Oct. 15, 2008 Brooklyn Paper — The ruffian snatched the phone as the victim passed the corner of North Seventh Street and Driggs Avenue at around 8:50 pm.

Oct. 15, 2008 Brooklyn Paper — Crooks stole four metal road plates from the corner of North Seventh and Havemeyer streets overnight on Oct. 3, escaping with massive metal covers valued at $8,000.

Oct. 14, 2008

Oct. 14, 2008

Oct. 14, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user WIZARDISHUNGRY and uploaded on October 15, 2008.

Oct. 15, 2008 From Yelp.com: Sandwiches and burgers are at a price to quality ratio that's pretty much unmatched in the area, elaborate entrees fall a little flat but are always properly seasoned and carefully prepared. The…

Oct. 15, 2008 From Yelp.com: You don't go to San Marco for the pizza! I didn't even know the name of this place until I made a point of it, specifically to write this review. It's the cappuccinos! If you walk up to the open…

Oct. 15, 2008 From Yelp.com: Fuck...Yes Is it authentic Texas BBQ? No...but it's damn tasty. It's a touch fatty...but who gives a shit. It's BARBECUE. It's not health food. The beans are made with the drippings from the…

Oct. 15, 2008 From Yelp.com: This place has a good selection of beers and friendly / knowlegable bartenders. We have been here several times and it's best when it's not TOO busy.

Oct. 15, 2008 From Yelp.com: Pretty sure this place is fairly new or changed names, as the awning says something different like 'spice' or something. But the menu says 'Jerusalem Falafel (Halal)' and you can't miss it if you are…

Oct. 15, 2008 From Yelp.com: Simply an outstanding place to get your meat. Yes you will be engaged in some lengthy neighborhood gossip and irreverent banter, that is an absolute certainty, but the atmosphere is nothing short of…

Oct. 15, 2008 From Yelp.com: I ended up not getting my tattoo done here, so this review is technically about their service and not the art. After searching the internet and Yelp and Citysearch for a tattoo place and then…

Oct. 14, 2008 Queens Crap — There was once a garage at 439 Metropolitan Avenue in Williamsburg. When the above satellite photo was taken, the site was already vacant and waiting for its new occupant.

Oct. 14, 2008 New York Post — Authorities have also increased the number of cops and narcotics detectives patrolling the area, placing some on rooftops and installing a Sky Watch, a video camera manned by a cop at Marcy Avenue and South Fifth Street.

Oct. 9, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user curlybirdie and uploaded on October 14, 2008.

Oct. 6, 2008

Oct. 6, 2008

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: I have to continue the them of incredulity that's already running in these reviews. A beer and a delicious 12 inch pizza for $4. How the hell do they stay in business? It's hard not to leave feeling…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: Abysmal, bad for bad Chinese. There is such a thing as being a little too relaxed even for a cheap Chinese takeout, its nice to see a family together and the kids are cute but I don't need the lady…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: super cute clothes and shoes.

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: good tacos. tiny little place but cheap and good food. open late too.

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: great place. really good beer selection and nice, comfy backyard.

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: This place is SO cute! It's spacious and has a great patio. Monday nights are the best cause it isn't crowded and the happy hour is great. The bartender Emily is super cool and you might even convince…

Oct. 14, 2008 From Yelp.com: Went here with Melissa, and we BWOW (wine....an odd choice for Mexican food, but you know what? whatever. we're individuals and you can't hold us back!!). The food was awesome, the service was…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: After a night of BBQ and drinking, this had to be the best snack I could have asked for. I was almost broke but I had enough cash left over for a large creme ice ($3). Probably the best buy of the…

Oct. 13, 2008 Brownstoner — ...were biking down (up?) Driggs Avenue a few days ago when this new addition at 580 Driggs Avenue caught our eye. As we were photographing it, the owner and her daughter walked up...

Oct. 12, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user radicalmunchkin and uploaded on October 13, 2008.

Oct. 12, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user radicalmunchkin and uploaded on October 13, 2008.

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: Minus 1 star for scary mystery-"meat" chicken teryaki....... definitely do not recommend. Other than that, it was good. Dumplings were great, and so cheap, and I really can't ask for much more than…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I friggin' love Barcade. Hands down, there is no other place like this in the city. It's basically a big concrete warehouse filled with Atari and Nintendo games that you remember from your childhood…

Oct. 13, 2008 From Yelp.com: I almost gave this place 4 stars because the food wasn't the best italian food I've had EVER, but you know what, it was pretty damn good, and the ambiance was kick-ass, and the prices are off the…

Oct. 12, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user johnschimmel and uploaded on October 12, 2008.

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: i ordered a salad from general store today, which took a good 10-15 minutes to make (on the worst day, a salad should take no longer than 5 minutes to throw together). when i finally got my salad,…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: this is the way pizza should be! good cheese! thin crust that's crisp yet soft...and of course delicious toppings...it's brick fire style pizza

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: I have been waiting to write a review on this place for so long. Let's just start off with the t-shirts the staff wear which read, "The customer is always an a**hole". But there are no (*)'s on the…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: When I first moved to Brooklyn, the first bar my friends took me to was Maracuja. I couldn't have asked for a better place. Always warm and friendly. The owners are a pure joy to get to know. Drinks…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: Came here on a Friday night for casual meal and the place was packed! As soon as I saw the menu, I understood why -- the prices are surprisingly low. We had a tasty red wine that the waiter…

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: Great food for a local joint! We had: Short Ribs, Snags and Mash, Hangar Steak. Venison Appetizer--this was my one qualm-- it was really good with fried sobas and beurre blanc, however it tasted…

Oct. 10, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user SRSLY LOLZ and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user SRSLY LOLZ and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user hen177 and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user chuckbiscuito and uploaded on October 11, 2008.

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: I often crave this pizza and have made the trek (via 2 trains!) to Williamsburg just to have it on multiple occasions. They have a dimly lit and cozy atmosphere (almost romantic), and the pizza . . .…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: first of all ... the service here was the worst service i have EVER received in a restaurant. but at a close secondly - the food was off the chain. i'm from the south, and my boyfriend's from texas,…

Oct. 10, 2008 Zagat New York City — DuMont; 432 Union Ave., Brooklyn; 718-486-7717

Sept. 30, 2008 6 violations cited.

Oct. 2, 2008 5 violations cited.

Oct. 2, 2008 4 violations cited.

Oct. 1, 2008 7 violations cited.

Oct. 10, 2008

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: The food here is meh, which means they probably won't last, which sucks because the neighborhood could really use more restaurants that are open 24/7.

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: They've expanded their menu, but I haven't really tried anything new. I stick to the staples of the hummus platter and sandwich. The brunch is bangin! Get the Odara Buzz--big enough for 2 people with…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: our party went off without a hitch. we had a small wedding ceremony in our apartment, then had a larger meet up at huckleberry for post-ceremony drinks. huckleberry let us reserve some inside…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: I picked this place off of Yelp for my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing. Highlights included the partybomb, pork betty, rice croquettes, and tsukemono. Don't even think…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Lady Octopus told me one time that I can't have a second egg roll because I was getting fat. That's the kind of person she is, just brutally honest and just downright brutal. But she's nice in her own…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: I see alot of people now a days living-out their nostalgia, big 70's glasses, porn-star mustaches, halter tops, sans-a-belts... that's all good... but If you really want to experience the old days, I…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: I like this place because its more like "Mexican food on OUR terms", and that's respectable. Sure they open when they feel like it, and will deliver when they can, but its one of those places you're…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Solid three stars. Nothing stand out great, nothing stand out bad. Very sweet wait staff. My friend and I had picked (perhaps wrongly) Cheers to hold Round 1 of Spice Off 2008. We both ordered…

Oct. 9, 2008

Oct. 9, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user j. rico and uploaded on October 9, 2008.

Oct. 9, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user j. rico and uploaded on October 9, 2008.

Oct. 9, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user SRSLY LOLZ and uploaded on October 9, 2008.

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: Consistent, tasty, inexpensive, and fresh eats. I think I had the jerk chicken spinach wrap once a week for the year I lived nearby. Plus, they are really friendly and nice which makes popping in for…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: One of the most unique bars you'll ever find. The place is converted from a garage/warehouse type space with a huge entrance and like 50 foot ceilings. The gigantic bar is great with a number of…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: My friends in Williamsburg have been yapping about this place since it opened and with good reason. It's a proper bar where the emphasis is on serious well-made cocktails and better-than-standard bar…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: I went here once when I first moved here and it took me almost a year to find it again. Partly because I couldn't remember the name for the life of me and partly because I am not familair w/…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: 4.5 stars Alligator Lounge is awesome! The have plenty of comfortable seating, a pool table, a couple video games, and a number of weekly events from Bar Trivia night to Wii Bowling night. The prices…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: they have all of the old school video games you loved as a young punk. the only thing missing is pinball...if they had that here, i might never leave.

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: I just got my hair did by the lovely Marissa. I went into this place expecting an awesome haircut and that's exactly what I got. Not only did I receive a sweet cut, I also had a very entertaining…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: i think the food here is good but dang it, the staff is slooooow & annoyingly hipsterish. especially that dude who wears his hair pasted to his forehead with the headband ribbon thing. agh.

Oct. 8, 2008 Brooklyn Daily Eagle — HOGAR COLLECTION: 362 Grand St., Williamsburg. (718) 388-5022 or www.hogarcollection.com.

Oct. 8, 2008 Brooklyn Daily Eagle — BLACK BETTY: 366 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg. (718) 599-0243 or www.blackbetty.net.

Oct. 8, 2008 Brooklyn Daily Eagle — CH’I CONTEMPORARY ART: 293 Grand St., Williamsburg. (718) 218-8939 or www.chicontemporaryfineart.com.

Oct. 8, 2008 Brooklyn Paper — The crook shoved the victim to the ground near the corner of Manhattan Avenue and Jackson Street at around 9 pm, and snatched a pocketbook containing credit cards, IDs, keys, cellphone, iPod, and $150.

Oct. 8, 2008 Brooklyn Paper — The crooks pressed a knife to the victim at the corner of Ainslie and Keap streets at around 1:35 am, until he forked over his phone and $600.

Oct. 7, 2008

Oct. 8, 2008

Oct. 8, 2008

Oct. 8, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user SRSLY LOLZ and uploaded on October 8, 2008.

Oct. 8, 2008 From Yelp.com: I think that if you're vegan you'll love this place for the novelty of it and the chance to eat all the junky foods you've been missing. As a non-vegan, I found it interesting but not especially…

Oct. 8, 2008 From Yelp.com: Rounding down from 3.5 stars. Generally food is hearty and tastes pretty good. Good prices, I think all the sandwiches were under $9, and come with salads or fries. My friend got the chicken panini…

Oct. 8, 2008 From Yelp.com: YESSS! New York pizza at its best. And priced very well...my friend and I ordered a large pizza and still had 3 slices leftover for $20. To me, that is definitely affordable for a pretty nice sit…