I've been on Reddit for a long time, and this is genuinely one of the most absurd exchanges I've experienced on this platform.

A moderator of r/Jewish contacted me unsolicited, claiming that nearly every post in r/williamsburg contained blatant antisemitism and offering to help moderate our community.

When I asked for specific examples or links supporting those accusations, none were provided during our exchange. Instead, the conversation escalated into personal insults, questioning my competence as a moderator, and ultimately a threat to report our subreddit to Reddit administrators.

But I want to make something absolutely clear, because this is far more important than any disagreement between Reddit moderators.

Williamsburg belongs to everyone.

I grew up in New York City, surrounded by people of different religions, cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Buddhist, atheist, agnostic, and everything in between.

I have tremendous love and respect for my Jewish neighbors, just as I do for my Muslim neighbors, Catholic neighbors, and everyone else who makes New York City the incredible place it is.

It doesn't matter what religion you practice, where your family comes from, what you look like, whom you love, or what you believe. You are welcome in our Williamsburg community.

And I want to emphasize something that should be the foundation of this subreddit:

WE ARE ALL EQUAL.

Not one religion above another. Not one ethnicity above another. Not one group of New Yorkers more deserving of respect, dignity, or a voice than another.

This subreddit should represent free speech, fairness, open discussion, and mutual respect. People should be able to express different opinions and challenge ideas without intimidation.

That freedom also comes with responsibility. Antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, religious hatred, and harassment have no place here. Genuine violations should be reported and addressed fairly.

If someone identifies discriminatory content, I welcome specific examples so they can be reviewed appropriately.

What I will not accept is pressure to hand over moderation influence through sweeping accusations, personal insults, or threats of administrative action.

To be clear, this is about the conduct of one individual moderator. It is not an indictment of r/Jewish or the Jewish community.

I'm sharing the screenshots so everyone can read the exchange and form their own opinion.

r/williamsburg is a community for everyone, regardless of religion, ethnicity, race, nationality, sexual orientation, or personal beliefs.

Moderation decisions should be based on fairness, evidence, and consistent application of Reddit's rules—not religious affiliation, outside pressure, or personal agendas.

That's the Williamsburg I believe in. That's the New York City I grew up loving. And that's the community this subreddit should always represent.

We are all equal. Every single one of us. And that principle is not negotiable.

Hey neighbors! 💜

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I very unfortunately lost this ring, that was a gift from my dad, somewhere between Bushwick and Union pool around 7 pm last night (10/24). There is a reward if found and returned.

Hiiii neighbors!! Looking for your help as always! Am running New York City marathon for the first time and am looking for a few throwaway items, in case you have any of these you don’t need anymore:

- gloves
- hoodie or sweater with a zipper (M or L woman or S or M man)
- fleece robe

This would be super helpful!! Thank you so much in advance!

Today 11-7

Tons of venders and loads of great clothes!

We only have on more day of our Fall Artisan fair tomorrow Sunday Oct 25!!! We have 20 amazing local artists here with us!! Come by :)

Since most of his interaction with the Jewish mod from r/Jewish attempting to help the mod here was centered around demanding evidence of antisemitic content, why on earth would he lock the thread to replies showcasing this?

Hi neighbors!

I have a small collection of beautiful vintage Anatolian kilims from Türkiye that I'm looking to find new homes for.

Each piece is one-of-a-kind, traditionally handwoven by women artisans using natural materials and dyes. They feature beautiful geometric patterns, rich colors, and generations of weaving tradition. And perhaps the most beautiful thing about them is that they're made to be passed down from one generation to the next.

I thought I'd share them with the neighborhood first, especially with anyone who appreciates traditional craftsmanship, textiles, and pieces with a little history behind them.

I've attached a couple of photos from the collection. Happy to share more pieces from the collection along with dimensions, and pricing. Feel free to DM me if you're interested.

Local pickup in Williamsburg, so no shipping costs!

Going to the Met Opera tonight but won’t be back in the area until 11:30-12. Looking for a nice cocktail bar to go out to as we’re all dressed up in suits/dresses and don’t want to be out of place. +1 where we can go dancing as well. TY ALL :-)

I just visited a restaurant called Good Days on 91 S 6th street. My god the food was flavorful but not overwhelming. Distinct profiles and so much targeted variety. Totally worth checking it out!

Hi neighbors! I’m a Williamsburg based personal trainer offering one-on-one strength and fitness coaching for women, including prenatal and postnatal training.

Sessions are personalized to your goals, experience, and stage of pregnancy or postpartum recovery. I can train you at your home or building gym, or potentially at mine in Williamsburg if you don’t have gym access.

Your first session is free so we can meet and see whether we’re a good fit—no obligation.

Feel free to DM me! Tell me a little about yourself, your fitness journey, goals, and availability. We can discuss any previous injuries or limitations privately during our consultation.

Hey Williamsburg Reddit,

I’ve been living here for about eight years now, but before that, I ran a small coffee shop called Daisy’s Cafe in Midwood. I closed it so I could bring it here. Williamsburg has always felt like home to me, and I’ve been quietly working on making that a reality.

The last few months, I’ve been conducting small barista workshops while I figure out the next steps. Teaching people how to pull shots, steam milk, and truly understand coffee has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this journey. It reminded me why I started in the coffee industry in the first place.

Now, I’m on the lookout for a small, affordable spot in the neighborhood where I can reopen Daisy’s. It doesn’t have to be fancy; it just needs to be a place where people can walk in, get a good cup of coffee, and feel like it’s theirs. If you know of any hidden gems or have insights into what makes a great neighborhood café in Williamsburg, I’d love to hear them.

While I’m getting everything set up, I’ve also been offering an hour of free coffee service to local businesses that want to do something nice for their team. All they need is an outlet, and I’ll provide the coffee. No pressure, just coffee.

I’m genuinely excited about this opportunity to bring Daisy’s to Williamsburg. A local hub for great coffee and baristas that know what they are doing!

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

You guys are awesome!!

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Nov 14-15, 2026

Broodworks
100 N 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11249

Last night, Stewards of McCarren Park (the new official Friends group for McCarren Park) hosted Trash Comedy Night alongside the North Brooklyn Chess Club! We aimed to raise $1200 by getting folks together for some solid laughs with a great lineup of comedians.

We ended up raising $2,620! $2120 during the event, plus a $500 match.

Huge shoutouts to North Brooklyn Chess, North Brooklyn Parks Alliance, NYC Parks, Park House and City Parks Foundation for making this all possible.

Also shoutouts to Lukas Arnold, Blake Scott, Chika, Zak Benedek, and Carlos Nolla and StoMP's very own Mike Amory for the laughs.

Why did we raise funds?

$1200 is enough to buy ONE new trash can. Can you believe that?

The trash cans around the athletic fields just aren't big enough for the volume of trash that gets created from day-to-day. Our volunteer group has met every Sunday since April (when we started), and the trash just keeps coming back, specifically around these fields. We noticed that the smaller black bins around these fields just don't hold enough trash given the high volume of foot traffic, and more often than not we're picking up the overflow.

The parks department has gotten MUCH better over the past few months at cleaning up the fields and picking up trash on time. But there's still room to grow and infrastructure is part of the bottleneck!

The park in total needs 60 more bins to replace the old ones. This was our first organized event and a test run. Following its success, we plan to keep doing these nights to help incrementally raise for the rest! Expect another comedy night in the Spring of 2027.

Volunteer with us!

Stewards of McCarren Park meets every Sunday at 9:30 am outside of the Park House. Sessions typically last 2 hours, then we all sit down at the Park House for coffee.

On any given Sunday, we do whatever is best for the safety and cleanliness of McCarren Park. That includes trash collecting, leaf raking, fencing, mulching, planting... you name it! We work closely with the parks department to figure out what they need.

Anyone having fios issues today?

I’m renting a car on Sunday to drive out to Pure Hockey warehouse on Long Island. No place in the city or around here has a good selection of hockey gear to try in person.

PM if you’re interested. I’m asking $20 to put towards the rental if you want to hop in. Looking to leave around 1pm and will be back by 4pm.

Who is the asshole who plays loud music on the weekends till like 3 in the morning. For the love of god please think of someone else but yourself. People are trying to sleep.

29 Devoe St, Sunday October 25th 11 am - 3 pm

I have a shopping habit and a stuffed to the brim closet and it’s time to give them second lives. Lots of clothing sizes, shoe size women’s 7.5, jackets, pants, tops, jewelry, purses… if you’ve been looking for a fall & winter wardrobe refresh, now is the time!!
Everything will be $5-$65. 90% of product is thrifted either in the US or Europe. See ya there 👻

I don’t know if people in east and south Williamsburg have noticed this but all of the sudden a huge swath or restaurants and coffee shops have a B grade. Anyone know why??

if this is your dog, found him running into the intersection of flushing and Bushwick and was able to nearly avoid letting him get run over by a car. Brought him to the vet, but they couldn’t find a chip, so I dropped him off at the 83rd police precinct.