Walt Whitman Houses Archives

Captain Peter Fiorillo announces the arrest of Shaquille Upson, 20, in connection with the April shooting death of Armal Mallory at the 88th Precinct Community Council meeting. (Photo by Emily Field)

Crime, FG/CH News

Police Arrest Man in April Shooting Homicide

June 18, 2014

Read about a recent arrest in connection with the April shooting death of Armal Mallory in the Walt Whitman Houses.

The Fort Greene Park Greenmarket will be expanding north on Washington Park. (Photo by Francisco Daum)

Business, FG/CH News, Food and Drink, Neighbors, Politics

CB 2 Narrowly Approves Greenmarket Expansion on Washington Park

June 12, 2014

The Fort Greene farmers market will soon spread north on Washington Park, despite block residents’ objections.

Crime, FG/CH News

Crime Report: Shooting, Assaults and Thefts on Streets

June 6, 2014

Read about a shooting, a Citi Bike theft and a pickpocketing on the B38 bus in this week’s crime report.

Crime, FG/CH News

Crime Report: Home Robberies, Assault Arrests and a Masked Thief

May 30, 2014

Read about thefts from homes and an assault on the street in this week’s crime report.

It was a rainy start to the three-day weekend, but the sun broke through on Sunday. (Photo by

FG/CH News

The Day: A Teen ‘Fight Club,’ Fort Greene Farmer’s Market Expansion and Commuting by Bike

May 27, 2014

Read about a teens fighting near the Atlantic Center Mall, a possible expansion of the Saturday greenmarket and bike commuting in the neighborhood in this morning’s news wrap.

Locals gathered at the Ingersoll Community Center last night to meet with the new New York City Housing Authority Commissioner, Shola Olatoye. (Photo by Emily Field)

FG/CH News, Neighbors, Politics, Real Estate

Locals Meet New NYCHA Commissioner Shola Olatoye

April 29, 2014

Locals met the new New York City Housing Authority Commissioner, Shola Olatoye, last night at a town hall meeting in the Ingersoll Community Center.

Crime, FG/CH News, Public Safety

Crime Report: Police Make Arrest in Murder of Gilbert Kelly

April 25, 2014

Police arrested a teenager yesterday in connection with the March 15 shooting death of Gilbert Kelly.

Dory Weiss is one local who sees a streetcar trolley connecting Queens and Brooklyn as a tourist attraction. (Photo by Emily Field)

FG/CH News, Neighbors, Transportation

A Waterfront Streetcar? It’s for the Tourists, Locals Say

April 23, 2014

See what locals have to say about a proposed streetcar line between Brooklyn and Queens.

NYCHA residents discussed public safety issues at the Ingersoll Community Center. (Photo by Emily Field)

FG/CH News, Neighbors, Politics, Public Safety

Cumbo Holds NYCHA Town Hall Meeting at Ingersoll Community Center

April 22, 2014

Learn about a town hall meeting for NYCHA residents next week organized by City Council Member Laurie Cumbo.

Locals enjoying the spring weather by Fort Greene Park. (Photo by

FG/CH News

The Day: Fort Greene Cafe Shut Down, NYCHA Town Hall Meeting and Fort Greene Goods

April 21, 2014

Read about a cafe closing, a NYCHA town hall meeting and Fort Greene swag in this morning’s news wrap.

Police Arrest Man in April Shooting Homicide

CB 2 Narrowly Approves Greenmarket Expansion on Washington Park

Crime Report: Shooting, Assaults and Thefts on Streets

Crime Report: Home Robberies, Assault Arrests and a Masked Thief

The Day: A Teen ‘Fight Club,’ Fort Greene Farmer’s Market Expansion and Commuting by Bike

Locals Meet New NYCHA Commissioner Shola Olatoye

Crime Report: Police Make Arrest in Murder of Gilbert Kelly

A Waterfront Streetcar? It’s for the Tourists, Locals Say

Cumbo Holds NYCHA Town Hall Meeting at Ingersoll Community Center

The Day: Fort Greene Cafe Shut Down, NYCHA Town Hall Meeting and Fort Greene Goods

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