Clinton Hill's COVID Rate Is Nearly Double NYC's As Cases Rise

The city is expected to move from low to medium-level risk in the next few days. Here's where cases stand in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.

Removal Of Bike Lane Sign At Fort Greene Open Street Prompts Confusion

A bike lane sign was taken down from Willoughby Avenue, but the bike lane itself is intact, the Department of Transportation said.

Clinton Hill Eatery Named Among Best Outdoor Dining Setups In BK

The favorable review from Eater comes as a judge ruled that NYC's Outdoor Restaurants program needs more study before becoming permanent.

Colonia Verde Closed For Dinner After Fire: Worker, FDNY

"It's not always a Hollywood fire," the FDNY told Patch in response to a worker's report that there weren't flames in the building.

Clinton Hill's 'Most Anticipated' Spring Restaurant Openings

An Eater list of spring's most anticipated eatery openings includes two spots coming to Clinton Hill in the next few weeks. Read more here.

Girl, 14, Reported Missing From Fort Greene Home: Police

The teenager disappeared from her Fort Greene home on Friday and hasn't been seen since, police said.

Laundromat Faces Wrecking Ball Under Development Plan: Permit

Demolition permits are the next step in a plan to replace the longtime, now-closed laundromat near Fort Greene Park with an apartment tower.

AOP Mixtape Live At Joe's Pub

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Sex Shop Feud Comes To A Head At Clinton Hill Protest

"We're trying to teach that sex is about pleasure," said one Romantic Depot worker​. "We're willing to help you learn what you need."

Duo Steal $50K Worth Of Phones In Gunpoint Robbery: NYPD, Report

The thieves stole $50K worth of phones from a Clinton Hill AT&T shop after threatening a young worker at gunpoint, police and a report said.

Person Found Floating In Water Near Brooklyn Navy Yard: NYPD

Cops were called to the northwest Brooklyn waterfront at about 8 a.m., but couldn't confirm if the person was dead or alive an hour later.

Nix $1.7B Developer Tax Breaks, Leaders Say In Brooklyn

The vast majority of New Yorkers can't afford most of the so-called affordable units created under the program, Brad Lander and others said.

Car-Free Plaza To Replace Road Where Driver Killed Baby: DOT

Apolline's Garden Plaza was recently given the green light despite some pushback from neighbors over the loss of six to eight parking spots.

Sex Shop In Clinton Hill Gets Neighbors Hot and Bothered

The shop has aroused debate among neighbors: some think it's too close to schools, while others would rather shop locally than on Amazon.

Parking Garage Faces Wrecking Ball Under Development Plan: Permit

The demolition permit is the next step in a plan to replace the parking garage with a 29-story luxury apartment tower.

'Dysfunctional' Boilers At Fort Greene NYCHA Complex Replaced

Residents at the Whitman Houses have been reporting heating issues for years. NYCHA just replaced the complex's 78-year-old boilers.

Historic Church Faces Teardown Under Housing Plan: Permit

The long-shuttered church, which is located on the edge of the Ingersoll Houses, could be razed to make room for housing, plans show.

Slutty Vegan To Open Fort Greene Outpost This Spring

The cheekily-named vegan burger chain, which routinely draws out-the-door-lines and celebrity praise, is opening its first NYC spot.

NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Feb 25 - March 4

Health inspectors found a Manhattan bakery with contaminated food and a mouse infestation. Get all the details here.

Fort Greene Kids Are Less Vaccinated Than Other NYC Areas: Data

New data shows most Fort Greene and Clinton Hill public school students are vaccinated against COVID, but at lower rates than other areas.

Stop Building Parking In BK Developments Near Subways: Officials

Officials said that the city's parking minimums limit affordable housing in Brooklyn and worsen the climate crisis.

Free Outdoor Theater Opens At Fort Greene Luxury Building Plaza

The exhibit, titled "Drive-Thru," re-imagines a drive-in theater, projecting films onto outdoor screens for passing pedestrians (not cars).

'Anti-Gay' Mayoral Appointments 'Disappoint' Local LGBTQ Leader

Crystal Hudson, the first gay Black woman elected to the NYC Council, signed a letter against two city appointments with anti-gay histories.

Elderly Woman's Subway Attacker Charged With Hate Crime: BK DA

Lamont Dinkins allegedly demanded the 72-year-old stop speaking Spanish then punched her in the face, prosecutors said.

Fort Greene Rents Jumped By $630 In The Last Year: Study

Brooklyn homes are getting pricier as COVID vacancies dry up, including in Fort Greene, where average monthly rents surpassed $3K this year.

Duo Steal Cash-Filled-Safe From Clinton Hill Restaurant: NYPD

Police are still looking for the men who stole a safe from a Caribbean restaurant in Clinton Hill last month.

Brooklyn Jail Finally Faces Wrecking Ball, Permits Show

The long-awaited Brooklyn jail teardown would mark the first concrete step in a plan to close Rikers taken under Eric Adams' administration.

Open Street Closed, Meat Outfits: Fort Greene Week In Review

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'Beloved' Fort Greene Open Street Briefly Closed Over City Mishap

The city credits the temporary closure to a "miscommunication," but neighbors are more skeptical, making claims of nepotism and misconduct.

29-Story Apartment Tower Could Replace Parking Garage: Permit

The developer-architect duo behind a nearby luxury building hope to build another tower where a parking garage currently stands.

Meat Outfits, Smores Game: Picnic Event Held At Fort Greene Park

The Competitive Winter Picnicking games, which were covered by Brooklyn Magazine, are as much a competition as a piece of performance art.

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Hospital Capacity In Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Brooklyn and across NY.

Coronavirus Cases Up 40 Percent Recently In Brooklyn: CDC

Brooklyn is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Figures

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Brooklyn Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Brooklyn.

College Financial Aid Applications In Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Area: Compare To NY

See how FAFSA applications changed for Fort Greene-Clinton Hill area high schools.

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Brooklyn Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Brooklyn compares to the U.S.

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Brooklyn unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.