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Embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez Says He’ll Resign, Seek City Council Seat

Scandal-plagued Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez is stepping down from his seat next month, but Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says Lopez shouldn’t spend even another day in office.

2013/05/17

5 Delicious Spring Soups To Try In NYC

Not surprisingly, spring soups rely on spring ingredients, including asparagus and ramps. Menus can change as quickly as the weather, so get these bowls of goodness while you can.

2013/05/14

A car that police said was involved in a fatal crash is seen on Roebling Street in Williamsburg on Monday, May 13, 2013. (credit: CBS 2)

Driver In Fatal Brooklyn Crash Faces Manslaughter Charges

Police said a 2003 silver Nissan Altima was speeding and heading east on the Williamsburg Bridge in the outer traffic lane when it lost control near the eastbound B.Q.E. interchange.

2013/05/13

Dress Code Sign Posted At Some Williamsburg Stores. (credit: CBS 2)

NYC Says Dress Code Posted By Some Jewish Shop Owners Is ‘Discrimination’

Sam Gold said he can’t believe the city is taking him to court over a sign posted last summer at his store in the Hasidic enclave of Williamsburg.

2013/04/26

The 5 Best Cocktail Bars In Williamsburg

If you’re a cocktail lover and haven’t spent time in Williamsburg, you’re missing out. This ‘hood is home to some of the city’s best and most unique cocktail bars.

CBS New York–2013/04/24

The runners of the New York City Marathon pass through Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY - Nov 1, 2009 - Photo: Afton Almaraz/Getty Images

Report: Pedestrian Street Plazas, More Bike Parking Coming To Williamsburg

Pedestrian plazas and expanded bike parking are coming to Williamsburg, Brooklyn, according to a published report.

2013/04/14

Jewish Religious Objects Found Burned On Holocaust Remembrance Day

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio said Monday that he believes the burning of mezuzot in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Holocaust Remembrance Day was a hate crime.

2013/04/08

5 Great Hat Stores In NYC

Hats are making a serious comeback this season. If you don’t want to sport on on the daily, at least get a jump on your fanciful topper for next year’s Easter Parade by visiting one of New York City’s best hat shops.

2013/04/03

Man Convicted In Brooklyn Rabbi’s 1990 Killing Expected To Be Set Free

A man wrongly convicted of murdering a Brooklyn rabbi two decades ago is about to be sprung from a state prison, after serving almost his entire prison term.

2013/03/20

Columbia Pictures, Williamsburg Leaders, Reach ‘Spider-Man’ Compromise

The “Amazing Spider-Man” is now more welcome in Brooklyn.

2013/03/19

DA: More Charges For Accused Williamsburg Hit-And-Run Driver

Julio Acevedo, 44, has been charged with second degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, in addition to previous charges, according to the DA’s office.

2013/03/19

Ruth Cunningham-Morris (credit: DNAinfo/Meredith Hoffman)

Brooklyn Woman Claims DOT Worker Attacked Her Over Dog Poo

Ruth Cunningham-Morris, 58, said she was out for a routine walk with her dog last April when the worker began berating her after she had walked away to grab a trash bag to clean up her dog’s mess.

2013/03/18