Week in Review: Vendys, Sandwiches and Taffy

Red Hook's El Olomega Earns Top Honors at 2013 'Vendys'

For at least one day a year, the numerous mobile food vendors around NYC have their day in the sun at the annual 'Vendy Awards'.

Over the weekend, over 20 trucks and tables gathered at Sunset Park's Industry City, and Red Hook's own El Olomega took home top honors as the 'Top Vendy'.

Grilled Sandwich Contest Raises Over $1,000 for Amazing Garden

Chefs doles out sandwiches at the Amazing Garden on Carroll Street over the weekend to help raise over $1,000 to maintain the park.

Want a Taffy Factory in Brooklyn? You Can Help

Brooklyn is home to many things, so why not add a taffy factory to the list?

Marisa Wu, owner of Salty Road, and Carolyn Walsh are candy makers based out of Williamsburg and are the only taffy makers in NYC. The taffy is currently being produced in Maine, but they found a way to bring the production to Brooklyn and need some help.

Islanders Get First Taste Of Hockey In Brooklyn

The New York Islanders had their first practice at the Barclays Center Thursday, leading up to their move to Brooklyn in 2015.

De Blasio, Stringer Have Big Nights

Democrats Bill de Blasio and Scott Stringer were the big winners in New York City Tuesday night, with both candidates greeting crowds of cheering supporters after a campaign hard fought campaign in which both were underdogs.Democrats Bill de Blasio and Scott Stringer were the big winners in New York City Tuesday night, with both candidates greeting crowds of cheering supporters after a campaign hard fought campaign in which both were underdogs.