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Via ThecityreporterBon Appétit: Year-Round Roadside Dining Set To Return to NYC Under Newly Passed Bills
The City Council passed a legislative package on Thursday to bring back year-round roadside dining sheds and allow for winterized sidewalk cafes across New York City.
· 2 months ago
Via CurbedThe 6-Year Fight Over a Brooklyn Bridge Park Bathroom
Public restrooms at the Pierhouse in Brooklyn Bridge Park remain closed due to a long-running noise lawsuit filed by a luxury condo owner.
· 2 months ago- Via Brooklyneagle
Steep real estate: How a few steps can cost tens of thousands of dollars on Montague Street
Retail rents on Montague Street vary significantly based on architectural geometry, with street-level access commanding premiums compared to shops located up or down a flight of stairs.
· 2 months ago 
Via CrainsnewyorkWilliamsburg firm buys Downtown Brooklyn parking lot for $58M, plans two resi buildings
A Williamsburg-based firm has acquired a parking lot at 55 Smith Street in Downtown Brooklyn for $58 million to develop two residential buildings.
· 2 months ago
Via GrubstreetBrooklyn Heights Is Getting a Late-Night Pizza Bar
Chefs Brendan Kelley and Daniel Grossman are opening Frenzie on August 13, a late-night sourdough pizza and wine bar located in the former Pips space on Atlantic Avenue.
· 2 months ago
Via BrownstonerSee Inside the Mysterious Brownstone on Columbia Heights
The historic Italianate brownstone at 194 Columbia Heights has hit the market for $15 million, offering a rare look inside a residence that remained shuttered for decades.
· 2 months ago
Via HellgatenycNYC Sees an 'Uptick' in ICE Activity
Immigrant advocacy groups report a sharp uptick in ICE activity across New York City, with 21 documented detentions recorded in a single week compared to just two the week prior.
· 2 months ago
Via BrooklynbridgeparentsNew York State test results 2026 for public schools released
New York City State test results for 2026 show a significant 6-point drop in reading proficiency across grades 3-8, while math scores remained stable at 57% citywide.
· 2 months ago
Via ElectriveNew York City to install 600 additional curbside charging points - electrive.com
The NYC Department of Transportation is expanding the PlugNYC network by adding 600 curbside charging points across all five boroughs over the next three years.
· 2 months ago
Via CobblehillcollectiveHistory Lies Beneath Atlantic Avenue
A manhole cover at Court Street and Atlantic Avenue marks the site of the world's first subway tunnel, an 1844 engineering feat that currently remains closed to the public.
· 2 months ago
Via CobblehillcollectiveFrenzie Is Getting Closer & a Brooklyn Heights Home Sets a Record
A historic Brooklyn Heights townhouse has set a 2026 record with a $24.5 million sale, while new developments like the BKX retail hub and local eateries Frenzie and Red Hook Focacceria prepare to open.
· 2 months ago- Via Brooklyneagle
Construction begins on 51-story luxury tower in Brooklyn Heights
Construction has begun on One Montague Place, a 51-story luxury tower at 205 Montague St. featuring 136 residences, a jazz club, and the first Brooklyn outpost of BondST.
· 2 months ago 
Via GothamistWant to camp next to the trees and for free in iconic NYC parks? Now you can.
The NYC Parks Department has opened its lottery for the free Family Camping program, offering rare overnight stays in flagship city parks through mid-September.
· 3 months ago
Via GothamistMTA wraps up $106M renovation of Borough Hall subway where ceiling collapsed in 2018
The MTA has completed a five-year, $106 million renovation of the Borough Hall subway station, featuring new elevators, flood-proofing, and structural repairs.
· 3 months ago
Via NycdotprojectsDean & Bergen Bike Boulevard Project | Projects & Initiatives
The NYC Department of Transportation is launching a phased project to convert Dean Street and Bergen Street into low-speed, high-comfort bike boulevards prioritized for cyclists and pedestrians.
· 3 months ago