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Jan
10

Crime Report: A Sharp Decrease in Crime and Left-Behind Items Stolen from Restaurants and Bars

Mathew Hernandez, 21, was arrested after he allegedly bashed a 41-year-old man in the face with a glass plate in
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Jan
10

The Day: Home Prices Skyrocket and Local Sports News

The white stuff left behind from last week’s snowfall will continue to melt as temperatures rise this weekend. (Photo
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Jan
08
Neighborly Neighbors: Rachel McLaughlin

Neighborly Neighbors: Rachel McLaughlin

Rachel McLaughlin is a barista at Urban Vintage and future art student who enjoys spending time in Clinton Hill. (Photo
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Jan
08

The Day: A Community Board 2 Meeting, Laurie Cumbo’s Inauguration and a New Local Barbecue Joint

Between last week’s blizzard and this week’s severe cold, winter is in full swing this year. (Photo by
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Jan
07

Fort Greene Park Willoughby Entrance Reconstruction Faces Delays

Plans to renovate the Willoughby entrance of Fort Greene Park, prone to flooding and cracks, have been delayed repeatedly. (Photo
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Jan
06
The Day: Sledding in Fort Greene Park, Community Board 2 Meetings and a Brooklyn Voices Series Event

The Day: Sledding in Fort Greene Park, Community Board 2 Meetings and a Brooklyn Voices Series Event

Be careful while walking outside today, locals. It may still be icy out there. (Photo by Francisco Daum)Good morning,
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Jan
03

Crime Report: Assaults at Tillary Street Women’s Shelter and Thefts from Cars

Police arrested Justin R. Merritt, 21, after he allegedly stole a bulk supply of Argo hibiscus tea, unsweetened green tea,
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Jan
03

The Day: A Winter Storm, Brooklyn Spirit at Mayoral Inauguration and a Wynton Marsalis Concert

After the sun peeked out, many locals got out to start shoveling out of the blizzard. (Photo by Oswaldo Cabrera)
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Dec
30

Next Year to be Last Year For Pratt Steam Whistles Tradition

Next year will be the last year for the annual New Year’s Eve steam whistle show on Pratt Institute’
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Dec
30
The Day: Mulchfest, Fitness with the Brooklynettes and a Kwanzaa Celebration

The Day: Mulchfest, Fitness with the Brooklynettes and a Kwanzaa Celebration

If you’ve taken an evening stroll in the brisk winter weather, you may have spotted a beautiful sunset like
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