Queer cruising app in Brooklyn
Written by Julien Lenaz, lead developer of cruush.
The borough
Brooklyn is Kings County and the most populous of the five boroughs. Neighborhoods people mention often include Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, Park Slope, Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy.
Getting around
The L train runs between Manhattan, Williamsburg and Bushwick. Many other lines cross into Manhattan, and the G train connects Brooklyn and Queens without going through Manhattan. Check the schedule before you head home late.
Pride
The Brooklyn Pride Twilight Parade runs along Fifth Avenue in Park Slope.
Using cruush
If you are across the river in Manhattan or Queens, you can move your pin to a Brooklyn neighborhood in advance and see who is around before you take the train.
Neighborhood notes
Williamsburg and Greenpoint are in the north, near the East River. Bushwick is inland. Park Slope borders Prospect Park. Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy are in central Brooklyn.
Planning a night
The subway runs all night, but late-night trains are less frequent and lines are often rerouted on weekends. Check for service changes before you go.