Book chronicles Black experience in Brooklyn
Features hundreds of rare photos from throughout borough
New bishop installed for Diocese of Brooklyn
Robert J. Brennan was officially installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Judy Clark
Judy Clark passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 66. Beloved Mother of Michelle Borman. Loving Grandmother of Emma, Katelyn and Matthew. Cherished Daughter of Elizabeth Bilodeau. Dear Sister of Patricia Bildoeau, Marie Cantelmo and Vincent Bilodeau. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Interment followed at Linden Hill Cemetery, Ridgewood, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.
Kevin K. Smith
Kevin K. Smith passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at the age of 52. Beloved Husband of the late Cindy. Cherished Son of Thomas and the late Margaret Smith. LOving Brother of Thomas, Patrick and Kelly Anna Smith. Mass of Christian Burial offered at Our Lady of Hope church on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 10:45aM. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.
Robert J. Platte
Robert J. Platte passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the age of 86. Beloved Father of Suann Dugan. Cherished Grandfather of Samantha, Jack and Alex. Loving Soulmate and Love-of-her-Life to Joanne Friedman and Love by Jessica and Kenneth. Mr. Platta was a United States Navy Veteran. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Best Friends Animal Society. Private Cremation held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY . Memorial Visitation at Papavero Funeral Home on Saturday,December 11, 2021 from 1-4PM. Interment of Cremains to follow at Wading River Cemetery, Wading River, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.
Irene Kichinski
Irene Kichinski passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved Wife of the late Thomas J. Kichinski. Loving Mother of Robert Kichinski, Richard Kichinski, Diane Dellilune, Christine Diele and the late Kathleen Kichinski and Mother-in-Law of Lorraine and Joseph. Cherished Grandmother of Kelly, Robert, Lauren, Joseph and Jacklyn and Great-Grandmother of Skylar and Brody. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Stanislaus Church on Monday, November 29, 2021 10:45AM. Interment followed at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378.
Macchina brings unique Italian cuisine to WBurg
Macchina, a Italian-American restaurant known for its Burrata Pizza, has found a permanent home in the heart of Williamsburg. Macchina’s original location was located in Midtown East but was temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The team behind Williamsburg restaurants Roebling Sporting Club (225 N 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211) and The Bedford (right next door to Macchina) played a major role in making the second location a reality. “It’s been a challenging 18 months for everyone and we are beyond happy that we can continue to do what we love, open restaurants and create a menu that we think the neighborhood will really enjoy,” says co-founder Danno X. “We started out making pizzas out of the back room of The Bedford during the pandemic to hopefully spread a little joy in the best way we knew how.”
Williamsburg’s newest restaurant is located at 110 Bedford Ave and sets a cozy but sophisticated atmosphere. Their exclusive cocktail menu complements their wood-fired pizza and their pizza has a take on the classic Neapolitan pie with American influences.
A highly recommended dish would be the Apple and Fennel Tonic with Gin, paired with the Chicken Parm Pizza. The pizzas can be ordered to share or as a personal pie with vegan and gluten-free options available.
Other options that don’t involve pizza would be the Classic Burrata spread with house-made arugula, cherry tomato, and fennel salad with grilled flatbread or the Il Forno Truffle Mac n Cheese which has three kinds of cheese topped with parmesan breadcrumbs presented on a cast-iron skillet.
“Pizza was the perfect take-out option for people to enjoy in their homes and arguably the best comfort food of all time,” said Danno X. “We are humbled by the support we received for the pop-up and that we can now turn that operation into a permanent place for people to come and relax with a pie or stop by to take with them.”
The York Theatre Company presents world premiere of “Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood”
The York Theatre Company highlights the iconic movie musical songwriter Irving Berlin in their brand new production: “Cheek to Cheek: Irving Berlin in Hollywood.”