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Aug
29
Community Board 2 Executive Committee Recommends Approval of LIU Athletic Field Expansion Proposal

Community Board 2 Executive Committee Recommends Approval of LIU Athletic Field Expansion Proposal

The Community Board 2 executive committee voted this week, recommending that Long Island University Brooklyn go forward with its planned
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Aug
28

The Day: 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech” and Local BBQ Favorites

Stop and take a look at the flowers still blooming in the nabe in the weeks before fall rolls in.
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Aug
27

Afropunk Fest Celebrates Musical Diversity

[SlideDeck2 id=3346 ress=1] A diverse audience of about 30,000 people, most dressed in eccentric, vibrant colors and
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Aug
26

Crime Report: Street Muggings, a Religious Scam and a Police Sting

Four teenage boys were arrested in the gunpoint robbery of a 30-year-old man’s cell phone in Fort Greene Park
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Aug
26

The Day: VMAs at the Barclays Center, Afropunk Fest and a Revolutionary War Reenactment

Concertgoers at AfroPunk Fest were excited to see Meat Loaf perform Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Amanda Woods)Good morning, Fort
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Aug
23
35th District Candidate Profile: Jelani Mashariki

35th District Candidate Profile: Jelani Mashariki

Jelani Mashariki walks the streets of the nabe while chatting with two elderly locals. (Photo courtesy of Jelani Mashariki)In
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Aug
23
The Day: Afropunk Fest, Martial Arts School Closing and Atlantic Yards Development News

The Day: Afropunk Fest, Martial Arts School Closing and Atlantic Yards Development News

You can expect pleasant walking weather in the nabe this weekend. (Photo by Francisco Daum [http://www.flickr.com/photos/
2 min read
Aug
23
The Day: Afropunk Fest, Martial Arts School Closing and Atlantic Yards Development News

The Day: Afropunk Fest, Martial Arts School Closing and Atlantic Yards Development News

You can expect pleasant walking weather in the nabe this weekend. (Photo by Francisco Daum [http://www.flickr.com/photos/
2 min read
Aug
21

The Day: Work-Outs in a Local Apartment and Noise Concerns at the Barclays Center

The message on the Brooklyn Love Building encourages passersby to “Spread Love. It’s the Brooklyn Way.” What other messages
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Aug
19
The Day: The Navy Yard’s New Executive Director and an Arts and Culture Festival

The Day: The Navy Yard’s New Executive Director and an Arts and Culture Festival

This weekend brought great bike-riding weather to the nabe. Where are your favorite spots to ride your bike locally? (Photo
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