Red Hook Greenway trail closed during Formula E races
Posted: Updated:The Greenway bicycle path along the Red Hook waterfront will close for about three weeks to accommodate Formula E racing in the neighborhood, officials say.
The electric car racing event begins this weekend at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.
Some cyclists say they're being pushed out by organizers who are using the surrounding area from July 3 to 21 to set up a "fan village." Visitors will be able to buy food and souvenirs there.
"We want to minimize the disruption in our host cities," a Formula E spokesperson said in a statement. "The stretch is unfortunate, but we feel that having worked closely with local authorities, we've limited the impact on the neighborhood."
The Department of Transportation is recommending that riders use the bike lane on Van Brunt Street as an alternate route.
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A grim subway reality: Corpses sometimes kept in break rooms
A grim subway reality: Corpses sometimes kept in break rooms
Transit workers are complaining about the longstanding police practice of using employee break rooms and bathrooms to temporarily store the bodies of people struck and killed by subway trains.
Transit workers are complaining about the longstanding police practice of using employee break rooms and bathrooms to temporarily store the bodies of people struck and killed by subway trains.
Bike lane installed between Crown Heights to Flushing Ave.
Bike lane installed between Crown Heights to Flushing Ave.
A two-mile bike lane is being installed in Brooklyn today that will span from Crown Heights to Flushing Avenue.
A two-mile bike lane is being installed in Brooklyn today that will span from Crown Heights to Flushing Avenue.
Lawmakers: MTA delays top commuter complaints
Lawmakers: MTA delays top commuter complaints
New York City lawmakers on Tuesday revealed their findings after fielding commuter complaints while riding the subway system for 24 hours.
New York City lawmakers on Tuesday revealed their findings after fielding commuter complaints while riding the subway system for 24 hours.
Rain drenches New York City
Rain drenches New York City
Heavy rain poured over the city Monday, swamping much of Brooklyn and carrying along cooler weather that gave commuters a break from the recent heat.
Heavy rain poured over the city Monday, swamping much of Brooklyn and carrying along cooler weather that gave commuters a break from the recent heat.
Heavy rain poured over the city Monday, swamping much of Brooklyn and carrying along cooler weather that gave commuters a break from the recent heat.
Drivers complain of Bay Ridge potholes
Drivers complain of Bay Ridge potholes
Some drivers are grumbling about the rumbling ride down 77th Street in Bay Ridge, one of dozens of bumpy roads in the neighborhood riddled with potholes.
Some drivers are grumbling about the rumbling ride down 77th Street in Bay Ridge, one of dozens of bumpy roads in the neighborhood riddled with potholes.
De Blasio wants to raise taxes on the rich to fund MTA
De Blasio wants to raise taxes on the rich to fund MTA
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to tax the wealthiest 1 percent of New Yorkers to fund repairs and improvements to the beleaguered subway system.
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to tax the wealthiest 1 percent of New Yorkers to fund repairs and improvements to the beleaguered subway system.
City officials ride rails, hear commuter complaints
City officials ride rails, hear commuter complaints
City officials are riding the rails for a second straight day in an effort to hear input and complaints from commuters. Officials, including Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-Bronx), are riding from Queens through Brooklyn to Staten Island as part of the city's outreach after months of derailments and delays. It's a full house here at Jay St! All in support of #RidersRespond pic.twitter.com/mFiBq7NUAc — Jeffrey Dinowitz (@JeffreyDinowitz) August 4, 2017 The cit...
City officials are riding the rails for a second straight day in an effort to hear input and complaints from commuters.
Residents call for safety improvements along Avenue T
Residents call for safety improvements along Avenue T
Residents say they are concerned about hit-and-runs, crashes and speeding cars along a stretch of Avenue T in Gravesend.
Residents say they are concerned about hit-and-runs, crashes and speeding cars along a stretch of Avenue T in Gravesend.
Study: Cycling safer as bike ridership soars
Study: Cycling safer as bike ridership soars
Bicycle safety is improving as more New Yorkers are getting behind the handlebars than ever, according to a study released Monday by the city Department of Transportation.
Bicycle safety is improving as more New Yorkers are getting behind the handlebars than ever, according to a study released Monday by the city Department of Transportation.
MTA announces N line services changes
MTA announces N line services changes
Coney Island-bound N trains will not stop at the Fort Hamilton Parkway station and several others Monday, the MTA announced.
Coney Island-bound N trains will not stop at the Fort Hamilton Parkway station and several others Monday, the MTA announced.
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Greenpoint mourns loss of man killed in Monitor St. stabbing
Greenpoint mourns loss of man killed in Monitor St. stabbing
Community members in Greenpoint are mourning the loss of a fellow neighbor who was fatally stabbed Friday night.
Community members in Greenpoint are mourning the loss of a fellow neighbor who was fatally stabbed Friday night.
Forecast: Mostly sunny Monday with high temps around 88
Forecast: Mostly sunny Monday with high temps around 88
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News 12 Brooklyn weather update.
News 12 Brooklyn weather update.
Woman founds club to encourage unity through art, culture
Woman founds club to encourage unity through art, culture
A Brooklyn woman is helping to bring the community together through arts and culture. Leonora Bulychova is the founder of the Aelita Club, an organization that hosts various events for immigrants, seniors and youth in the community to encourage unity and companionship.
A Brooklyn woman is helping to bring the community together through arts and culture. Leonora Bulychova is the founder of the Aelita Club, an organization that hosts various events for immigrants, seniors and youth in the community to encourage unity and companionship.
Jerry Lewis, comedian and telethon host, dies at 91
Jerry Lewis, comedian and telethon host, dies at 91
Lewis died Sunday morning of natural causes at age 91 in Las Vegas with his family by his side.
Lewis died Sunday morning of natural causes at age 91 in Las Vegas with his family by his side.
J'ouvert preview celebration held at Brooklyn Public Library
J'ouvert preview celebration held at Brooklyn Public Library
Community members gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library Saturday to celebrate a preview of J'ouvert.
Community members gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library Saturday to celebrate a preview of J'ouvert.
'Dessert Goals' festival held in Williamsburg
'Dessert Goals' festival held in Williamsburg
Community members gathered in Williamsburg Sunday for a two-day dessert festival.
Community members gathered in Williamsburg Sunday for a two-day dessert festival.
Police: 2 men injured in Brownsville shooting
Police: 2 men injured in Brownsville shooting
Police say two men were hospitalized Sunday after being injured by gunshots in Brownsville.
Police say two men were hospitalized Sunday after being injured by gunshots in Brownsville.
Solar Eclipse 2017: What you need to know
Solar Eclipse 2017: What you need to know
Solar Eclipse Safety: Experts advise that viewers do not look directly at a solar eclipse, as there is a risk of permanent eye damage.Neighborhood Brief for Aug. 20
Neighborhood Brief for Aug. 20
Neighborhood Brief for Aug. 201-year-old boy grazed, man injured in Brownsville shooting
1-year-old boy grazed, man injured in Brownsville shooting
A shooting in Brownsville grazed a 1-year-old boy in his leg and injured a man in his 20s Saturday.
A shooting in Brownsville grazed a 1-year-old boy in his leg and injured a man in his 20s Saturday.
