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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 09, 2012

Ice Skating Canceled in McCarren and Prospect Parks This Winter

The Williamsburg and Park Slope rinks won't open as planned.

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

August 08, 2012

McCarren Pool Seeks Snack Bar and Vendor Proposals

The city has issued a request for proposals for food vendors at McCarren Pool.

Williamsburg

August 06, 2012

Williamsburg Parks Seek New Leader to Fill Two Roles

The Open Space Alliance and the Parks Department are seeking a new leader, the OSA board said.

Greenpoint

August 04, 2012

McCarren Pool Closes For More Than 24 Hours Due to 'Loose Stool'

The pool closed Saturday and was reopened Sunday afternoon.

Williamsburg

July 30, 2012

Bike Thefts Quadruple This Year in Williamsburg, Police Say

Bike thefts in Williamsburg and Greenpoint increased 300 percent so far this year, cops said.

Williamsburg

July 27, 2012

Police to Etch Bikes Outside McCarren Pool to Combat Theft

Cops ask that cyclists bring bikes outside the pool Saturday to be marked with identifcation codes.

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 20, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg 'Will Not Tolerate' McCarren Pool Violence

City officials had a 'big meeting' to figure out how to handle ongoing McCarren Pool violence.

Williamsburg

July 20, 2012

For McCarren Pool Security, Swimmers Turn to 'Lock Man'

Angel Wilburn estimated $250 in sales daily for selling swimmers locks outside McCarren Pool.

Williamsburg

July 19, 2012

Teens' Fight Near McCarren Pool Led to Arrests at Giglio Feast, Cops Say

Two teens who allegedly assaulted a girl after a McCarren Pool swim were arrested at the Giglio Feast.

Williamsburg

July 18, 2012

Cops Use Pepper Spray to Break Up Latest McCarren Pool Fight

Cops arrested three men at McCarren Pool Tuesday night.

Williamsburg

July 11, 2012

Teen Stabbed in McCarren Park

McCarren Park was the scene of a vicious stabbing Friday night.