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(Photo via Caribbean Social)FLATBUSH – A new restaurant is coming to 847 Flatbush Ave on December 1, with the opening of Caribbean Social, which bills itself as an upscale, modern “restalounge” and social club. The slick new 4,000 square foot space is from the hospitality group behind Suede, a
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COBBLE HILL – Brooklyn’s Digital Arts & Cinema Technology High School [https://www.digitaltechhs.org/] (284 Baltic Street) was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from IMAX as part of the company’s second annual student-made documentary film challenge. Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/1549314278695983/photos/a.1552185211742223.1073741827.
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CONEY ISLAND – A group of Coney Island gangsters have been indicted in a slew of crimes spanning the last six years, which include murder, racketeering, witness tampering and robbery. The four members and one associate of the “West End Enterprise,” a street gang based out of the Mermaid Houses on
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via FBBAY RIDGE – As of this morning, journalist Ross Barkan [/journalist-ross-barkan-will-run-marty-golden-bay-ridge-senate-race/] is not the only Democrat challenging State Senator Marty Golden’s (R, District 22) seat in next year’s elections. Attorney Andrew Gounardes [http://www.andrewgounardes.com/], Counsel to Borough President Eric Adams, announced his Senate run in an
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* 10:00 am Moore Street Market (110 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 [https://maps.google.com/?q=110+Moore+St,+Brooklyn,+NY+11206&entry=gmail&source=g] ) on Saturday, November 18 New York City Economic Development Corporation and Council Member Antonio Reynoso will be hosting the market’s
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PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDENS – is about to get even more awesome, and just in time for the holidays. This Sunday at noon, neighbor Vanessa Raptopoulos will be opening the doors of her brand new gift store called Awesome [https://www.awesomebrooklyn.com/] at 617 Flatbush Avenue [https://maps.google.com/?q=
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Cold weather is definitely here, but there’s still plenty activities to get you outside this weekend! Bundle up, brave the elements and enjoy all Brooklyn has to offer! Chow down on Thai ice cream or check out the world of podcasting, or revel in Verdi’s classic “La Traviata”
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BOERUM HILL – Though it’s been in the works for years, it seems the impending closure of Hank’s Saloon [http://www.exitfive.com/hankssaloon/], the flame-emblazoned dive bar and music venue on the corner of 3rd and Atlantic Avenues, is slated for next year. Hank’s Saloon, 46 3rd
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SUNSET PARK – After more than 20 years, Renee Giordano is stepping down from her position as Executive Director of the Sunset Park 5th Avenue Business Improvement District (SPBID) [https://www.sunsetparkbid.org/]. Via Sunset Park 5th Avenue BID Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/SunsetParkBID/photos/a.165062090214402.49261.165059886881289/1384243938296205/
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NORTH BROOKLYN – Twenty-one schools in North Brooklyn will receive grant money this year to support school-determined initiatives ranging from science and tech to literacy and the arts, courtesy of a development company’s philanthropic offshoot. The $350,000 being awarded among the schools is courtesy of the Neighborhood School Grants
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Edward Hampton, missing in Crown Heights since 11/15 (Photo via DCPI)UPDATE 11/17/17: Mr. Hampton has returned home safely CROWN HEIGHTS – The New York City Police department is asking for help with a Silver Alert [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Alert], trying to locate 85-year old
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All events are free and open to the public, and we will update as more events and details are announced. Mark your calendars and bring the kids! (Dyker Heights lights go up the weekend after Thanksgiving.) Christmas, as usual, falls on December 25th. Kwanzaa follows Christmas and takes place December