An iconic Williamsburg diner that has been a neighborhood fixture for nearly 60 years was lifted off its foundation and relocated to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where it will get new life as a movie set. The Wythe Diner on Monday was hoisted by crane and transported to Steiner Studios’ waterfront lot, where it will serve permanently as a film set, extending the retro restaurant’s long history on the big screen. The diner had faced demolition for years amid plans for a new apartment building, prompting a deal to physically relocate it and preserve the beloved structure.

First opened in 1968, the 1950s-era diner already boasts a long list of film and television credits, including “Men in Black 3,” “The Good Shepherd,” and yet-to-be-released “The Bride.” More than 150 movies, TV shows, and com

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