickerbocker, Now Serving Fried Pig Ears and Roast Elk
Not too far from where The Johnsons opened last week (and from where Radio Bushwick opened last month), Bushwick just got yet another eatin’ and…
Welcome to… The Johnsons, in Bushwick
After a long summer of waiting, The Johnsons (Bushwick outpost of Welcome to The Johnsons) finally opened this past weekend. With its white tiled bar,…
LPC Demands Changes to Domino Plan, Ginsberg’s ‘Kaddish’ Building Sold
The Landmarks Preservation Commission has sent the developer of the Domino Sugar factory back to the drawing board, objecting to the height and massing of…
These Two New Cafes Will Ease Your Starbucks-Coming-to-Williamsburg Woes
Sure, the green lady is coming to Williamsburg, but Brooklyn just keeps getting more and more excuses to buck the ‘Bucks. Starting with these two…
The Bushwick Trailer Park Lives On! (Sort Of)
Ever wonder what happened to all those trailers from the Bushwick Trailer Park, the arts collective/trailer haven that popped up on a vacant Bushwick lot…
Rheingold, Domino Developments Get Approvals; Hells Angels Suing Over Clubhouse
After an earlier committee vote, the entirety of Community Board 1 has now approved the Domino Sugar development with some conditions. [The Real Deal] The…
Watch Von Shakes Play ‘Away From Here’ and Explain Why They Ditched Dublin
With a debut album, Bohemia, just out and a show at Shea Stadium tomorrow night, Von Shakes has officially arrived. After a few bumps in the…