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Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 28, 2013

School Bus Carrying Dozens of Children Crashes Into Pole in Brooklyn

The bus crashed into a pole on Lee Avenue, but none of the children were injured, officials said.

Williamsburg

October 19, 2012

Pregnant Mom Robbed at Gunpoint as She Took Daughter to McCarren Park

Rachel Massey and her 14-month-old daughter were held up at the park in broad daylight.

Williamsburg

October 17, 2012

Frustrated McCarren Neighbors Plan to Form Own Park Group

The group criticized the Open Space Alliance's inefficiency addressing park concerns.

Williamsburg

October 03, 2012

Cops Arrest Suspect for Attempted Murder in McCarren Park

Disney Cortez was arrested for attempted murder of a homeless man in McCarren Park, cops said.

Williamsburg

August 23, 2012

McCarren Park Lights Restored Just in Time for Kickball Marathon

McCarren Park's lights were restored six weeks after they went dark, players said.

Williamsburg

July 26, 2012

McCarren Pool's 'Lock Man' Arrested, Found to Have Long Criminal History

McCarren Pool's lock vendor Angel Wilburn has been arrested 40 times, cops said.

Williamsburg

July 02, 2012

McCarren Pool Attracts Trash and Graffiti, Neighbors Say

The Parks Department has also increased security at the pool after Friday evening's fight.

Rockaway Beach

June 29, 2012

'Rockabus' Shuttles Hipsters from Brooklyn to Rockaway Beach

A new weekend bus service will ferry beachgoers from Williamsburg to Rockaway Beach this summer.

Williamsburg

June 27, 2012

McCarren Pool Opens Today

The 37,950-square-foot pool opens for swimmers at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Greenpoint

June 27, 2012

McCarren Pool Opens With Mayor Bloomberg to Cut the Ribbon

McCarren Pool's ribbon cutting is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Williamsburg

June 19, 2012

Pellet Gun Vandalism on Lee Avenue Investigated as Bias Crime

Windows on eight cars were shot on Lee Avenue between Lorimer and Lynch streets early Tuesday morning.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 26, 2012

Girl Hurt After Being Hit by Bus

The girl injured her arm, an FDNY spokesman said.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 23, 2012

Teen iPhone Muggers Shoved Elderly Man Onto Subway Tracks, Police Say

Two teens were arrested for pushing an elderly man onto the subway tracks after stealing his iPhone.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 20, 2012

Toby's Estate Coffee Opens, Fatty 'Cue Gone But Not For Long in Brooklyn

Toby's Estate cafe, the Spanish eatery Mercado on Kent Ave., and No. 7 Sub shop are new to Williamsburg.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 13, 2012

Mesa Coyoacan Owners Set to Open Mexican Food Trailer on Metropolitan Ave.

The owners of Mesa Coyoacan are opening a taqueria in a 1946 trailer at the corner of Lorimer Street.