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Williamsburg

May 15, 2013

Massive Dance Club on Williamsburg Waterfront Wants to Party Until 6 a.m.

Verboten would open near other popular destinations and fit 732 people on Kent Avenue.

Bushwick

May 08, 2013

DIY Space Booted From Williamsburg Waterfront Expands in Bushwick

Secret Project Robot's owners are opening a second Bushwick spot after former Monster Island was razed.

Williamsburg

May 02, 2013

Chorizo-Caramel Ice Cream and Cornbread Milkshakes Hit Williamsburg

Chef Sam Mason is within weeks of opening Odd Fellows Ice Cream on Kent Avenue.

Williamsburg

March 18, 2013

Woman Wearing a Muu-Muu Claims City Worker Beat Her Over Dog Poop

Ruth Cunningham-Morris claims she was walking Mischief on Williamsburg's waterfront before the attack.

Williamsburg

March 06, 2013

Suspect in Fatal Williamsburg Hit-Run Surrenders in Pennsylvania

Julio Acevedo, 44, is accused of fleeing the crash that killed a young couple and their unborn baby.

Williamsburg

March 06, 2013

Plan to Triple Williamsburg Office Space Would Transform Business Scene

The proposed tripling of waterfront office space could draw workers to Williamsburg.

Williamsburg

March 03, 2013

Community Mourns Parents-To-Be Who Died in Williamsburg Crash

A young couple was killed when a sedan smashed into their livery cab, police said.

Williamsburg

February 22, 2013

Brooklyn Flea to Move from the Edge Condos' Land to East River State Park

The market has been using the high-end condo property until developers moved forward with building plans.

Williamsburg

January 04, 2013

Domino Sugar Factory Lot Available For 'Fun and Creative' Short-Term Use

The developer said the waterfront lot in Williamsburg can become a "fun" spot until construction begins.

Williamsburg

December 21, 2012

Demolition of Former Arts Building Threatens Cat Colony, Neighbors Say

Demolition has begun on the Williamsburg waterfront's former "Monster Island," where feral cats live. 

Williamsburg

December 14, 2012

East River Waterfront Opens at Bushwick Inlet Park

Visitors can venture all the way to the East River at the North 9th Street park.

Williamsburg

December 05, 2012

MTA Moving Forward With Plan For New Waterfront Bus Route

The MTA hopes to connect the Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Long Island City waterfront in the route.

Williamsburg

November 23, 2012

Expanded Brooklyn Night Bazaar Begins Black Friday

The bazaar's founder has quit his day job in order to run the markets full-time. 

Williamsburg

November 20, 2012

'La Nonna' Takes South Italy to Williamsburg Waterfront

The Bedford Avenue restaurant is opening a second location on the Williamsburg waterfront.

Williamsburg

November 14, 2012

Brooklyn's First 'Renegade Craft Holiday Fair' Shows Off DIY Creations

The DIY art marketplace will feature hundreds of booths on the Williamsburg waterfront.