Mean Streets: Several Williamsburg elected officials — some of whom fancy themselves as bicycle advocates — have joined a coalition of Hasidic residents and local businessowners in now demanding that one of the lanes be removed to restore parking on the east side of busy Kent Avenue. Comments (14).

Williamsburg Waterfront: The city has broken a $2-million promise to Williamsburg and Greenpoint, snatching $550,000 away from tenant advocacy groups that try to keep longtime residents from being washed away in a tide of gentrification. Comment.

Williamsburg Waterfront: A 40-story tower will rise on the horizon for the Greenpoint waterfront — if the city allows the developers to build 10 stories higher than the current zoning permits. Comments (6).

Williamsburg Waterfront: If one North Brooklyn lawmaker has his way, the boys in blue will keep one of the neighborhood’s few open spaces green this winter. Comment.

Williamsburg Waterfront: The state will close the East River State Park — the Northside’s only waterfront park — from January through March because of monetary woes. Comment.

Williamsburg Waterfront: After weeks of denials, Con Edison admitted this week that it will demolish a defunct power plant on the South Williamsburg waterfront, leveling a neighborhood landmark to make space for possible high-rise condo development. Comments (1).

Williamsburg Waterfront: State officials have turned off the lights on a plan to construct a power plant on the Williamsburg and Greenpoint waterfront — clearing the way for the creation of a long-sought new park. Comment.