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Artist Brings Energy of Van Gogh to New Show

Jim Porter, a Clinton Hill-based artist, is opening his show, “Where Has van Gogh Gone?,” this Saturday in the nabe. (Photo by Jim Porter)Jim Porter’s art is full of energy, frozen in time, if only for a moment. The Clinton Hill-based artist has been preserving it on a

The Day: Valentine’s Day, Local Rivalries and Block Grants

It’s a beautiful weekend for love in the nabe. How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day, locals? (Photo by Ed Grant) [http://www.flickr.com/photos/grantedart/]Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. After yesterday’s snowfall, hopefully you’ve dug yourself out in time for Valentine’s

Spread the Love: A List of Valentine’s Events in the Nabe

Valentine’s Day is the holiday of love. Grab your loved one — or meet someone new — at one of these events throughout the nabe today. (Photo by Scott Lynch [http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottlynchnyc/])We’ve got less than a week until the day of love – Valentine’s Day.

The Day: #WhiskeyFriday and Go Red for Heart Health

Mother Nature is bringing a coating of snow this weekend, so beware of slippery roads and falling temperatures in the nabe. (Photo by Francisco Daum [http://www.flickr.com/photos/franciscodaum/])Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Mother Nature is bringing another storm to the nabe this weekend. Today

Brooklyn Hospital Center Celebrates Heart Health

(Photo by Linda Villarosa)Brooklyn Hospital Center is going red this February, and it’s not just in the name of love. On Feb. 7, the center is celebrating “Go Red Day” to bring more awareness to women’s heart health. Hospital staff and visitors are invited to participate in

The Day: Valentine’s Day Pizza and Public Safety Meetings

Instead of planning for another snow storm, the nabe will thaw out this weekend as temperatures rise to the mid-40s – just in time for Super Bowl festivities. (Photo by Oswaldo Cabrera [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocabreraphotos/])Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. A winter heat wave hits the

Brooklyn Inspires Holiday Greeting Card Collection

Eitan Weinreich wasn’t satisfied with the greeting card selection for the holidays, so he made up his own. (Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Animal Design [http://www.brooklynanimal.com/index.html])Eitan Weinreich had trouble sending holiday cards. Weinreich, who comes from a Jewish background, was tired of sending bland,

The Day: Christmas Carols and Last-Minute Shopping

It’s almost Christmas in the nabe. What are your plans for the holiday, locals? (Photo by Francisco Daum)Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Today starts the last shopping weekend before Christmas. The nabe will experience a heat wave this weekend – Sunday is even supposed to hit temperatures

Brooklyn Tech Takes Top Prize in NYC Moot Court Competition

Brooklyn Tech students – Pavel Kushernov, Andrei Moraru, Muhammad Mustafa and Mary Cao – took home the top prize in the New York City Moot Court Championships on Dec. 5. (Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Technical High School Alumni Foundation) Ask most people what the difference is between a moot court team and

The Day: Wintery Weather, Holiday Fairs and Christmas Hymns

Mother Nature is finally starting to bring winter to the city. Look out for those white flakes around the nabe this weekend. (Photo by Oswald Cabrera [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ocabreraphotos/])Good morning, Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Prepare for a wintery, snowy weekend, locals. The snow should start