Williamsburg's 19th-Century Brewery Relic Stares Down the Wrecking Ball
A 19th‑century brick brewery at Meserole and Lorimer looks set to be cleared after a $19.6M sale; demolition filings are pending and DOB approvals will set the timeline.
New York City Mayor Mamdani Appoints Six New Members to Rent Guidelines Board Amid Housing Challenges
NYC Mayor Mamdani appoints six to the Rent Guidelines Board, including Chantella Mitchell as Chair, aimed at balancing tenant needs and economic realities.
New York City Braces for Rain and Potential Snow as Temperatures Fluctuate Across Boroughs
New York City forecast predicts cloudy skies, rain, and potential snow with temperatures in the low 40s, but no severe weather expected according to NWS.
Winged Leopard HQ Lands In Williamsburg, Queen One Bets Big On Brooklyn
Queen One’s Rise and Fly Vision Centre at 25 Kent Avenue turns a Williamsburg office into an immersive art-meets-tech hub with promised jobs and neighborhood programming.
Brooklyn PPP Scam Shocker as Ex-NYPD Detective Cops to Fraud Plot
Former NYPD detective John Bolden admitted in Brooklyn federal court that he helped file fake PPP loan applications that steered pandemic relief to ineligible borrowers. The plea follows earlier charges that tied two detectives and other local figures to a broader scheme.
Bay Ridge Brawl Over Former Modell's Site Puts Trampoline Park on the Spot
A landlord-tenant fight and a broker's lawsuit have sprung up at Bay Ridge's former Modell's storefront, tying a family trampoline park into litigation. The disputes allege unpaid rent, missed deadlines and a contested commission.
NYPD Reports 17% Increase in NYC Subway Crimes During Frigid Winter, Prompting Enhanced Police Measures
NYPD reports a 17% increase in major crimes on NYC subways during winter, contrasting with a citywide drop in above-ground crime. Increased police patrols and safety measures announced in response to public, political concerns over transit safety.
Residents Evacuated, Two Injured as Underground Fires and Gas Leak Erupt in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Over 200 Brooklyn residents were evacuated due to a transformer fire that caused high carbon monoxide levels; two were injured. Firefighters battled the blaze for seven hours.












