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Jun
19

#ThrowbackThursday: “The Old Swimming Hole” in Clinton Hill

Children playing on the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Ryerson Street in 1915. (Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Historical Society
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Jun
18

Police Arrest Man in April Shooting Homicide

Captain Peter Fiorillo announced the arrest of Shaquille Upson, 20, in connection with the April shooting death of Armal Mallory,
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Jun
17

Where to Watch Movies Outside This Summer

Catch a showing of Eddie Murphy’s “Coming to America” this Sunday, June 22 at Habana Outpost at 757 Fulton
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Jun
16

Pet Spotlight: Royal the Pit Bull Boxer Mix

Name: Royal Age: 3 and a half Breed: Pit bull and boxer mix Katie Dinota, 26 and her husband Adam
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Jun
16

The Day: LGBT Activists Seek Fort Greene Park Commemortation and a Fort Greene Tennis Association Match

Local dogs enjoyed the sunny outdoors this weekend. (Photo by Francisco Daum [<fgtatennis@gmail.com> Bcc: mitch@mitchtrinka.
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Jun
13

Crime Report: Robbery at Gunpoint, Stolen Marvel Comics T-Shirts and Check Frauds

An 88th Precinct officer gets out of her patrol car in Clinton Hill. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.
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Jun
13

The Day: A Rally In Lafayette Gardens, a Documentary Screening and Free Drinks at the Vet

Lafayette Gardens residents mourned the shooting death of Laquan Nelson, nicknamed Popcorn, in an anti-violence rally Thursday evening. (Photo by
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Jun
12
#ThrowbackThursday: Pratt Institute Library in 1907

#ThrowbackThursday: Pratt Institute Library in 1907

This postcard, circa 1907, shows the only public library in Brooklyn at the time. (Image courtesy ofthe Brooklyn Museum [http:
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Jun
12
CB 2 Narrowly Approves Greenmarket Expansion on Washington Park

CB 2 Narrowly Approves Greenmarket Expansion on Washington Park

The Fort Greene Park Greenmarket will expand north on Washington Park. (Photo by Francisco Daum [https://www.flickr.com/photos/
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Jun
11

The Best Places for Iced Coffee in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill

Where’s your favorite place for iced coffee in the neighborhood? (Photo by Emily Field)It might be on the
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