via Voices of NY
Electoral Milestone in Brooklyn
Carlos Menchaca became the first Mexican-American elected to office on New York City.
Tag: Brooklyn
United by Party, Not Candidate
Demographics have changed in Fort Greene, but not party affiliation. The neighborhood remains heavily Democratic, even if there was no candidate consensus among voters.
Primary Vote for Primary Care
The fate of Long Island College Hospital emerged as key issue for some Brooklyn voters.
via Crain's New York Business
A Coney Island Star is Reborn
Seven months after Hurricane Sandy, the Lola Star Boutique in Coney Island …
via Sheepshead Bites
Post-Sandy Pipeline Concerns
The state wants assurances that a planned pipeline and gas metering station won't be vulnerable to floods.
Bushwick Beyond the Brand
Thirty-five years ago, burned-out Bushwick was a symbol of urban blight. Today the neighborhood is on the rise, as gentrification spreads. But not all the change is for the better.
DJ Spins Toward Comeback
DJ Esquire heads to a regional DJ competition to battle for the title he lost last year. Can he reclaim the No. 1 spot?
via The Local
Divided Hoop Loyalties Dunk Fans
Longtime Knick rooters from Brooklyn are grappling with the arrival of the Nets.