A new statue of the late United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is coming to Downtown Brooklyn’s City Point development next year. The memorial to the Brooklyn-born legal eagle will be permanently installed outside the mall and condo complex’s Albee Square entrance on March 15, according to one of the building’s managers.“From the people who work here, to the diverse shoppers and shopping at City Point, everyone feels welcome, equal and respected. We are honored to have this great statue grace our property, and to bring Justice Ginsburg’s ‘pathmarking’ spirit back to...…A new statue of the late United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is coming to Downtown Brooklyn’s City Point development next year. The memorial to the Brooklyn-born legal eagle will be permanently installed outside the mall and condo complex’s Albee Square entrance on March 15, according to one of the building’s managers.“From the people who work here, to the diverse shoppers and shopping at City Point, everyone feels welcome, equal and respected. We are honored to have this great statue grace our property, and to bring Justice Ginsburg’s ‘pathmarking’ spirit back to...WW…

Brooklyn politicos are calling on Marine Park Democratic District Leader Lori Maslow to resign from elected office following a racist tweet she posted against Chinese people on Jan. 2, along with a series of derogatory social media posts she made toward Palestinians since 2019 that resurfaced over the weekend.Maslow, who serves as the female district leader in the south-eastern 41st Assembly District, sparked controversy when she posted a tweet Saturday in reference to Chinese tariffs, saying she will boycott goods made in that country and that she “can’t even look at Chinese food.”“We’re...…Brooklyn politicos are calling on Marine Park Democratic District Leader Lori Maslow to resign from elected office following a racist tweet she posted against Chinese people on Jan. 2, along with a series of derogatory social media posts she made toward Palestinians since 2019 that resurfaced over the weekend.Maslow, who serves as the female district leader in the south-eastern 41st Assembly District, sparked controversy when she posted a tweet Saturday in reference to Chinese tariffs, saying she will boycott goods made in that country and that she “can’t even look at Chinese food.”“We’re...WW…

A large barge loaded with more than 800 tons of polluted sludge from the Gowanus Canal sank in the Gowanus Bay Monday, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.The boat containing the dredged sediment from the canal bed laced with toxic materials like coal tar was moored in Gowanus Bay and became submerged, Massachusetts-based contractor Cashman Dredging discovered on Jan. 25, according to EPA.The vessel, named Weeks 76,  sank in an area of the harbor called the Bay Ridge flats, , EPA rep for the Gowanus cleanup Natalie Loney told the local watchdog organization the Gowanus...…A large barge loaded with more than 800 tons of polluted sludge from the Gowanus Canal sank in the Gowanus Bay Monday, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.The boat containing the dredged sediment from the canal bed laced with toxic materials like coal tar was moored in Gowanus Bay and became submerged, Massachusetts-based contractor Cashman Dredging discovered on Jan. 25, according to EPA.The vessel, named Weeks 76,  sank in an area of the harbor called the Bay Ridge flats, , EPA rep for the Gowanus cleanup Natalie Loney told the local watchdog organization the Gowanus...WW…

Developers plan to build a 20-story mixed-use tower at a vacant lot that once housed a vibrant community garden at 1333 Broadway in Bushwick, according to public filings.Manhattan firm Ekstein Development Group filed to erect the 205-foot building at the corner of Linden Street, housing 106 residential units, offices, and a community facility right next to the Gates Avenue station of the elevated J and Z train tracks.The development will span the Z-shaped lot that starts at the corner of Broadway and snakes back between a block of mostly three-story brownstones and townhouses on Linden and...…Developers plan to build a 20-story mixed-use tower at a vacant lot that once housed a vibrant community garden at 1333 Broadway in Bushwick, according to public filings.Manhattan firm Ekstein Development Group filed to erect the 205-foot building at the corner of Linden Street, housing 106 residential units, offices, and a community facility right next to the Gates Avenue station of the elevated J and Z train tracks.The development will span the Z-shaped lot that starts at the corner of Broadway and snakes back between a block of mostly three-story brownstones and townhouses on Linden and...WW…

Heaven knows I’m miserable now…The London-based record store chain Rough Trade is moving out of its Williamsburg warehouse this spring in search of a new home in the Five Boroughs after more than seven years on N. Ninth Street, the company’s co-owner announced Tuesday.“Our much-loved Williamsburg store has done us proud in helping establish Rough Trade as a New York-worthy music retail and gig destination, serving the city’s music lovers and the wider music artist community with expertise, creativity and passion,” said Stephen Godfroy .The store and gig venue between Wythe and Kent avenues...…Heaven knows I’m miserable now…The London-based record store chain Rough Trade is moving out of its Williamsburg warehouse this spring in search of a new home in the Five Boroughs after more than seven years on N. Ninth Street, the company’s co-owner announced Tuesday.“Our much-loved Williamsburg store has done us proud in helping establish Rough Trade as a New York-worthy music retail and gig destination, serving the city’s music lovers and the wider music artist community with expertise, creativity and passion,” said Stephen Godfroy .The store and gig venue between Wythe and Kent avenues...WW…