Salvatore “Buddy” Scotto, a longtime community activist in Carroll Gardens, died on September 11 at the age of 91, according to family.
Carroll Gardens Activist Buddy Scotto Dies at 91
Crown Heights Community Board, Developer Forge Deal to Save Jobs in Rezoning
Crown Heights’ Community Board 8 has hammered out a first-of-its-kind agreement with a private developer to set aside space for artisans and light manufacturing in a new, mixed-use development.
Black Lives Matter Mural Designed by Young Artists Defaced in Windsor Terrace
Vandals used spray-paint to deface a children’s mural aimed at honoring the Black Lives Matter movement in Windsor Terrace — devastating the young Brooklynites, according to the educator who helped coordinate the piece.
Protesters Rally at Park Slope Post Office on National Day of Action Against Proposed Cuts
Brooklynites gathered outside the Park Slope post office Saturday to decry the federal government’s attempts to hinder the United States Postal Service ahead of November’s presidential election.
Beloved Sunset Park Bowling Alley Melody Lanes Reopens But Faces Crippling Conditions
While bowling alleys in New York State got the official go-ahead to reopen their doors on August 14, the owner of Sunset Park’s iconic Melody Lanes sees no end to the hard times, saying his business is “limping along” amid the pandemic.
Reversing Course, Windsor Terrace Community Board Committee Green-Lights Bike Lane
A Windsor Terrace Community Board 7 committee voted in favor of the city’s plan to install a controversial parking-protected bike lane along Fort Hamilton Parkway on Monday.
Family-Friendly New Restaurant Pasta Louise Set to Open in Park Slope
The Park Slope pasta shop will open its doors Monday, offering an unpretentious dining experience for the family-heavy neighborhood.
Weekend Outdoor Dining Expands to More Brooklyn Streets
After a two-week trial period, City Hall’s open streets dining initiative is expanding to more Brooklyn thoroughfares, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday.
Queens-Based Finback Brewery Opens in Gowanus With Outdoor Seating
A new brewery in Gowanus is serving up craft brews with patio seating after their opening was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic — and the alehouse founder says much more is in store.
Crown Heights Tenants Say Prominent Brooklyn Couple Tried to Illegally Evict Them
Four residents say the landlords attempted to evict them from their Dean Street home without any paperwork from housing court, and tried to forcibly move into the house while the tenants are still living there.
