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Seaside Summer Concert Series will return to cramped Coney lot
Borough President Markowitz’s Seaside Summer Concert Series will once again be held in a W. 21st Street lot a third the size of Asser Levy Park, critics say. Comments (5).
No bike share south of Atlantic Avenue this year
The city will install 148 bike share stations in DUMBO, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, and Downtown — but Park Slope, Prospect Heights, and Cobble Hill will be left out in the cold until next year. Comments (12).
The votes are in — and Fidler is out
Link: David Storobin has retaken the lead in the race to replace prison-bound ex-pol Carl Kruger — and this time it might stick.
Mother’s Day Massacre! Milk Believe slays two top-tier teams
Greenpoint: Rookie squad Milk Believe has put together a strong start to the Brooklyn Kickball League season with a 4–0 record and victories over the John Cougar Mellencamps, the Mathletes, and People’s Court. Comment.
Obscure borough president wins battle against Washington
Park Slope: A popular Park Slope playground reopened last week with a new name honoring a long-forgotten borough president — marking a minor victory for the barely remembered politico over the landmark-hogging forefather who snatched away his legacy. Comments (2).
Romeo and Juliet survive in modern take on Shakespeare’s classic
Williamsburg: Spoiler alert: in this adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet,” the star-crossed paramours live to love another day. Comment.
Jimmy Kimmel says Brooklyn isn’t a punch line — chew on that, Portland!
Fort Greene: The late-night star is bringing his show to Brooklyn, so we decided to pester him about the borough where he was born. Comments (3).
Ridge food cart war may become legal battle
Bay Ridge: Halal cart workers say they’re being harassed because they’re Middle Eastern — and threatened to sue the city if they’re forced to leave Bay Ridge. Comments (13).
Prospect Park West pedestrian islands cost lots
Mean Streets: Painting the Prospect Park West bike lane isn’t the only part of the controversial project that took a lot of green. Comments (17).
Sweet revenge! Domino partner files second suit against developer
Williamsburg Waterfront: Domino co-owner Isaac Katan sued developer Community Preservation Resources Corporation this week in its second legal motion seeking to stop a move to refinance over $100 million of debt. Comment.
Celebrate Brooklyn’s riding obsession at Bicycle Fetish Day
Williamsburg: It’s a fetish fest — but the only chains you’ll find are the ones attached to bicycles. Comment.
Carmine’s not as handsome as he used to be
Sunday Screech: This week, Carmine meets handsome Rep. Michael Grimm, and ponders what could have been had he laid off the meatball sandwiches. Comments (2).