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Our Buildings: The Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower

Now luxury apartments, the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower is one of Brooklyn’s most iconic landmarks. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat, sleep, learn and

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The Day: Woodworkers and Young Artists to Watch Out For

It may rain for the next few days, but that means these flowers won’t wilt too quickly. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/13993371843/in/pool-thelocalfgch]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. So much for that sunny summer-like weather, at least for today. We’

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Our Buildings: 99 Ryerson Street

This Clinton Hill apartment building is the last standing home of Walt Whitman. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)The building at 99 Ryerson Street in Clinton Hill is one of the least remarkable looking buildings in Brooklyn. It’s a simple building: three stories, not including the basement, pale yellow vinyl

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The Day: Bike Month, Balkan Electronic Music and a Going-Away Party

These magnolias are some of the prettiest trees in the neighborhood. Do you have any favorites? Let us know in the comments. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/13969382132/in/pool-thelocalfgch]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. While the morning’s starting off sunny, it

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Our Buildings: The Broken Angel House

What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat, sleep, learn and live. Throughout Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, you will find everything from colonial brownstones to housing projects to luxury apartments:

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The Day: Deals for African Restaurant Week and Animations at BRIC

Flowers are blooming around Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Post pictures of your favorites in the comments. (Photo by Francisco Daum)Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. While it looks like the skies might clear by the time the weekend rolls around, we should expect rain for the rest

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Our Buildings: Admiral’s Row

Once the home of naval officers, Admiral’s Row is now an abandoned reminder of the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s history. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work,

Brooklyn Navy Yard Center

The Day: Explore a New Historic District and a Future Without Privacy

The blossoms are blooming here in the Nabe. Have any favorite trees around town? Tell us in the comments. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/13970074511/in/pool-thelocalfgch]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. It looks like we have another warm day ahead of us.

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The Day: More Pre-K Seats, an Art Sale and Civil Rights History

Do you have a favorite outdoor spot in the neighborhood? Let us know in the comments. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/13616358075/in/pool-thelocalfgch]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. It might have been gray outside yesterday, but today should be just the opposite.

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Our Buildings: 200 Lafayette Avenue

The Joseph Steele house is one of the oldest buildings in Clinton Hill. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat, sleep, learn and live. Throughout Fort

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The Day: Poetry Reading, Electropop and the Return of the Brooklyn Flea

Did you pull off a good April Fools’ Day prank yesterday? Tell us in the comments. (Photo by Francisco Daum)Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. There’s a chance of rain this morning, with more to come as the week continues, according to the National Weather Service [http:

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Our Buildings: Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School was the first Catholic school in Brooklyn. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat, sleep, learn and live. Throughout Fort Greene

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The Day: Violence at the Tillary Street Shelter and a Handcrafted Home in Clinton Hill

Winter weather makes a comeback as a nor’easter hits the coast this week. Stay warm, locals. (Photo by Francisco Daum [http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/12311895544/in/pool-thelocalfgch/]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. It could be a blustery day as a nor’easter swings on down

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Our Buildings: 178 Classon Avenue

It may not be the prettiest building in the neighborhood, but 178 Classon Avenue hearkens back to earlier times. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat,

Arthur Wood

The Day: Divorce Papers, Dragons of Zynth and Skillshares

This pooch was sure ready for Saint Patrick’s Day. How did you celebrate, neighbors? (Photo by Francisco Daum [http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/13151636173/in/pool-thelocalfgch]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, There’s a chance of rain today, with highs in the mid 40s, according to

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Our Buildings: The Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument

The Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument stands tall in the middle of Fort Greene Park. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat, sleep, learn and live. Throughout

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The Day: Poetry, Laughs and Sound Art at BRIC

A bit of rain today is a small price to pay for flowers next month. (Photo by The Nabe)Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Get those umbrellas ready, because we’re in for a rainy day, according to the National Weather Service [http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?

Atlantic Terminal Community Center

Our Buildings: 266 Cumberland Street

What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat, sleep, learn and live. Throughout Fort Greene and Clinton Hill, you will find everything from colonial brownstones to housing projects to luxury apartments:

The Day: Basketball, a New Restaurant and Brooklyn Brass Fest

With warm weather coming this weekend, the last of the snow may not be around for long. (Photo by Oswaldo Cabrera [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocabreraphotos/12759445834/in/pool-thelocalfgch]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. It looks like the temperature is slowly creeping up the thermometer. Today’s

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Our Buildings: 317 Clermont Avenue

The Masonic Temple at 317 Clermont Avenue has stood tall since 1909. (Drawing by Daniel Lewis)What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat, sleep, learn and live. Throughout Fort Greene

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The Day: Basketball, Beer Tasting and Spoken Word

More snow is expected this morning in the nabe, but it should only be a dusting. (Photo by Francisco Daum [http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/12292992944/in/pool-thelocalfgch/]) Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Winter is back today with some snow showers in the morning, but according to

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Our Buildings: 294 Grand Avenue

Apartments and a cafe modeled after an antiques store are what you’ll find at 294 Grand Avenue. (Illustration by Daniel Lewis)What makes a neighborhood? People, pets and the stories that make up our days. But we also have our buildings, the places where we work, play, eat, sleep,

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The Day: An Art Opening at BRIC, Rising Rent and a Talk on Fashion and the African Diaspora

Between the rain and the warmer weather, we may see most of the snow melt away this week. (Photo by The Nabe)Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Get out your galoshes, it’s going to be a wet one. We’ll see rain until around 4 p.m.

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Watercolors by Local Students on Display at Huey’s Chueys

At least one neighborhood shop has found a way to beat the February blues. For the past week, Huey’s Chueys Candy Boutique [https://www.facebook.com/HueysChueys] has transformed into an art gallery for a second grade class from P.S. 20 [http://ps20.org/]. Adorning the already colorful

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The Day: Snow, a Community Board 2 General Meeting and Music

Don’t put away your sled yet: More snow’s on the way this week. (Photo by The Nabe)Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. With more snow coming tonight, according to the National Weather Service [http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.6788319&lon=-73.95067740000002&site=