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Greenpoint elementary school is first in the nation to host the World Peace Flame

Cleaning Lady Cleans Out Liquor Cabinet | Patch PM

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Cleaning Lady Cleaned Out Liquor Cabinet, Williamsburg Woman Says

Geevee Snow posted photos of a cleaning woman passed out on the floor whom her roommate reportedly said was "beyond hammered."

Caterpillars Take Over Williamsburg Museum

The City Reliquary had to cancel a psychic luau and roller disco documentary screening when thousands of bugs commandeered their backyard.

City Wants To Renovate McCarren Park Ballfields

The ballfields in McCarren Park could get a $6 million upgrade, according to city records and reports.

Citi Bike Adds 1K Electric Rides For L Train Shutdown | Patch PM

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Grumpy Biebs And Fiancee Seem Unimpressed By Pricey BK Bagels

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin appeared at Frankel's Delicatessen and left one Brooklynite wondering, "Who are these people?”

Brooklyn Magazine Owner Owes Freelancers Thousands: Report

Daniel Stedman, founder of Brooklyn Magazine and Williamsburg's Northside Festival, has been accused of failing to pay his workers.

Greenpoint Explosions Tuesday Were Just Candy, Police Say

Film crews shot air cannons at candy windows on Freeman Street, the reported home of the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Tuesday afternoon.

Let's Go Boating!

North Brooklyn Boat Club Connects Greenpoint to its Watery Surroundings

Statue Honoring NY Immigrants Called 'Turd' In NY Post Report

The statue, Ziemia, honors "each individual’s migratory experience." The New York Post reported it looked like "a giant turd."

Counting Oysters In Brooklyn

The Billion Oyster Project tests the waters of Bushwick Inlet Park

Locals Fight To Reclaim Farmers Market's Turf In Greenpoint Park

A turf war is happening in McGolrick Park, vetting farmers market fans against the Parks Department.

Floating Newtown Creek Bridge Would Connect Brooklyn and Queens

Brooklyn designers want to build a floating pedestrian bridge on Newtown Creek. But first they need to raise $50,000 on Kickstarter.

500 Greenpoint Locals Wait Days For National Grid To Restore Gas

Guernsey Street residents have been unable to take a hot bath in their own homes since Sunday.

Amarcord Worker Calls Cops On Black Shoppers, Sparks Protest

Locals are outraged that an employee of the Williamsburg vintage store accused a lawyer and her daughter of shoplifting, then called police.

Love Williamsburg? Share Your Stories By Becoming A Patch Mayor

Hey Williamsburg, become a Patch Mayor and get more involved in your community.

City Wants To Add Snack Bar And Food Trucks To McCarren Park

The city wants an operator to turn the McCarren Park field house into a snack bar and possibly bring two food trucks to it.

McGolrick Park Farmers Market Begins 2018 Season

Year-round farmers market moves outdoors for summer months

Poetry Teacher Helps Bullied Kids Open Tortured Minds

A former NYC public school teacher believes he knows how to help bullied kids. He does it with verse.

This Is The Worst Pricey Grocery Store In NYC

You voted. We counted. Here's the worst pricey grocery store in New York City.

Vote: Whole Foods Or Zabar's, What's The Worst Pricey Grocery?

In Patch's quest to name the worst grocery store in New York City, we'd like to know which pricey grocery store you hate most.

Massive Hotel Planned To Tower Next To Williamsburg Bridge

The new high-rise slated for 159 Broadway could house a 16-story hotel, 10 floors of apartments and a restaurant, city records show.

L Train Shutdown Explained Tonight At Williamsburg Public Meeting

The MTA and DOT will host their third public meeting about the Canarsie Tunnel shutdown in Williamsburg on Thursday.

L Train Shutdown To Be Explained At First Public Meeting Tonight

Transit officials will provide riders with more info about the alternative travel options for the 15-month Canarsie Tunnel shutdown.

Newtown Creek Update At Local Brewery Wednesday

Get an update on Brooklyn's favorite spot to dump garbage, oil, dolphins, bodies and cars.

Williamsburg Tenants Have Been Freezing Since New Year's

Residents in a freezing Williamsburg apartment building have been waiting for weeks for their landlord to turn on the heat.

Bar Matchless Closes After 14 Years In Greenpoint: Report

The heavy metal bar and music venue announced Sunday's New Years Eve party would be its last.

Baoburg Closed After Health Inspectors Find Roaches And Mice

Baoburg was closed on Dec. 19 when health inspectors found mice, roaches, and poor sanitation facilities in the Asian Fusion eatery.

Where To Drink All Night In Brooklyn On New Year's Eve

These Brooklyn venues have special New Year's Eve "all night" permits to serve alcohol past 4 a.m.

Kasia's Closes After Serving Pierogis On Bedford Ave For 31 Years

Williamsburg's go-to spot for authentic Polish pierogis will close after 31 years in business, owners announced this week.

Brooklyn Feminist Designer Says ModCloth Stole Her Print

Deva Pardue created the Femme Fist to support women's charities. She said ModCloth used the same print to sell their t-shirts.

City Creates 25 Miles Of Bike Lanes To Prep For L Train Shutdown

Department of Transportation officials gathered at the Williamsburg Bridge to celebrate 25 miles in new bike lanes built in 2017.

Brooklyn Councilmen Have 'Huge Concerns' About L Train Shutdown

“I have huge concerns about where Brooklyn stands on these plans,” City Councilman Reynoso said during an MTA oversight hearing on Thursday.

Williamsburg Residents Protest NYCHA Plan To Develop Parking Lot

Cooper Park Houses residents are furious that NYCHA plans to lease their parking lot to a private developer.

'Haunted' Williamsburg Bistro Shut Down By Health Inspectors

Sweetwater Bistro, a restaurant staffers believe is haunted by a dead woman, was shut down by inspectors who reported live mice.

Lottery For $867 Williamsburg Studio Closes Thursday

The lottery for affordable apartments at 94 North Third Street will close on Dec. 7, city records show.

Mysterious Onion Smell Baffles Williamsburg

One Brooklyn man is on a quest to discover what causes a Williamsburg corner to smell like onions.

Reddit To Subway Dancers: 'Everyone In New York Hates Showtime'

New Yorkers took to Reddit on Monday to share horror stories of being kicked in the face.

Avocado Rat Becomes Brooklyn's New Celebrity Rodent: Video

Oh, Brooklyn.