Timothy Wright had been playing organ on that fateful day at the Washington Temple Church of God in Christ on Bedford Ave. He was Brooklyn- raised. She had been born in Georgia and had moved north when she was 12. They seemed born to be together as they had their sons and renovated a dilapidated building on Pacific St. 17years ago to start a church of their own.

Published by New York Daily News on July 8, 2008.

For example, a nonprofit looking to acquire space in Williamsburg for industrial use would need to get the OK from the council, and then work closely with the city's Economic Development Corporation, providing a step-by-step breakdown of the progress of the project.

Published by Gotham Gazette on July 7, 2008.

They range from the creation of a massive world-class park at the 2,200-acre former Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island to $50 million for rebuilding an Olympic-size pool and bringing a recreation center to McCarren Park in Williamsburg.

Published by New York Post on July 7, 2008.

If you happen to live anywhere near the intersection of North 8th and Havemeyer streets in Williamsburg, then you know what that means: Love it or hate it, the two-week street festival put on each year by Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church to honor its patron saint is nearly here.

Published by amNY.com on July 7, 2008.

They range from the creation of a massive world-class park at the 2,200-acre former Fresh Kills landfill in Staten Island to $50 million for rebuilding an Olympic-size pool and bringing a recreation center to McCarren Park in Williamsburg.

Published by New York Post on July 7, 2008.

Edwin Aleman staked out his viewing spot in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn hours before the show.

Published by New York Daily News on July 5, 2008.

These include Kent Avenue from Division Avenue to North 14th Street, Franklin Street from North 14th Street to Greenpoint Avenue and Montague Street between Court and Montague Terrace.

Published by New York Times on July 3, 2008.

A tour of Lower Manhattan’s sites of importance in the lives of Washington, Jefferson, John Adams and others. This once-a-year special is sponsored by Gotham Walk. When: Friday at 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. Meet at 222 Broadway, opposite Fulton Street, across from St. Paul’s Chapel. $4. Reservations: (212) 629-1886.

Published by New York Times on July 3, 2008.

Neighborhoods with the greatest number of cases included Borough Park, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint and East New York.

Published by New York Times on July 2, 2008.

The crook struck both victims on the side of their skulls as they exited the bar, which is at the corner of Union Avenue, before escaping by car at around 4 am. Both victims were taken to Woodhull Hospital for treatment, cops said.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 2, 2008.

Cops arrested four thugs suspected of shoving a cyclist to the ground and stealing his bike as he crossed the Williamsburg Bridge on June 27.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 2, 2008.

Thieves couldn’t unlock a safe when they broke into a Berry Street trading company overnight on June 25, so they stole the safe itself.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on July 2, 2008.

Neighborhoods with the greatest number of cases included Borough Park, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Greenpoint and East New York.

Published by New York Times on July 2, 2008.

Two businesses that operate jointly at 192 Grand St. in Little Italy, Florio's Restaurant and the 192 Grand Street Cigar and Trading Company, filed a complaint yesterday in a Manhattan court against the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for issuing more than 50 smoking violations to the restaurant.

Published by New York Sun on July 1, 2008.

The store, Alphabeta in Greenpoint, proudly embraces graffiti culture and even offers artists a space for their work. But any mention of graffiti among some New Yorkers conjures searing images of a city in economic and social despair. A store that glorifies graffiti, says Councilman Peter Vallone Jr., (D- Astoria), is the equivalent of creating a criminal supply shop.

Published by amNY.com on July 1, 2008.

Mr. Newman is not alone. A growing number of style-conscious men are becoming more comfortable with the idea of showing some leg during the hot summer months. No longer does it seem remarkable to see men—straight men—dressed in slim-fitting shorts that hang well above the knee, from conservatively dressed 9-to-5 Manhattan types, to Williamsburg hipsters who wear their cutoffs so high, it evokes the lyrics to the 1993 R&B hit “Dazzey Duks” (or The Dukes of Hazzard, depending on one’s age).

Published by The New York Observer on July 1, 2008.

And so fans like 27-year-old Blair Blanchard, a freelance writer who lives in Greenpoint, has made T-shirts that say “I

Published by The New York Observer on July 1, 2008.

Among the more controversial changes is Mr. Bloomberg’s aim to contract with high-volume food vendors, including some from out of state, to replace local kitchen staffs that prepare meals, whether they be kosher in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, or vegetarian at the United Hindu senior center in Jamaica, Queens. The new vendors would also provide more frozen meals, which are less costly and would require less frequent deliveries than the hot meals that come five days a week.

Published by New York Times on June 30, 2008.

Neighborhoods that produced the most noise complaints were Williamsburg and Flatbush in Brooklyn, Norwood in the Bronx and the East Village.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

In Greenpoint, the population is diversifying, as these intriguing and affordable restaurants show.

Published by New York Times on June 28, 2008.

The crook stole the bag from a 19-year-old woman, who had put her purse on the sidewalk at the corner of Bedford Avenue and North Seventh Street while she chatted with friends. The thief grabbed the bag — which held a copy of “Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand — at about 12:50 pm.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

But it was Williamsburg — his home for 11 years — that was on Maloney’s mind. Citing late-night kickball games in McCarren Park, the backyard at Union Pool — “You can smoke and drink at the same time!” — and the view from East River State Park, Maloney dreamed up a cocktail for us that he said is just right for a steamy summer night, or Fourth of July party, in Brooklyn.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

Earlier this month, DUMBO joined Park Slope, Fort Greene, Carroll Gardens, Borough Park, Downtown Brooklyn, Sunset Park, Flatbush and Williamsburg by getting its very own farmer’s market.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

The duo, described as two men between the ages of 17 and 19, hit three stores in Crown Heights and one in Greenpoint so far.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

Bedford Avenue is a great place to shop and dine — but on four Saturdays this summer, it will become the perfect place to lounge. The city will close Bedford Avenue to traffic, turning the thoroughfare into a pedestrian-only plaza between Metropolitan Avenue and North Ninth Street.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

The city signed off on a new plan that would save the iconic Domino Sugar sign on the Williamsburg waterfront — and also pave the way for a glassy luxury addition atop the century-old sugar refinery building.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

It’s certainly not the first time that the MTA has promised more than it could deliver. Following this year’s fare hike, the agency promised to spend $30 million on expanded service, such as bus service from Red Hook to Manhattan, a better G train, late-night B-train service to Coney Island, a new bus from Williamsburg to Manhattan, and an extension to the B67 to Fulton Ferry in DUMBO.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

The half-hour show, starting at 9:25 pm, will launch over 35,000 fireworks from two locations, on the East River between 10th and 24th streets, and at South Street Seaport. Anywhere along Brooklyn’s shores with a good view of the East River between Houston and 42nd streets — ideally, Williamsburg or Greenpoint — will be a great spot to watch fireworks.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

The place: Coco Roco on Smith Street. The time: Tuesday night. The event: A fundraiser for Simon’s run to succeed Councilman David Yassky (D–Brooklyn Heights). The problem: Distinguishing yourself from at least five other declared candidates in an election that isn’t even until 2009 for a district that sprawls from Greenpoint to Park Slope.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

Every year, the now-scattered descendants of Williamsburg’s Italian community return to the ’hood with one essential goal: to lift an 80-foot tall, three- ton tower known as the “giglio” onto their shoulders and “dance” with it through the streets as part of the annual feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Paulinus of Nola in Williamsburg.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

Organizers expect this year’s show to have more food to taste than its first effort — from Hot Bread Kitchen, helmed by Boerum Hill’s Jessamyn Waldman, Salvatore Brooklyn’s fresh ricotta, Williamsburg’s own Mast Brothers Chocolate and others — and more things to do, like get your copy of “The Shameless Carnivore” signed by author Scott Gold.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

Over at Studio B, a Greenpoint nightclub, there’s finally something hotter than the late-night dance parties: the rooftop barbecue. Starting last week, the club is throwing a monthly barbecue party featuring DJs, drink specials and a rotating cast of guest chefs — Avery Wittkamp (Marlow & Sons), Lesley Stockton (Dram Shop) and Heather Meldrom (ex-Craftsteak) are already lined up — dishing out $4 plates of gourmet grub.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

With no provocation, the thugs attacked the victim at the corner of North Sixth Street and Bedford Avenue at around 2 am, punching him and kicking him in the face. The vicious assault left the victim with a broken orbital socket and nasal cavity, facial contusions, swelling, and cuts above and below the eyes that required stitches.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

Monkey Town, the Williamsburg restaurant and performing arts space, closed on June 23 for six weeks of renovations. Although it often seems that when a “closed for renovations” sign is posted on a window in Brooklyn, it’s code for “we’re out of business,” Monkey Town’s owner assures us that they’ll be swinging from the branches again come Aug. 2.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

So Brooklyn is taking on Manhattan’s annual Fancy Food Show — June 29 through July 1 at the Jacob Javits Center — with its rival UnFancy Food Show, to be held Sunday, at the East River Bar [97 S. Sixth St. at Berry Street, (718) 302-0511] in Williamsburg.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

The half-hour show, starting at 9:25 pm, will launch over 35,000 fireworks from two locations, on the East River between 10th and 24th streets, and at South Street Seaport. Anywhere along Brooklyn’s shores with a good view of the East River between Houston and 42nd streets — ideally, Williamsburg or Greenpoint — will be a great spot to watch fireworks.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

The closest thing that Williamsburg has to a club house, The Levee opened in 2005 — in the space that once housed the notorious Koke’s Bar — and has been packed with locals playing pool, pinball and video games ever since.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

But it was Williamsburg — his home for 11 years — that was on Maloney’s mind. Citing late-night kickball games in McCarren Park, the backyard at Union Pool — “You can smoke and drink at the same time!” — and the view from East River State Park, Maloney dreamed up a cocktail for us that he said is just right for a steamy summer night, or Fourth of July party, in Brooklyn.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on June 27, 2008.

As first reported earlier this month by Curbed and then by the Brooklyn Eagle, Two Trees Management has its sights set on converting an old five-story warehouse at 80 Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg into a hotel. As a follow-up post on Curbed also noted, the developer's first attempt to gain approval for increasing the building's height from 50 feet to 111 feet was disapproved by DOB recently. Reached in his office by phone this week, Two Trees' Jed Walentas pointed out the overlooked fact that the Dumbo-based developer is only in contract on the property and is unlikely to close anytime sooner than next January. Which raises the question, Is the deal contingent upon gaining approval for a substantial build-out or are they just getting their ducks in order on the seller's dime? More importantly, how do you think a hotel would fare in this location? If it were well done (sexy but not too expensive a la The Standard), we think it could work. GMAP P*Shark DOB

Published by Brownstoner on June 26, 2008.

The City Council must still approve the plans, which include an 11-acre revamping of the Williamsburg waterfront, boasting 2,200 housing units, shops and parks.

Published by New York Daily News on June 25, 2008.

The Domino Sugar sign that announced the mill on the East River in Brooklyn for generations will be displayed atop new apartments being built at the site.

Published by New York Times on June 25, 2008.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved revised plans for a massive development at the Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg, Brownstoner reported just before noon after blogging live from the hearing all morning. Most importantly "the sign will live," said an architect for the project.

Published by The New York Observer on June 24, 2008.

Here she is -- the scaled-down, more contextually appropriate design for the New Domino residential development, which got the official stamp of approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission this morning. Unlike the former, more controversial plan, this one preserves the iconic Domino Sugar sign, better hides the mechanicals, and adds fewer floors on top of the landmarked old factory.

Published by The New York Observer on June 24, 2008.

“The Brooklyn Brewery was a confirmation of the American Dream,” co-founder Steve Hindy wrote in a commentary released today by the Center for an Urban Future called "Trouble Brewing."

Published by The New York Observer on June 24, 2008.

Pujdak's fire company, Ladder 146 in Brooklyn, has not stopped grieving for the 23-year-old, who plummeted from the roof of a burning Williamsburg building last June 21, Horton said.

Published by New York Daily News on June 23, 2008.

The diverse district also includes Park Slope, Greenpoint, DUMBO, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn Heights and Boerum Hill.

Published by New York Post on June 23, 2008.

More than 100 relatives and friends crowded into Pujdak's former Greenpoint firehouse to join Mayor Bloomberg and top FDNY brass, who unveiled a memorial plaque honoring Pujdak.

Published by New York Daily News on June 23, 2008.

Isaac Abraham, a 56-year-old community activist and hardware-store owner from Williamsburg, joins at least four other contenders for the Democratic nomination to succeed David Yassky, who represents the 33rd District.

Published by New York Post on June 23, 2008.

Last year, Daniel Pujdak was fighting a fire in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn when fell off the roof, some 60 feet.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 22, 2008.

While their grief remains sometimes overwhelming, Pujdak's parents have been comforted by a tremendous outpouring of support from the Greenpoint community in which they have lived for decades and from their son's colleagues in Ladder 146.

Published by New York Daily News on June 21, 2008.