Brooklyn’s biggest stories of the week are in, from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir honored at the Grammy awards to continued suspension of NYC Ferry service to a new restaurant opening in the former Colonie space in Brooklyn Heights. Plus, Bright Horizon daycare centers face scrutiny, a new exhibition opens in Brooklyn Heights to celebrate the Battle of Brooklyn and America’s 250th birthday, plus more community and real estate news. Read on for the latest!
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Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir wins a Grammy for Best Roots Gospel Album
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, based in Downtown Brooklyn, won the Grammy for their album I Will Not Be Moved (Live). The Christian music album includes both classic songs and original ones. See their acceptance speech here!
Confidant opens in former Colonie space in Brooklyn Heights
Confidant, which closed in November in Industry City, has taken over the former home of longtime neighborhood favorite Colonie, at 127 Atlantic Avenue. Co-ownded by Daniel Grossman and Brendan Kelley (both formerly at Roberta’s), they will serve New American dishes, from dry-aged fish and meats, pastas, and desserts and breads from pastry chef Mariah Neston. The wine list features 75+ all-natural bottles, alongside cocktails. The team is also opening a new all-day bakery and pizza restaurant with a wine bar, Lou & Bev’s, next door at 129 Atlantic Avenue (the former home of PIPS, also by Colonie owners), in the spring.
Battle of Brooklyn exhibition opens at Center for Brooklyn History
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library is opening a new free exhibition called The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered. The show looks at the largest battle of the American Revolution and how it has been remembered in Brooklyn, using maps, artifacts, and historical documents. The show opened on February 5 and will remain on view December 31. Admission is free, with guided tours on Fridays.
Bright Horizons faces scrutiny amidst alleged child abuse at Manhattan location
NYC officials are preparing to permanently shut down the Bright Horizons childcare center near Columbus Circle in Manhattan, with three former employees face criminal charges related to alleged child abuse. Allegations include taping a toddler’s mouth shut, force-feeding children, striking them with metal bottles, and spraying or exposing children to bleach. The closure comes amidst broader scrutiny of Bright Horizons, which faced dozens of complaints citywide over the past year, including reports of injuries, lapses in supervision, and a serious allergic reaction. Read more here.
Major power outage across Park Slope and Boerum Hill
Thousands of Brooklyn residents lost power in the afternoon of the latest snowstorm on January 25, mostly in Boerum Hill and Park Slope. Con Ed reported that salt used to melt the ice had seeped underground and damaged cables. By Tuesday, power had been restored throughout these neighborhoods. Brooklynites who were without service was out for more than 12 hours may be eligible for reimbursement from ConEd for spoiled food or prescription medication, or for commercial perishable refrigerated merchandise. Learn more and file a claim within 30 days here.
Developer acquires entire Cobble Hill block for $100 million
Rockrose Development has acquired an entire Brooklyn block in Cobble Hill, formerly the site of Long Island College Hospital, which closed over 10 years ago. The site—spanning 363-365 Hicks Street, 97 Amity Street, and 340 Henry Street—offers 80,800 square feet of space, and will be transformed into a residential development.
Olympia DUMBO Penthouse in contract for $17.5 million
Located at 30 Front Street, the towering Olympia building is setting sales records with the penthouse in contact for $17.5 million. The 32nd-floor apartment has a private elevator and spans the entire floor with 360-degree views, over 4,900 square feet of space, and a private 552-square-foot terrace.
NYC Ferry service remains suspended with ice in the East River, Hudson River, and New York Harbor
NYC Ferry is nearing two weeks of suspended service, with icy conditions remaining in New York waterways. With temperatures expected to plummet again, freezing temperatures could further delay resumed ferry service.
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Updated: February 6, 2026. Main Image: Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
