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Fort Greene-Clinton Hill Weekend Events Recap: History, Houston-ry & More Through August 31

All we have to say is: the long weekend cometh! Slimmy Jimmy Dance Party [https://www.google.com/calendar/render?eid=bTA2MTZuaGQwNWJnMWZiOHVvMms3OWM5bWNfMjAxNDA4MzBUMDIwMDAwWiB0aGVlbWVyc29uYmFyQG0&ctz=America/New_York&pli=1&t=AKUaPmboRsu07vauWIMmcJaKkIw45kk8FsnihML8_Gh1myb4uszkQvzRSK958QTl6-AkSLa2z7aS5lxsBNAWx66vr7xgPHHLLQ&sf=true&output=xml] When: Friday, August 29, starting at 10pm Where: The Emerson

Photo Finish: Scooter View

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flatbush avenue

Pedestrian-Friendly Changes Come To Two Myrtle Avenue Hubs

Two busy Myrtle Avenue spots have recently gotten/are starting to get a bit more welcoming for pedestrians. Workers installed signage and set up cones last week at the new jughandle turn at Myrtle and Flatbush Avenues [/blog/2014/07/07/lingering-doubts-as-flatbush-myrtle-avenue-jug-handle-turn-plan-moves-forward/] , and have painted initial markings, as the Myrtle

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More Scaffolding Up At 1045-1047 Fulton Street, Demo Permits Accepted

Walking past 1045-1047 Fulton Street (between Downing Street and Classon Avenue) earlier this week, we thought we noticed additional scaffolding and netting had been erected atop the existing sidewalk shed–and our suspicions were confirmed by the Department of Buildings [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/home/home.shtml]

This Weekend’s Subway Service Changes

Below you’ll find weekend subway service changes in Brooklyn for the A, C, G, B, Q, D, N, R, 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines, plus the Franklin Avenue shuttle and some notes on changes in other boroughs. Check back Monday to see what’s happening next week. Changes

Update: Man Found Dead In Water Off Brooklyn Navy Yard

A person was found floating in the water near the Brooklyn Navy Yard this morning, says the FDNY. Crews responded to a call at 50 Flushing Avenue (at North Portland Avenue) at 8:39am. The FDNY says the case has been closed out, which usually means the victim is DOA.

Photo Finish: The Golden Hour

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Check Out Free Readings & Performances Tomorrow Night At Pratt

Pratt [https://www.pratt.edu] will be hosting Now Before And After Is Not Enough [https://www.facebook.com/PrattInstitute/posts/732889460106245], an evening of no-cost public performances and readings tomorrow (Thursday, August 28) to celebrate the launch of their new MFA writing program. From 6-7:30pm, audiences will be

baba cool

Where To Get Ice Cream In Fort Greene & Clinton Hill Before Summer’s End

The final day of summer is officially Monday, September 22–but unofficially, even the approaching long weekend for Labor Day signals the end of flip flops and beach trips. One treat you can enjoy for as long as the days remain warm, however–and even if they don’t, because

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Bite Of The Day: A Beastly Burger From NeroDoro

The past few months have been largely gorgeous and sunny, and where better to enjoy the weather (and beat the heat) than NeroDoro [http://www.nerodoro.com] (395 Classon Avenue at Greene Avenue)? The restaurant, on the Clinton Hill/Bed Stuy border, has two walls of floor to ceiling windows

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Cops Seek Burglary Suspect Who Allegedly Bought Food With Victim’s Phone App

Police are looking for a man they say stole property from a Greenpoint apartment late last month, then used an app on a stolen phone to purchase food at a Fort Greene store. Cops say the burglary was committed around 3:30am on Thursday, July 24. The suspect reportedly entered

Photo Finish: From The Rooftops

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