via Gothamist
Valet Parking Latest Hurdle in Space Race
In car-heavy Bay Ridge, blocking off street spots is “not only illegal, it’s totally obnoxious.”
Topic: Business
via Bklyner
Newkirk Plaza Wants to See More Cops
Store owners say police are often only visible after a crime has already happened.
via The New York Times
When Marathon History Runs in the Family
My grandmother makes the wreaths for New York's winners. Getting them to the finish line is an adventure.
via The City
Federal Tax Credit Program Creates Bronx Gold Rush
The Opportunity Zone program may not benefit urban areas that are already gentrifying.
Special Report: After Stonewall
In the 50 years since the Stonewall uprising, the rights and visibility of the LGBTQ community have been transformed.
In College Point, They’re Up in Arms Over Shelter
In College Point, business owners and residents are angry at the prospect of a 200-bed shelter for single men coming to the neighborhood.
via BKLYNER
Sign of the Times: No Realtors Wanted
Some Brooklyn homeowners are going to new lengths to ward off aggressive real estate agents looking for houses to sell.
via Manhattan Times
New Menu Reflects New Crowd in East Harlem
El Paso, a decade-old neighborhood staple, recently reopened as Harlem Industrial Kitchen, which features food and design geared toward a more affluent crowd.