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Monday, December 10
Welcome back! Here’s today’s buzz:
TOP STORIES
• The Supreme Court declined to take a case that sought to defund Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood.
• Facing certain defeat, British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote in Parliament on her Brexit deal.
• A man was killed and a police officer was wounded after a shooting on Staten Island.
IN BROOKLYN
• A video shows a group of police officers attempting to pry a 1-year-old child from his mother as they tried to arrest her.
• Governor Cuomo ordered a last-minute review of the L train shutdown plan.
• A man was fatally struck by an SUV while setting up traffic cones for a film production company in Boerum Hill.
SUBWAY STATUS
• Northbound B and C trains are running with delays because of signal problems at 96 St.
• 2 and 3 trains are running with delays in both directions because of signal problems at 110 St.
• Some southbound 4 trains are running express from Burnside Av to 149 St-Grand Concourse because of signal problems at 161 St-Yankee Stadium. For service to/from bypassed stations, use northbound 4 train service.
Visit http://www.mta.info to keep track of subway service and delays.
TRAFFIC
• Delays on I-278 westbound between Exit 35 – I-495 Long Island Expressway (New York) and Queens-Kings County Line; Koskuisko Bridge (New York).
• Delays on I-278 westbound from Wythe Avenue (New York) to Exit 24 – NY 27; Prospect Expressway Exit (New York).
• Disabled truck on I-278 eastbound approaching Exit 30 – Flushing Avenue (New York) 2 lanes blocked.
• Delays on I-278 eastbound from Exit 24 – NY 27; Prospect Expressway Exit (New York) to Queens-Kings County Line; Koskuisko Bridge (New York).
Visit https://www.511ny.org to keep track of traffic.
SCOREBOARD
• The Knicks (8-20) fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 119-107.
• The Giants (5-8) crushed the Washington Redskins, 40-16.
• The Jets (4-9) came back to top the Buffalo Bills, 27-23.
• The Rangers (14-12-3) head to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning at 7:30 p.m.
• The Islanders (14-11-3) host the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 p.m.
• St. John’s (9-0) continue the winning streak by beating Princeton, 89-74.
ENTERTAINMENT
• “The Favourite,” “Black Panther,” and “First Man” are among the film nominees for the 24th annual Critics’ Choice Awards.
• Tyler Perry and Kid Rock covered the costs of layaway accounts at their local Walmart stores.
• Rapper Ty Dolla $ign was indicted on felony drug charges.
WHAT’S ON TV TONIGHT
• Arrow (CW, 8PM) – With Oliver and Barry still stuck in the other’s bodies, the two get a lead on John Deegan and head to Gotham City with Supergirl to figure out why their reality has changed.
• Magnum P.I. (CBS,9PM) – Magnum must help Rick’s crush after her illegal poker game is robbed by masked gunmen.
• Bull (CBS,10PM) – Bull agrees to have TAC represent a priest who is charged in a fatal hit-and-run after he’s found behind the wheel of the church van involved in the crash.
STREAM PICKS OF THE DAY
• NETFLIX: The Last Dragon – In New York City, a young man searches for the “master” to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow.
• HULU: Moonstruck – Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry.
• AMAZON PRIME: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – After Midge’s triumph at the Gaslight, the fallout from her takedown of Sophie Lennon looms large, making her climb up the comedy ladder more challenging than ever.
TECHNOLOGY
• Google shut down Google+ after it suffered another data leak that affected 52.5 million users.
• Verizon announced that 10,400 employees are taking buyouts to leave the company.
• Instagram added a voice messaging feature to its DMs.
#TRENDINGNY
• #MondayMotivation
REAL ESTATE
• For Sale – Greenpoint – Semi-detached building, Currently set up as 4 apartments. Each apartment is 2 Br, 1 Bath. Full Basement, Small Backyard, Building needs TLC. Property is vacant and will be delivered vacant. Excellent Location, 1 block to McCarren Park. Asking $1,900,000. Capri Jet Realty 718-388-2188
• For Sale – Williamsburg – Great Investment Property For Someone Looking To Rent Out Ground Floor Commercial To A Store Or Restaurant.Currently Owner Occupied! All 5 Residential Units Above Are Free Market With Room To Grow. Located At The Corner Of Williamsburg’s Most Active Retail Corridors, This Property Provides Excellent Value For Brooklyn’s Next Entrepreneur. Amazing Pro-Forma Income Of $308, 000 a Year!. Asking $5,300,000. Crifasi Real Estate 718-782-4411
LOCAL EVENTS
• Brooklyn Heights – 6:30 p.m. – Stripping Stigma: HIV/AIDS in NYC Now. Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St.
• Ditmas Park – 8 p.m. – SAGITTARIUS – Star Sign Party. Sycamore Bar & Flowershop, 1118 Cortelyou Rd.
That’s all for today, enjoy your evening!
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Morning Buzz: FBI agent shot during gunfight, Sisters killed in Bushwick fire
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Afternoon Buzz sponsored by Petro Home Services
Friday, December 7
Welcome back! Here’s today’s buzz:
TOP STORIES
• Sheriff’s sergeant was fatally shot by friendly fire in the Thousand Oaks bar shooting last month.
• President Trump has nominated William Barr as Attorney General.
• Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was observed by Americans across the country.
IN BROOKLYN
• A belligerent Brooklyn deli customer attacked a store worker because he didn’t want to wait for his bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.
• Residents of a senior housing complex in Bedford-Stuyvesant have reported that they haven’t had heat or hot water for ten days.
• Some college-bound seniors in Brooklyn symbolically sent off their college applications with major fanfare.
SUBWAY STATUS
• As of 3:45 pm, all trains are in good service.
Visit http://www.mta.info to keep track of subway service and delays.
TRAFFIC
• Delays on I-278 westbound from Metropolitan Avenue; Williamsburg Bridge (New York) to Exit 27 – Atlantic Avenue (New York)
• Delays on I-278 eastbound from Exit 30 – Flushing Avenue (New York) to Queens-Kings County Line; Koskuisko Bridge (New York)
Visit https://www.511ny.org to keep track of traffic.
SCOREBOARD
Friday
• The Nets (8-18) take on the Toronto Raptors at home. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
• The Knicks host the Nets at 7:30 p.m.
• The Rangers (13-12-3) visit the Florida Panthers at 7 p.m.
• The Islanders head to Detroit to face the Red Wings at 7 p.m.
• LIU Brooklyn (4-4) plays Saint Peter’s on the road at 1 p.m.
• St. Francis Brooklyn (5-3) faces NJIT at 4 p.m.
Sunday
• The Knicks welcome the Charlotte Hornets to MSG at 7:30 p.m.
• The Jets (3-9) hit the road to Buffalo to take on the Bills at 1 p.m.
• The Giants (4-8) face the Redskins in Washington at 1 p.m.
• St. John’s (8-0) looks to continue their hot start at home against Princeton at 1 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT
• The trailer for ‘Avengers: End Game’ was released today.
• Nominations for the 61st Grammy Awards were announced today.
• Tyler Perry paid off $430 thousand dollars worth of layaways at Walmart’s in East Point and Douglasville.
WHAT’S ON TV TONIGHT
• Blindspot (NBC, 8PM) – Remi races against the ever-worsening ZIP poisoning to enact her ultimate plan.
• Hell’s Kitchen (FOX,9PM) – The final 10 chefs are surprised when Chef Ramsay brings in his daughter, Tilly, to celebrate her Sweet 16.
• Hawaii Five-0 (CBS,9PM) – After fighting off an assassin in his own home, McGarrett and Joe White flee to Montana to prepare for a battle against those exacting revenge for a past SEAL mission.
STREAM PICKS OF THE DAY
• NETFLIX: Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle – A human child raised by wolves must face off against a menacing tiger named Shere Khan, as well as his own origins.
• HULU: No Country for Old Men – Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and more than two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande.
• AMAZON PRIME: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – After exposure to radiation, four teenage turtles–Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo, and Donatello–have mutated into ninjas and have begun living in the sewers of a large city.
TECHNOLOGY
• Security researchers have discovered twenty-two ad-fraud enabling apps that have collectively been downloaded more than 2 million times on the Google Play store.
• Razer has a big announcement set for December 12th.
• Activision is now selling a cheaper version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 on PC, without Zombies.
#TRENDINGNY
• #ABC11
• Grammy
REAL ESTATE
• For Sale – Ridgewood -Only 1 Blocks to Metropolitan Ave w/ tons of shops, restaurants, stores & transportation. This property features: 7 Br, 3 Bath, Finished Basement, Nice Yard, Front Patio. Asking $950,000. Capri Jet Realty 718-388-2188
• For Sale – Canarsie – Newly Renovated Condo Unit features 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Rooftop Common Area, Tax Abated, Close To L Train And Express Bus, Pets Allowed. Asking $420,000. Crifasi Real Estate 718-782-4411
LOCAL EVENTS
• Williamsburg – 6 p.m. – Annual Christmas Penny Sale. St. Francis of Paola RC Church, Woodpoint Road & Skillman Ave.
• Carroll Park – 6 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Party. President St.
• Sunset Park – 7:30 p.m. – Opening Night of Dreamland Roller Rink (winter season location). Industry City, 274 36th St.
Saturday
• Boerum Hill - Atlantic Avenue “Walk the Windows” Event. Atlantic Ave.
• Williamsburg – 11:30 a.m. – Brunch Movie: Christmas Vacation. Nitehawk Cinema, 136 Metropolitan Ave.
• Greenpoint – Noon to 3 p.m. – Greencycle Swap. Brooklyn Library, 81 Devoe St.
• Greenpoint – Noon to 3 p.m. – 94th Precinct Community Council Children’s Christmas Party. 25 Nassau Ave.
• Flatbush – 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. – Moscow’s Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker. Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave.
• Greenpoint – 8 p.m. – Wizard Fest Yule Ball. Brooklyn Bazaar, 150 Greenpoint Ave.
• Coney Island – 9 p.m. – 3rd Annual Christmas in Coney Winter Wonderwheel Spectacular. Sideshows by the Seashore, 1208 Surf Ave.
Sunday
• Prospect Park – 11 a.m. – Santa Run 5K. Pritchell-Bartell Sq.
• Park Slope – Noon to 4 p.m. – Brick Oven Brooklyn Meet Up – Community Baking Day. Old Stone House, 336 3rd St.
• Williamsburg – 1 to 5 p.m. – Cat & Kitten Adoption Event. Whiskers AGo go, 447 Graham Ave.
• Prospect Heights – 2 p.m. – Vivaldi, Venice & the Influence of Italy. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy.
• Fort Greene - 4 to 5:30 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony. Fort Greene Park, Myrtle Ave & Edwards St.
That’s all for today, enjoy your weekend!
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Morning Buzz: Bed-Stuy seniors have no heat or hot water, Teen arrested for bringing gun to school
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Morning Buzz: Man erupts in Bushwick deli, Squibb Bridge to be replaced
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Afternoon Buzz: Capital bids farewell to George H.W. Bush, School bus crash on Long Island Expressway
Wednesday, December 5
Welcome back! Here’s today’s buzz:
TOP STORIES
• Former President George W. Bush delivered a tearful eulogy for his father, George H. W. Bush.
• The GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature approved a bill designed to limit the powers of incoming Democratic Governor Tony Evers.
• Six children were hurt in a school bus crash on the Long Island Expressway.
IN BROOKLYN
• Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a 14-year-old upstate New York girl who they say was abducted.
• Police said they are no longer searching for a man suspected of stalking an 11-year-old girl in Williamsburg.
• Local leaders joined to condemn a crime that targeted a Williamsburg church over the weekend.
SUBWAY STATUS
• Northbound 2 and 3 trains are running with delays because 1 trains have been rerouted to the express track due to urgent track repairs at 59 St-Columbus Circle.
• Northbound 1 trains are running express from 34 St-Penn Station to 72 St because of urgent track repairs at 59 St-Columbus Circle.
Visit http://www.mta.info to keep track of subway service and delays.
TRAFFIC
• Delays on I-278 westbound from Metropolitan Avenue; Williamsburg Bridge (New York) to Exit 29B – Tillary Street (New York)
• Accident on I-278 westbound at 6th Avenue (New York) right lane blocked
Visit https://www.511ny.org to keep track of traffic.
SCOREBOARD
• The Nets (8-17) face the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 7:30 p.m.
• The Islanders (13-10-3) fell to the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1.
ENTERTAINMENT
• Cardi B has reportedly split from her husband and fellow rapper, Offset.
• Kevin Hart has been chosen to host the 91st Academy Awards amid controversy about his use of homophobic jokes.
• Stephen King released a teaser about the ‘IT’ sequel on Twitter.
WHAT’S ON TV TONIGHT
• Riverdale (CW, 8PM) – Fearful that he will be caught, Archie hits the road and ends up at a farm outside Riverdale, where he meets Laurie Lake. Meanwhile, Alice takes extreme measures to ensure Betty’s safety from the Gargoyle King.
• Chicago Med (CBS,8PM) – Will and Natalie prepare for their big day, but Will soon finds himself sidetracked. Dr. Charles disagrees with Goodwin on how to best handle a patient’s treatment while Dr. Choi and April are on their own when a pregnant woman delivers.
• SEAL Team (CBS,9PM) – Following an ambush, the SEAL team suspects someone on the inside is leaking information to the cartel.
STREAM PICKS OF THE DAY
• NETFLIX: Shaun of the Dead – A man decides to turn his moribund life around by winning back his ex-girlfriend, reconciling his relationship with his mother and dealing with an entire community that has returned from the dead to eat the living.
• HULU: The Truman Show – An insurance salesman/adjuster discovers his entire life is actually a television show.
• AMAZON PRIME: All the President’s Men – The Washington Post” reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon’s resignation.
TECHNOLOGY
• Mounting evidence suggests Apples iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR are not selling well despite price cuts.
• Google is ready to “kill off” its Allo messaging service.
• Cuba’s state telephone company will allow mobile phone customers to use the Internet via a new 3G network.
#TRENDINGNY
• #GeorgeHWBushFuneral
REAL ESTATE
• For Sale – Williamsburg – Property features 3,300 sf of Living Space: 7 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms. 1st Fl: 2Br, Living Room, Eat-in-Kitchen & full Bathroom. 2nd Fl: 3Br, Living Room, Eat-in-Kitchen & full Bathroom. 3rd Fl: 2Br (including tremendous Master Bedroom), Dining Room, Eat-in-Kitchen & full Bathroom. Capri Jet Realty 718-388-2188
• For Sale – Park Slope – Located In Prewar Building Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath Condo Features Sun Drenched Rooms Thruout, Raised Ceilings, Updated Kitchen W/Washer/Dryer Combo, Dishwasher, New Hardwood Floors, Generous Closet Storage, Ceiling Fan, Fire Escape, Storage Lockers And Bike Room, Street Parking, Pet Friendly, And More! 1 Block To Express Train, Shopping, Restaurants And More! Asking $779,000. Carollo Real Estate 718-366-6636
LOCAL EVENTS
• Crown Heights – 6:30 p.m. – Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza attends town hall meeting of District 17’s Community Education Council. PS 138, 760 Prospect Pl.
• Park Slope – 7 to 9 p.m. – Brooklyn Traditional Slow Jam. Old Stone House, 336 3rd St.
• Park Slope - 8:30 to 10 p.m. – The American Coffeehouse. Brainery, 1110 8th Ave.
• Flatbush - 8 p.m. – 2 Dope Queens. Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave.
That’s all for today, enjoy your evening!
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Morning Buzz: One dead after Bedford-Stuyvesant shooting in broad daylight, Missing upstate teen found in Brooklyn
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Afternoon Buzz: Senators convinced Saudi crown prince was behind killing of Jamal Khashoggi, Masked man stealing packages in Brooklyn
Tuesday, December 4
Welcome back! Here’s today’s buzz:
TOP STORIES
• Emails from top officials at the National Republican Congressional Committee were hacked during the 2018 midterm elections.
• France has suspended the proposed fuel-tax hike that led to the violent ‘Yellow Jacket’ protests.
• Lawmakers briefed by CIA Director Gina Haspel accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of being responsible for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
IN BROOKLYN
• A masked man was caught on camera stealing packages in Sheepshead Bay.
• Police are investigating after a melee broke out when a FedEx truck driver allegedly tried to drive through a crowd as a funeral was getting out of a mosque.
• A vandal urinated on two religious statues outside a church in Williamsburg before smashing them to the ground.
SUBWAY STATUS
• Good Service on all subway lines as of 3:45 p.m.
Visit http://www.mta.info to keep track of subway service and delays.
TRAFFIC
• Delays on I-278 westbound from Queens-Kings County Line; Koskuisko Bridge (New York) to Exit 24 – NY 27; Prospect Expressway Exit (New York).
• Delays on I-278 eastbound between Metropolitan Avenue; Williamsburg Bridge (New York) and Queens-Kings County Line; Koskuisko Bridge (New York).
• Delays on I-278 eastbound from Exit 24 – NY 27; Prospect Expressway Exit (New York) to Exit 28B – Brooklyn Bridge (New York).
Visit https://www.511ny.org to keep track of traffic.
SCOREBOARD
• The Knicks (8-17) fell to the Washington Wizards 110-107.
• The Nets (8-17) lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-97.
• The Islanders (13-9) face the Winnipeg Jets tonight at 7 p.m.
• Yep, Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz are Mets.
ENTERTAINMENT
• Netflix will pay $100 million to continue to stream Friends throughout 2019.
• Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are continuing to celebrate their nuptials in Delhi, India.
• Ariana Grande has begged her fans to leave her ex-boyfriend, Pete Davidson, alone on social media.
WHAT’S ON TV TONIGHT
• The Flash (CW, 8PM) – Barry and Team Flash come up with a plan to stop Cicada. The plan calls for Barry and Nora to travel back in time to gather some key necessities, however, and Barry hesitates, concerned about his daughter seeing certain parts of his life.
• NCIS (CBS, 8PM) – The lead suspect of an unsolved and high-profile robbery case is released from prison, and the NCIS team resumes their investigation with an undercover stakeout.
• The Rookie (ABC, 10PM) – Sergeant Grey informs Officer Nolan and Officer Bishop that they are going to have a movie director as a ride-along during their patrol after a fun afternoon granting the wish of a Make-A-Wish kid as honorary police officer Kaydence Patton.
STREAM PICKS OF THE DAY
• NETFLIX: Terminator Salvation – In 2018, a mysterious new weapon in the war against the machines, half-human and half-machine, comes to John Connor on the eve of a resistance attack on Skynet. But whose side is he on, and can he be trusted?
• HULU: Reservoir Dogs – A crime boss assembles a team of six experienced criminals to pull off a large jewelry heist.
• AMAZON PRIME: Groundhog Day – A weatherman finds himself inexplicably living the same day over and over again.
TECHNOLOGY
• Microsoft is reportedly replacing its graphical web browser, Edge with a Chromium-based browser.
• Epic Games, the company behind the wildly successful Fortnite, today revealed it’s opening its own digital game storefront.
• Apple is reportedly trying new marketing strategies to boost iPhone sales.
#TRENDINGNY
• #NationalCookieDay
• Bob Dole
REAL ESTATE
• For Sale – Williamsburg – Duplex Penthouse Apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, walk-in closet, and washer dryer on second level large windows with spectacular views from both floors. Close to McCarren Park, and 1.5 blocks to the L’ Train. Asking $925,000. Crifasi Real Estate 718-782-4411
• For Sale – Williamsburg – Semi-detached 1 family home w/ garden oasis. 1st Fl: 2 Br/ 1 Bath. Living Room w/ Yard access can be used as a Duplex with Basement. 2nd Fl: 2 Br/ 1 Bath, Eat-in-Kitchen & Office Space. Backyard. Only 2 min to the Graham L train. Asking $1,599,000. Capri Jet Realty 718-388-2188
LOCAL EVENTS
• Prospect Heights – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Herbal Stress Busters for City Living. Brainery, 190 Underhill Ave.
• Crown Heights – 7 p.m. – Public Advocate Letitia James to deliver remarks at the Mount Ararat Church Ministry Recognition event. Mount Ararat Church, 425 Howard Ave.
• Flatbush – 8 p.m. – 2 Dope Queens. Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave.
That’s all for today, enjoy your evening!
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