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Williamsburg

April 12, 2013

Paramedic, Son Tied Up and Robbed at Gunpoint in Williamsburg, Cops Say

The suspect restrained the volunteer paramedic and stole cash before fleeing in the vehicle, cops said.

Williamsburg

April 10, 2013

Urban 'Island' With Bar, Patio, Plaza and Bike Parking to Open Near BQE

The former home of Loreley Biergarten is opening as Kingbird bar with a neighboring public plaza.

Williamsburg

March 29, 2013

Bike Parking Slated for Williamsburg Cinemas and Marlow and Sons

Proposed corrals would replace six car parking spots with 45 bike slots.

Greenpoint

September 19, 2012

Cops Crack Down on Greenpoint Speeders

The 94th Precinct has more than doubled its speeding summonses this year, officers said.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 06, 2012

Car Crash on BQE in Williamsburg Snarls Traffic

A two-car crash snarled traffic on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Williamsburg Tuesday, the FDNY said.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 24, 2012

BQE Billboard Collapse May Have Been Cause by Bad Bolts

Faulty bolts may have caused a billboard to fall onto the BQE, city officials said.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 14, 2012

Billboard That Collapsed Onto BQE in Brooklyn Had Illegal Advertisement

A massive billboard that collapsed into the BQE in Greenpoint Friday had an illegal ad, officials said.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 13, 2012

Billboard Crashes Into Meeker Avenue Building and BQE

A giant billboard crashed into the building at 421 Meeker Ave. on Friday afternoon, FDNY said. 

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 11, 2012

Leopoldo Hernandez Mourned By Loved Ones After Fatal Borinquen Place Crash

Leopoldo Hernandez, 57, was struck and killed by two vans on Borinquen Place Wednesday.