Brooklyn PaperBrooklyn2 hr ago
New independent café opens on Bedford Ave
The husband-and-wife team behind Birch & Bean say they wanted to create 'a third place' for Williamsburg — open 7am to 9pm, with a quiet back room.
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GothamistBrooklyn5 hr ago
City Council approves protected bike lane on Grand St
The lane will run from the Williamsburg Bridge to Bushwick Ave, with construction starting in June. Residents pushed for it after three crashes last year.
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amNewYorkNYC1 day ago
MTA adds Wednesday evening service to Smorgasburg shuttle
The popular weekend food market gets a midweek shuttle from Bedford Av starting May. Riders will pay regular fare.
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The CityNYC1 day ago
Free swim returns to all 5 boroughs this summer
Parks Dept will offer free swim instruction for kids 4–12 at 12 locations across NYC, including Astoria, Hamilton Fish, and Crotona pools.
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