5 People Hurt in Woops! Cafe Fire, FDNY Says
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WILLIAMSBURG — Five people were hurt when a fire tore through Woops! cafe on Driggs Avenue Wednesday morning, officials said.
The blaze erupted in the rear of the cafe at 548 Driggs Ave., near Seventh Street, just minutes after 7 a.m. and climbed into the apartment above, according to FDNY Deputy Chief Kevin Woods.
"There was heavy smoke throughout [and] fire in one apartment on that second floor," Woods said.
One tenant managed to scramble to safety using the fire escape, but firefighters had to rescue others, Woods said.
"We pulled two people form the window on the second floor," Woods said.
One civilian was treated for minor injuries at Beth Israel and three firefighters were treated for minor injuries at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, an FDNY spokesman said.
Don't think about getting a coffee + croissant here this morning. RIP @bywoopspic.twitter.com/QjI1ukL3PU— Maria Pedone (@mariapedestrian) February 24, 2016
Staff at the bakery appeared to take the fire in stride, posting indomitable messages to social media.
@mariapedestrian We shall overcome!— Woops! (@bywoops) February 24, 2016
About 106 firefighters brought the blaze under control by 8:20 a.m., an FDNY spokesman said.
Woops!, which has various locations throughout the Tri-State area, specializes in making French macarons.
Woops! would be closed until further notice, staff posted to Facebook.
Woops! a fire broke out in our Williamsburg building's location. Thank goodness, everyone is safe and sound, but sadly,...Posted by Woops on Wednesday, February 24, 2016
VIDEO: Hear for Yourself What the MTA Says Options for L Train Shutdown Are
ALBANY — State Sen. Daniel Squadron pressed the MTA for details on an L train shut down between Manhattan and Brooklyn during a Thursday budget hearing.
See for yourself what MTA Chairman Thomas Prendergast had to say about the shutdown:
Prendergast described the two options the MTA is currently considering — a total shutdown that would take around 18 months or shutting down one tube at a time, severely reducing service, which would take double that amount.
"What were going to do is try to compress as much as possible, the construction time to do the work that’s necessary," Prendergast said. "There are a number of options that are being looked at."
Beyond the Canarsie Tube, the MTA has no plans for long term shutdowns planned for any of the other tunnels including the Cranberry (A + C trains), Rutgers (F train) and Clark (2 + 3 trains) Tubes. All repair work needed will happen after hours and all repairs will be completed before they start work on the Canarsie Tube, he said.
The MTA already said the agency would partake in community planning discussions leading up to a Canarsie Tube shutdown, but on Thursday Prendergast committed to participating in a town hall meeting before the end of this quarter that finishes at the end of March, even if the MTA hasn't finalized all it's plans yet, he said.
On Wednesday evening, at a meeting of the the L Train Coalition a group of community activists, commuters, local nonprofits, business owners and residents had floated the idea of digging a third tunnel so L train service wouldn't have to be interrupted at all.
That option was swiftly shot down by the MTA who said it would cost more and take far longer than any of the other options that all involve fixing the existing tunnel, according to MTA spokesman Adam Lisberg.
Where To Watch the Oscars in New York City
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NEW YORK CITY — Hollywood's biggest night is almost here.
For the second year in a row, the Oscars have been marred by controversy over the lack of diversity among the nominees. Social media movements like #OscarsSoWhite and some stars threats of a boycott have grabbed national attention since the nominations were announced on Jan. 14.
Since then, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has promise sweeping changes to next year's voting pool in an attempt to diversify the Oscars.
This year the 88th Academy Awards will air on ABC at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28.
Red carpet coverage will start at 7 p.m. if you want to watch the parade of dresses and tuxes entering the theater.
Here's a list of New York City spots that will be hosting watch parties. Keep checking back for an updated list of locations and more venues announce their plans.
Where: Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St., Greenwich Village
When: Trivia games at 5:30 p.m.; Awards ceremony at 7 p.m.
When: Trivia games at 5:30 p.m.; Awards ceremony at 7 p.m.
If you’re a cinephile looking to show off your knowledge with fellow film nerds, come to (Le) Poisson Rouge — a music venue and art cabaret — for its now fourth-annual multimedia trivia game show. Participants form teams and compete in preshow trivia games at 5:30 p.m. for prizes and fun. Then tune into the big show, starting with red-carpet coverage at 7 p.m. on Le Poisson Rouge’s enormous screens. Advance tickets are $10; tickets at the door $15.
Where: Videology, 308 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg
When: Red carpet at 6 p.m.; Awards ceremony at 7 p.m.
When: Red carpet at 6 p.m.; Awards ceremony at 7 p.m.
Celebrate the biggest night in Hollywood with a free screening at this Williamsburg micro-cinema famous for their trivia nights and midnight screenings. The venue has an intimate 50-seat screening room and will feature a full food and drinks menu.
Where: Littlefield, 622 Degraw St., Gowanus
When: Red carpet at 6 p.m.; Awards ceremony at 7 p.m.
When: Red carpet at 6 p.m.; Awards ceremony at 7 p.m.
Check out this free screening party hosted by The Skint, an organization dedicated to everything free and cheap in New York City. They’re going head-first into the Oscars hype with an actual red carpet, champagne, a photo booth, voting ballots and themed drinks. Come early and join the fun.
Where: 196 Lenox Ave., Central Harlem
When: 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
When: 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Come to this Oscar gala and enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner for $45 at this Italian-Mediterranean Harlem restaurant. Dress up in formal or themed attire to walk a red carpet, watch the Oscars live, compete for prizes, and have a professional photo taken of you holding an Oscar statue. You, too, can be a winner for a night.
Where: 1 Bruckner Blvd., Port Morris
When: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
When: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Watch the Oscars in this South Bronx bar while enjoying its happy hour and drink specials.
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