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New York-born Knicks guard Jose Alvarado, raised near Williamsburg’s Berry Street Homes, has emerged as a hometown symbol as the Knicks push toward the NBA Finals, delivering hustle, clutch moments (including a jumpshot over Victor Wembanyama) and a borough‑level sense of pride rooted in his public-housing, Queens- and Brooklyn-area roots and rise from Christ the King to the pros.
A 9-year-old boy, Yoel Jacobowitz, was struck and killed by a private yeshiva bus in Williamsburg while crossing Lee Avenue toward his school. The driver initially left the scene but returned after being flagged down. The intersection is under construction with no crosswalks or clear markings, prompting residents and city leaders to demand immediate pedestrian-safety improvements and updated signal timing; Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed condolences.
A four-alarm fire in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, injured two residents and three firefighters, damaged multiple homes, and led to full vacate orders for two buildings, with the cause under investigation amid challenging cold weather conditions.
The Second City, famous for alumni like Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert, is opening a new venue in Williamsburg, New York City, featuring two theaters, a training center, and a restaurant/bar. The interactive shows will include original sketch comedy and audience suggestions, with a local flavor and a diverse cast of comedians. The venue aims to win over New York audiences with a mix of absurdist humor, musical improv, and political satire.
Williamsburg Raiders claim their first-ever state football championship, defeating Sioux City Heelan 20-0 in the Iowa Class 3A state championship game. Coach Curt Ritchie, who has coached for over 30 years, expressed his joy for the community and players, finally achieving a championship after being runner-up multiple times. Quarterback Derek Weisskopf threw two touchdown passes, while Braylon Wetjen had three interceptions and two touchdown receptions. Williamsburg's defense held Heelan to just 154 total yards and forced four turnovers.
A massive fire engulfed nine stores in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, after starting in a chocolate shop, leaving nine firefighters and one medic injured. The blaze prompted a swift evacuation of the building, and fire crews used a cherry picker to combat the flames. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A 6-alarm fire broke out in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, starting in a chocolate shop and spreading to nine nearby retail stores. Firefighters faced challenges due to locked stores, but managed to gain access and bring the fire under control by 3:45 p.m. Ten FDNY members sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A man has been charged with manslaughter and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the fatal stabbing of 36-year-old Devictor Ouedraogo on a J train in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The suspect, 20-year-old Jordan Williams of Queens, claims self-defense, saying the victim was violently harassing passengers. The woman who was taken into custody with Williams was released. The NYPD says there have been four homicides in transit so far this year, and crime in transit is down 7.9% overall.
A 37-year-old woman named Theresa Gregg was found dead with multiple stab wounds in her Brooklyn apartment on Saturday morning. The police are investigating the incident and no arrests have been made yet.
Kellogg's Diner, an iconic 95-year-old eatery in Williamsburg, New York City, has filed for bankruptcy and is seeking a buyer for $2.5 million. The diner, which has a 30-year lease, full liquor license, and a reported $3.5 million gross yearly revenue, has been struggling to pay off at least $750,000 in unpaid expenses, including rent, utility bills, and legal fees. Despite the high price tag, the diner's location in the highly gentrified neighborhood makes it a valuable piece of real estate.