The rise of Williamsburg is directly linked with the L train's ability to quickly ferry neighborhood residents into Manhattan. This codependent relationship, like most codependent relationships, has both entities reliant on the other for their rep, their functionality and their popularity. What is Williamsburg without a way to get to it? How is the L train any more useful than the G train if it doesn't go to Manhattan?
Thus, the MTA's planned 15 month shutdown of the Canarsie Tube in 2019 will likely be devastating for the nabe. For anyone who's ever relied on the L to get somewhere, y'all know it's hellish enough already. Enough sad talk though: We've got a full summer of mostly-functioning L train service ahead of us and now is time to party.
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Beer Book bar and restaurant Midnights, a North 6th St. institution who's good reputation will hopefully help retain its patronage in the incumbent… Read More >
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