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Man arrested for stealing 75 lbs of almonds – Free Williamsburg
Who says Williamsburg isn’t the gritty crime-filled place it used to be? A man was arrested on Sunday for stealing three 25 pound boxes of almonds from the back of a delivery van on South 8th and Bedford. Unsuprisingly the NY Post headline includes the word ‘Nut Job’, more from the Post: He tried to run off with the loot, sources said, but the 5-foot-8, 180 pound man ended up dropping the boxes on South 8th Street, sources said.
Man smashes Kent Ave. storefront windows because of 'zombie apocalypse' – Free Williamsburg
There are a lot of reasons people get angry in Williamsburg these days. The opening of chains like Starbucks, the soaring rent prices, and the closing of all of our favorite restaurants and music venues are usually the main sources of local ire. However, this time a ‘zombie apocalypse’ is the culprit. A Brooklyn man and probable Walking Dead fan named Jung Pryjma got into the Shops @ 240 Kent at around 1AM on Monday 2/16 and smashed the storefront windows with a fire extinguisher.
Joe Biden enters Williamsburg, proclaims himself 'Weird Guy' – Free Williamsburg
Joe Biden is in Brooklyn today to pay a visit to the Williamsburg overlords Vice Magazine and potentially hip up his image in lieu of a Presidential run. Gothamist has more photos if you are interested, but what I’m mostly interested in is the possibility of Bill Murray and Joe Biden drunkenly running into each other at The Commodore.
The Museum of Pizza opens tomorrow in Williamsburg – Free Williamsburg
The Museum of Pizza begins its two week run at The William Vale in Williamsburg tomorrow. From AMNY: The Museum of Pizza will feature more than a dozen exhibitions inspired by the iconic New York City food at the Williamsburg hotel The William Vale. The works range from a “cheese cave” inspired by Lebanon’s Jeita Grotto to a mirror-based installation by Signe Pierce and Emma Stern dubbed “The Pizza Vortex” to the psychedelic “Pizza Beach” by Adam Green.
World's smelliest limo finally removed from Greenpoint – Free Williamsburg
A smelly limo aka “the rotten royce” that has been bothering Greenpoint residents was finally towed last night. The limo had avoided action by the sanitation department and the NYPD by adding/removing its PA license plate and moving a few blocks away when necessary. Here’s a video on the situation from CBS 2
An Axe-Throwing bar is coming to Greenpoint – Free Williamsburg
At least it’s not another coffee shop? On October 26th a bar called Bury the Hatchet that lets you compete in axe-throwing, will open on 67 West St. in Greenpoint right around the corner from The Brooklyn Barge. From Brooklyn Paper: Sessions at Bury will cost $49 per person for two hours of hatchet hurling, and up to 10 people will be able to share a lane. An axe master will accompany each group, provide training, and make sure everything stays safe.
Nitehawk Cinema announces their 6th annual shorts festival lineup – Free Williamsburg
The wonderful Nitehawk Cinema‘s 6th annual shorts festival will take place November 7-12th. From their press release: The NSF continues its mission to represent diverse backgrounds, voices, and perspectives with our selection of exceptional short-form films. The official slate includes 60 films by films by 70 filmmakers and, committed to equal representation, the Nitehawk Shorts Festival has gender parity for 2018.
Jets at Golden Knights preview
JETS (44-25-4) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (41-27-5) 10 p.m. ET; ATTSN-RM, TSN3, ESPN+, NHL.TV The Game The Winnipeg Jets can clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a win against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. The Jets look for their fifth straight win which would match their longest streak of the season (Dec. 9-16).
Jets continue to fire on all cylinders
Expectations will be higher than ever for the Winnipeg Jets, who start the season as one of the Stanley Cup favourites in the West – a far cry from where the oddsmakers had them at the same time last year. A post-season run to the Conference final, where they were beaten in five games by the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, proved that this team already has what it takes to play well into June.
Jets continue to fire on all cylinders
Expectations will be higher than ever for the Winnipeg Jets, who start the season as one of the Stanley Cup favourites in the West – a far cry from where the oddsmakers had them at the same time last year. A post-season run to the Conference final, where they were beaten in five games by the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, proved that this team already has what it takes to play well into June.
Jets sign Morrissey to two-year, $6.3M deal - TSN.ca
The Winnipeg Jets have announced they signed RFA defenceman Josh Morrissey to a two-year contract worth $6.3 million, with an average annual value of $3.1 million. Morrissey, 23, played in 81 regular season games for the Jets last season recording 26 points (7G, 19A) and 47 penalty minutes. He had a goal and an assist in 16 playoff games with Winnipeg. Morrissey also led the club in blocked shots during the regular season (168) and tied for the lead in the playoffs (41).
Jets sign defenceman Josh Morrissey to 2-year deal worth $6.3 million
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Television is playing the Rough Trade opening in Williamsburg – Free Williamsburg
Local legends Television are joining the already impressive list of acts at the forthcoming Rough Trade NYC store in Williamsburg. The band will perform on both November 29th and 30th with tickets going on sale this Friday at 10AM. Here’s a clip of Television auditioning to play at CBGB from the critically panned CBGB movie:
Day care inside of The Edge forced to close after losing a child – Free Williamsburg
I didn’t even know the upscale waterfront complex The Edge had a day care center inside…well at least they used to. After losing a toddler in East River Park, NYC’s health department suspended their operating permit. Thankfully the child was discovered by a parent in the park who noticed the boy. From Brooklyn Paper: It all started when two instructors from the day care took nine children across the street to the waterfront park.
South 4th bar to close at the end of July – Free Williamsburg
After almost 12 years in the neighborhood, the latest Williamsburg bar to fall victim to landlord issues is South 4th Bar & Cafe. They just posted the following: It is with great sadness, frustration, and regret that we have to announce our closing come the end of July 2018. As the neighborhood living room in Williamsburg for almost 12 years, we fully believed this day would not happen, and if there were any other options available to us, that might be possible.
Turkey's Nest forced to retire iconic Styrofoam cups – Free Williamsburg
“We’ll replace the cups, there will be an increase in the price,” Ehrseman said, “and the price of living in New York goes up.” The 35-year-old bar near McCarren Park at 94 Bedford Ave. goes through roughly 2,000 Dart foam cups a week. Ehrseman has not yet calculated the price difference for eco-friendly cups. Anyone who has spent a summer weekend afternoon in McCarren Park has seen many parkgoers carrying around giant white Styrofoam cups filledwith Turkey’s Nest beers or margaritas.
There's a Chipotle opening on Bedford Ave because of course there is – Free Williamsburg
Joining the soon to open Whole Foods at North 4th and Bedford, Chipotle appears to be opening a Bedford location. I spoke to someone who works in the area and they told me that the sign went up at around 3pm today. No word yet on if this suburban trend will continue with the opening of a J Crew, Urban Outfitters or even a Starbucks….oh wait.
NOOOOO SantaCon is kicking off in McCarren Park this Saturday morning – Free Williamsburg
The yearly tradition of awfulness known as SantaCon is going to be kicking off at 10AM at the McCarren Park football field this Saturday. Were you planning on strolling through the lovely McCarren Park Greenmarket with your coffee this weekend? Think again! From DNA info: The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation expects 800 to 1,000 SantaCon participants to gather at 10 a.m. for a photo opportunity before they begin the day’s recreational drinking, an agency spokesperson told DNAinfo New York.
'The Lorimer Stop' parodies the surprisingly non-parody reality show 'The Bedford Stop' – Free Williamsburg
That parody of Williamsburg that isn’t actually a parody called The Bedford Stop now has an actual parody. Perfectly titled The Lorimer Stop, this hilarious video spoofs some of the now classic scenes from the original including thrift shopping, Instagram likes and of course brunch. Watch below:
Fan dumps beer on Coolio while taking a selfie at 90's fest in Williamsburg – Free Williamsburg
This past weekend was the 90’s fest at 50 Kent in Williamsburg. One festival goer wanted a selfie with Coolio, but unfortunately for Coolio she dumped her beer all over his Notorious B.I.G. shirt during the process. Poor Coolio. Livin’ in a hipsters paradise.
Shake Shack is in talks to open a Williamsburg location – Free Williamsburg
Shake Shack’s newest location could very well be right here in Williamsburg according to a report from The Real Deal today: Shake Shack is eyeing a Williamsburg outpost at a two-story building just off Metropolitan Avenue, sources said. Danny Meyer’s popular burger chain has expressed interest in the 11,500-square-foot property at 661 Driggs Avenue, but is one of several prospective tenants in talks for the space, according to insiders familiar with the negotiations.
Mast Brothers accused of being 'the Milli Vanilli of chocolate' – Free Williamsburg
Although not the first to go after the Mast Brothers, a food blogger at DallasFood.org has been stirring up the mixing pot with a four part take down of the Williamsburg chocolatiers this week. From Eater: the blogger behind a site called DallasFood.org — known only to readers as Scott — has just published an obsessive four-part series with the goal of exposing the Mast Brothers as frauds.
Hey look here comes the coolest dog in Williamsburg – Free Williamsburg
This Sunday was the 18th annual Three Kings Day Parade in Williamsburg. The parade route went down Graham Avenue and featured kids, bands, costumes, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and also the coolest dog in Williamsburg.
A potentially depressing "90s fest" is coming to Williamsburg featuring Smash Mouth and Pauly Shore – Free Williamsburg
My interest was immediately piqued when I saw the logo (above) for the recently announced 90’s Fest on September 12th at Williamsburg’s 50 Kent. I was a teenager in the latter half of the 90’s and I love music/nostalgia! I was not so pumped after seeing the lineup: Is this really the best we can do for a 90s festival in NYC? Sure I’d love to hear Lisa Loeb sing “Stay” as much as the next person but come on.
You are going to need more than $20,000 to win this bag of Williamsburg air on eBay – Free Williamsburg
An eBay auction for a bag of air from right here in Williamsburg is up to over $20,000 in just one day of bidding. From the auction: The air was collected in the summer of 2015 and the mystery oxygen could’ve come from anywhere–perhaps it circulated at our trendiest bars and brunch spots like Enid’s or the Wythe Hotel. Or maybe it spent some time on the set of Lena Dunham’s hit HBO show, ‘Girls.’ It could’ve even been breathed in by our hippest resident celebrities like Sky Ferreira.
Vinnie's Pizzeria is already serving Kenneth Bone specials – Free Williamsburg
Last night at the Presidential debate one of the only bright spots was a man in a bright red sweater named Kenneth Bone. Bedford Ave’s Vinnie’s Pizzeria is always on top of pop culture and already has a specials menu for today featuringPENNEth Bone and ProvoBONE. And now here’s a few Kenneth Bone related tweets:
Williamsburg apartment deal alert: You can live in a dumpster for only $1,200 a month – Free Williamsburg
Today a Williamsburg apartment with an outdoor space was posted on Craigslist for a mere $1,200 a month seeking a “hipster type.” The only catch is you will have to live in an actual dumpster that once was home to piles of trash. As real estate blog 6sqft points out this dumpster apt is owned by tiny home builder Gregory Kloehn and was once featured on HGTV.
Good Co. has closed and will rebrand as a Southern food restaurant – Free Williamsburg
Say what? Williamsburg bar Good Co. on Hope st. has closed according to Gothamist: Good Co., which is getting an overhaul and rebranding as a Southern concept restaurant. “I’m recreating a fictional town somewhere in the south sometime in the first half of the 20th century,” explains owner Josh Mazza, who runs UES establishments The Gilroy and Seamstress. “It’s a delta juke joint inside and a Savannah garden party outside.” RIP chill backyard games, welcome…dainty Southern finger food?
So the MTA is thinking about shutting down the L train for a few years – Free Williamsburg
According to Gothamist the MTA is considering shutting down the L train starting late next year for an extended period of time to fix the damage done to the Canarsie Tube (the tunnel between the Bedford Ave stop and 1st Ave) by Hurricane Sandy. From Gothamist: The project to repair the Canarsie Tube is projected to take three years, and the MTA is considering shutting down service between Manhattan and Brooklyn entirely to get it done, according to MTA sources familiar with the initiative.
Brooklyn Night Bazaar is looking to reopen in Greenpoint – Free Williamsburg
After being ousted from their previous location by BMW this past summer, Brooklyn Night Bazaar is looking to return to the neighborhood. From DNAinfo: Owner Aaron Broudo hopes to secure a liquor license for the Polonaise Terrace building at 144 Greenpoint Ave. that was once a Polish catering hall but has been empty since 2013. The 660 person, three-story venue would have stages, a vending area, ping pong tables, mini golf, a video arcade and a karaoke bar, the application said.
The MTA plans to wait to shut down the L train until 2019 – Free Williamsburg
The MTA plans to wait to shut down the L train until 2019 April 18, 2016 By Josh Morrissey The impending L train tunnel repairs/mass exodus of Williamsburg won’t happen for three more years according to documents released by the MTA.
You could live in Henry Miller's Williamsburg home this summer – Free Williamsburg
While condos have taken over much of the neighborhood that once was, Henry Miller‘s childhood home on Driggs and Metropolitan remains thanks to securing landmark status in 2007. From Brooklyn Rail: Miller’s time in Williamsburg was the happiest of his life; he called it his paradise time. Like Hemingway’s Paris, the Fourteenth Ward was Miller’s moveable feast.
Chill hipster Ivanka Trump watched 'The Royal Tenenbaums' in McCarren Park last night – Free Williamsburg
Ivanka Trump took a break from telling everyone how great her dad is to get her Wes Anderson fix in McCarren park last night. She was with her husband Jared Kushner who owns a building in the neighborhood that has been mysteriously catching fire lately. The Summerscreen feature was The Royal Tenebaums, which may seems familiar to Ivanka as it tells the story of two brothers and a sister growing up in New York City with their wealthy and selfish father.
Yes the NY Times did a piece on fashion at the Williamsburg Whole Foods – Free Williamsburg
There has been many a moment over the last few years where we thought that we had truly reached peak Williamsburg. However, The NY Times doing a fashion piece on what people are wearing to the Williamsburg Whole Foods proves that there’s always a little bit farther we can go. Some of the professions of the people profiled in the piece shockingly include: photographer, model, art handler, DJ and Reiki practitioner. You can see the piece right here.
Vinnie's Pizzeria shares hilarious order note from stoned customer – Free Williamsburg
Williamsburg staple Vinnie’s Pizzeria shared a great order note from a customer who was having a weed related emergency. As you can see in the below Instagram the stoned customer added “PLS GO QUICK I SMOKED SOME GUREILLAGLUE AND IM STARVING” to their order. According to *sources* the person placing the order was likely referring to the popular marijuana strain Gorilla Glue. Now if we could only see what the customer ordered. My guess is definitely this pizza box made out of pizza.
Trivia: What was the former name of these Williamsburg bars? – Free Williamsburg
It’s time to test your Williamsburg bar knowledge. All of the bars in this quiz were once a bar of a different name. How many of the 13 can you guess correctly? Let us know how you did in the comments.
Brooklyn Brewery decides to stay in Williamsburg – Free Williamsburg
Brooklyn Brewery had planned to move to a new space at the Navy Yard, but now will be able to stay at their current location in Williamsburg thanks to an agreement with their landlords. From NY Times: The brewery backed out of a plan to move its brewing operation into a smaller space in a building in the Navy Yard that is being overhauled as a hub for food manufacturing.
McCarren Park's soccer field and track to close for upgrades – Free Williamsburg
And in the meantime, parks-department honchos are working to find a sure-footed temporary space for the soon-to-be-displaced runners, according to spokeswoman. “We’re currently working on offerings both inside and outside McCarren Park recreation center and should have an update on that programming next week,” she said.
The woman who threw soup on L train racist was NYC rapper Princess Nokia – Free Williamsburg
The hero who gave up their soup to confront the man yelling the n-word at L train riders turns out to be none other than NYC rapper Princess Nokia. In a series of tweets early this morning Princess Nokia (Destiny Frasqueri) described the incident and got a shoutout from Kimya Dawson: And yes I threw hot soup in this mans face and kicked him off off the train , and kicked in the face. Any other racists wanna try us again?
Woman tries to eat fellow diner's arm for lunch at Peter Luger Steakhouse – Free Williamsburg
When you go to Williamsburg’s legendary steakhouse Peter Luger you can expect a wait for food. However, if you are like this woman you skip the wait and go right for an appendage. From DNA info: Police turned up at the historic South Williamsburg steakhouse, known for its juicy cuts and signature sauce, responding to a call for help at 4:10 p.m., but the 50-year-old victim refused medical attention and no arrests were made.
McCarren Park ice-skating rink to open this winter – Free Williamsburg
After failing to open last winter, the McCarren Park ice-skating rink is set to open mid-December of this year. From Brooklyn Paper: “Everything is moving forward,” said Parks Department spokesman Philip Abramson about the McCarren pool rink.
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