Greenpoint Star Newspaper

North Brooklyn residents are invited to join the NYC Audubon Society, Newtown Creek Alliance and other groups to welcome a new green roof and community engagement center.

It will all take place at the Kingsland Wildflower Festival 0n Saturday, September 24th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 520 Kingsland Avenue.

The opening of the 10,000 square foot green roof will allow residents to explore the native grasses and wild flowers of the area. The roof will have exquisite panoramic views of the city.

There will be food, beer, kids activities, live music and, of course, flowers at the event.

For more information, visit kingslandwildflowers.com.

That must have hurt.

Police say that on Friday, August 8, a 24-year-old man was sitting on a bench in front of 50 Debevoise Avenue. All of a sudden, he heard gun shots from an unknown direction.

The victim ran and was hit in the upper right buttocks and right thigh, according to authorities.

He was taken to Elmhurst Hospital for medical attention.

Police have captured surveillance video of the suspect as he exited Cooper Houses after the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM.

No, this isn’t just another tall tale about a possible Bill Murray sighting. This isn’t just another myth about the urban legend, that we can’t actually confirm.

Actor Bill Murray, himself, will be bartending on Friday and Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. at 21 Greenpoint, a new bar opening that’s owned in part by Murray’s son, Homer.

Homer Murray and fellow owner Syd Silver are opening 21 Greenpoint in place of their last venture, River Styx. The transformation to an upscale dining spot includes renovations to the dining room, kitchen, and bar. The food, Homer says, “will be seasonal and exclusively from local farms.”

What to expect on the two opening nights? “We want people to come and have fun,” says Homer Murray. “People can walk in; just be nice.”

As for the people who question Bill Murray’s mixology skills, “What my dad lacks in experience… he makes up for in tequila,” says Homer.

“Opening night is really about the transformation of an already awesome place into an even better venue in our neighborhood. It’s not about Bill Murray,” said lifelong Greenpoint resident, Rocco Rubino. Just kidding, it’s about Bill f****** Murray,” said the 27-year-old.

Although Bill may have trouble making your “sex on the beach” … who cares about you.

Maybe bar patrons will have a story to tell that will land in the “11 Greatest Bill Murray Stories Ever Told” list; and that’s enough for a visit to the newly transformed 21 Greenpoint.

Send a pic(s) of yourself with Bill Murray to news@queensledger.com for a chance to be in the next issue of the Greenpoint Star Newspaper.

Join the North Brooklyn Boat Club this weekend for yet another epic boatyard party and fundraiser!

There will be the four Bs: bands, beers, barbecue, and other course boats.

It will be hosted at the Broadway Stags boatyard under the Pulaski Bridge (437 McGuinness Boulevard) on Saturday, September 17 from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m.

Get there early because it’s $5 before 7 p.m. and $10 after. All benefits go to the boat club.

The NYC Audubon is leading a free interpretive walk of the park’s native plant garden tomorrow (Tuesday), September 13th from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The walk will take place in McGolrick Park, and the NYC Audubon will be highlighting the native plants, birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

 

Police say that 22-year-old Jesus Pimentel of the Bronx was shot and killed in Williamsburg at the wee hours of the morning.

At approximately 1:28 a.m., authorities responded to calls of a man who was assaulted at North 6th Street and Kent Avenue. When they arrived, they found Pimentel with gunshot wounds to his chest and right leg.

When EMS arrived, they transferred him to Woodhull Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

There have been no arrests made so far, and authorities are still investigating.

If you’re curious about what the Greenpoint YMCA has to offer, here’s your best chance.

It’s hosting an open house on Saturday, September 10 from noon to 4 p.m. You can take a tour of the facility, try out a class and meet the friendly staff members.

Best of all, from now until October 10, you can register and pay no joiner fee to start.

For more information, visit the Greenpoint YMCA site here.

Police are looking for a bicyclist who punched a driver in Williamsburg and then stole his sunglasses.

Authorities say that on Friday, August 19, at about 1:40 p.m., a 22-year-old man was waiting on a red light at the intersection of Wythe Avenue and South 6th Street in Williamsburg.

All of a sudden, a woman riding a bike approached the man and punched him, causing cuts on the side of his face.

She then took his sunglasses and left toward Kent Avenue.

Take a look at the photo above or the video below to see if you can help identify the suspect.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips by logging onto the Crime stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM.

With McGolrick Park’s brand new native plant garden, which is designed to attract native birds, what better way to explore the garden than with the Audubon Society?

NYC Audubon is inviting you to two events in the coming weeks where you can learn all about this new “urban oasis.”

On Wednesday, September 7th at 8 a.m., NYC Audubon is hosting a bird survey, where you can help count birds and other wildlife at McGolrick Park to see what species are using and benefiting from the urban garden. The bird survey is also taking place on Tuesday, October 4th.

The following week, on Tuesday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m., NYC Audubon is leading a free interpretive walk of the park’s native plant garden. They’ll highlight the native plants and will also point out birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

Hope you’ll join us!

A 49-year-old woman who pulled over to fix a flat tire on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway right over Apollo Street was struck and killed on Monday afternoon.

Police say that Aissatou Diallo, from Staten Island, had left her 2005 Chevy to fix her flat tire. A good Samaritan driving a 1997 Toyota Rav4 pulled up to help Diallo out.

While they were standing outside their cars, a 43-year-old driver, later identified as Vladimir Menin from Fort Lee, New Jersey, struck the Chevy from behind, which then hit the pedestrians.

Diallo was thrown over the highway barrier and into the roadway in Greenpoint.

Police found Diallo’s body on the pavement on Meeker Avenue, and she was immediately taken to Elmhurst General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Meanwhile, Menin’s car, a 2011 BMW, continued to hit the Toyota Rav4 before it stopped. Menin was taken to Woodhull Hospital, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

He has been charged with manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, DWI (driving while intoxicated), reckless driving and aggravated unlicensed operator vehicle.

The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate the incident.