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Dec
06
Sinterklaas in Canarsie, “Suburbification” in Brooklyn & More of Today’s Links

Sinterklaas in Canarsie, “Suburbification” in Brooklyn & More of Today’s Links

Yesterday, the “smoke a joint, save the subway” [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/05/nyregion/marijuana-legalized-nyc-subway.html?rref=collection%
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Dec
04
Bezos and the BQX, E-Sports Come to Atlantic & More of Today’s Links

Bezos and the BQX, E-Sports Come to Atlantic & More of Today’s Links

Rendering of BQX. (Credit: Handout)Yesterday, riders across the subway system were slowed down in their commutes—but one station
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Dec
02
This Week In Brooklyn: Shocking Workouts, Pickles Found, Chisholm Honored & More

This Week In Brooklyn: Shocking Workouts, Pickles Found, Chisholm Honored & More

A visit to Japan Village at Industry City, Saturday, Dec. 1 (Photo: Nathan Haselby)Keep up with what’s going
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Nov
29
A New Detail About The Citi Bike Expansion, Dyker Leaders Prep For Crowds & More of Today’s Links

A New Detail About The Citi Bike Expansion, Dyker Leaders Prep For Crowds & More of Today’s Links

A night in Coney Island from over the summer (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)The major news of the day is Lyft’
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Nov
27
The Mystery of the Bay Ridge “Bing,” Crosswalks on Columbia Street & More of Today’s Links

The Mystery of the Bay Ridge “Bing,” Crosswalks on Columbia Street & More of Today’s Links

An urban cowboy parked amid the waterfront warehouses of Greenpoint (Photo Courtesy of Paul Stremple)You’ve probably noticed that
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Nov
20
Romance In Gowanus, Rocking Council Member & More of Today’s Links

Romance In Gowanus, Rocking Council Member & More of Today’s Links

The Green Building, 452 Union Street, Gowanus (Photo: Pamela Wong/Bklyner)After posing for pictures on the Union Street Bridge,
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Nov
15
Ruined Views in DUMBO, A Big Cheese in Sunset Park & More of Today’s Links

Ruined Views in DUMBO, A Big Cheese in Sunset Park & More of Today’s Links

The Domino Sugar Factory from the East River (Paul Stremple/Bklyner)The big news of the week is Amazon’s
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Nov
13
Basements to Rentals in East New York, The Last Italian Record Store in Bensonhurst & More of Today’s Links

Basements to Rentals in East New York, The Last Italian Record Store in Bensonhurst & More of Today’s Links

Fall colors in McCarren Park (Paul Stremple/Bklyner)Following a string of anti-Semitic crimes [/anti-semitic-crimes/] last week and a racist
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Nov
11
This Week In Brooklyn: Election Day Messes, A New Target, Cat Rescuers & More

This Week In Brooklyn: Election Day Messes, A New Target, Cat Rescuers & More

Dean Street, Cobble Hill (Photo: Pamela Wong/Bklyner)Keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week
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Nov
06
Ousted Politician Cruises in Campaign-Finaced Mercedes, Shopkeepers Embrace Street Art With Murals & More of Today’s Links

Ousted Politician Cruises in Campaign-Finaced Mercedes, Shopkeepers Embrace Street Art With Murals & More of Today’s Links

The Williamsburg Bridge silhouetted against the setting sun this weekend (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)Whether or not Ben Stiller showed up
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