Daily Links: Controversial Landmarks Bill Passes City Council
City Council has passed a controversial new landmarks bill, Fort Greene is getting a new food hall, and more.
McDonald Avenue in Kensington. Photo by lorna via Flickr
In the News
In Brooklyn Heights, a Consuming Wine List [WSJ]
A Health Care Hub Will Rise in East New York [Crain’s]
City Council Approves Major Changes to NYC Landmarks Law [Curbed]
Fort Greene Getting New Food Hall With Ramen, Barbecue and More [Eater]
Are Hoboken, Newark and Jersey City Really the Next Brooklyns? [TRD]
Plan to Co-Locate Bed Stuy and Crown Heights High Schools Withdrawn [DNA]
First-Ever African Food Fest Coming to Navy Yard This Summer [DNA]
Top Brownstoner Stories
This Crown Heights Building Has Doppelgängers All Over the Globe
Brooklyn Bridge Park Board Green-Lights Controversial Housing Plan for Pier 6
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Forthcoming crime drama The Brooklyn Banker takes place in 1973 Williamsburg. Check out the trailer before the film comes out in August (h/t Hollywood Reporter):
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