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Singer Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn novelty shop Art of Play are engaged in a public dispute over a Saturday visit. Clarkson claims she was profiled and treated condescendingly, while the store insists it offered her a $15,000 item and a $2,000 alternative before she left. The conflict has escalated online, with Clarkson accusing staff of lying and the store defending its customer service.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $4 billion plan to repair the crumbling BQE Central in Brooklyn Heights, aiming to extend the highway's life by 40 years. The project, set to begin in 2030, involves building temporary bypass roads to maintain traffic flow, but has sparked controversy over potential impacts on Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $4 billion, 10-year plan to repair the deteriorating Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) in Brooklyn. The project, dubbed 'BQE Central,' focuses on a 1.5-mile stretch of aging concrete and triple-cantilever structures. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2030, with completion targeted for 2040. To maintain traffic flow for the 130,000 daily vehicles, the city will build temporary two-level bypass roads over Furman Street and near the Brooklyn Bridge. The initiative aims to extend the highway's lifespan by 40 years and prevent further structural failure, marking the most significant infrastructure decision of Mamdani's administration.
NYC officials announced a $4 billion, decade-long plan to rebuild the deteriorating triple-cantilever section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) in Brooklyn Heights. The project, set to begin in 2030, involves constructing a temporary two-level highway above Furman Street to maintain traffic flow while the original structure is restored. The city is pursuing this without federal funding to avoid lengthy environmental reviews and code upgrades, aiming to complete the work by 2040.
A high-value property owner in Brooklyn Heights is engaged in a legal battle to keep a public bathroom closed, citing noise issues that affect their $4.95 million condo located directly above the facility.
A historic hotel marquee above the Clark Street subway station in Brooklyn Heights collapsed due to corrosion, leading to the suspension of service at the station. No injuries occurred, but the incident highlighted the station's neglected condition, prompting calls for maintenance and safety improvements.