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Brooklyn News Roundup

Brooklyn News Roundup
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After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our site and our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend:

From Ditmas Park, stories of fear and hope in a changing neighborhood.[Ditmas Park Corner]

A high school freshman from Kensington was killed by a hit-and-run driver. [KensingtonBK]

A new cafe on 6th Ave brings cozy coffee and Scottish shortbread. [South Slope News]

Car crashes following police chase, injuring two cops, two civilians. [Sheepshead Bites]

Jersey woman found dead in parked car in front of popular bakery. [Bensonhurst Bean]

City Council has proposed new zoning that could affect real estate values and the use of neighborhoods in Brooklyn. [Brownstoner]

34-year-old Latchman Singh was killed by a hit-and-run driver at Flatbush and Dekalb Avenues. [Fort Greene Focus]

Reality TV star, restaurant owner sentenced to 9 years for $2.2 million fraud scheme. [SB]

A fire on Flatbush Avenue killed a 24-year-old man and injured 16 others. [DPC]

Masterminds behind Uncle Barry’s are gearing up to bring beer, trivia, and free hot dogs with Moot Bar. [FGF]

A Q&A with Prospect-Lefferts Gardens blogger extraordinaire Tim Thomas. [BKLYNR]

Co-op board headed by former Council candidate is suing to silence a tenant. [SB]

Need a pie for Thanksgiving but baking isn’t your thing? Some places to order one. [SSN]

Police warn of scam artists targeting elderly Asian women, offering to rid cash and valuables of “bad spirits.” [BB]

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