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Via NYC DOT [http://nycdotfeedbackportals.nyc/nycdot-carshare-pilot/where-would-you-see-carshare-show-us] PARK SLOPE/CARROLL GARDENS/COBBLE HILL – Council Member Brad Lander is asking for the community’s feedback regarding the anticipated locations in his district for the NYC Department of Transportation’s (DOT) [http://nycdotcarshare.info/] two-year pilot carshare program. Last summer, DOT
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It’s crunch time. Every ad out there keeps reminding you of the countdown to Christmas. With a fresh dusting of snow on the ground and holiday music ringing in your ears it’s a perfect time to get some fresh winter air and shop locally. Brooklyn Women’s Exchange
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via EcoMaids of New YorkCleanliness may be next to godliness, but it sure isn’t easy. Especially if you have kids or pets. And it might not even be that safe. The Environmental Working Group [https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/content/cleaners_and_health#.Wh71drQ-e8p] did a study of
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PARK SLOPE – In the neighborhood’s fast-changing food landscape, four restaurants have recently bid farewell to Park Slope. See a list of the eateries that have recently closed their doors down below. Know of another restaurant closing? Let us know at editor@bklyner.com. Cooks & Captains at 254 5th
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CARROLL GARDENS – Rats have reportedly been flocking to Carroll Park—much to the disgust of park-goers, neighbors, and parents. Carroll Park via Google MapsThe park, located on a block bordered by Smith and Court Streets and President and Carroll, has received more complaints about vermin than any other park in
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BROOKLYN – Thanksgiving is two days away! Too busy to plan a homemade Thanksgiving dinner? Don’t like to cook? Kitchen too small to prepare a turkey feast? No worries. There are lots of restaurants around Brooklyn open on Thursday offering full Thanksgiving menus. Check out our list below. Call ahead
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245 Sullivan Place, in Crown Heights, is the worst building in Brooklyn, with almost 500 open, serious HPD violations (Screenshot via Google Maps)Today, Public Advocate Letitia James released the annual list of 100 Worst Landlords in NYC, including the 10 worst buildings in Brooklyn. “No New Yorker should be
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Brooklyn Community Board 6, former District Manager Craig Hammerman is seated second from leftPARK SLOPE – All charges against former Brooklyn Community Board 6 District Manager, Craig Hammerman, have been dropped, his lawyer announced on Monday. “On Nov. 1, 2017, all charges pending in Brooklyn Criminal Court, against Craig Hammerman, former
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CARROLL GARDENS – Former Trump campaign manager, Paul Manafort, was indicted on Monday [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/us/politics/five-takeaways-manafort-gates-indictment.html?_r=0] on 12-counts including money laundering and tax evasion in his political and business dealings with the Ukraine. 377 Union Street (on left) in Carroll Gardens
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Stephen Levin and Victoria Cambranes at the 33rd District City Council Debate on Sunday (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)BOREUM HILL – Last night, City Council member Stephen Levin, the Democratic incumbent, faced off in a debate against his challenger, Victoria Cambranes, of the Progress for All Party in a debate hosted by
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NORTHERN BROOKLYN – The witching hour is approaching! Homes across Brooklyn are decked out for All Hallows’ Eve, with playful, funny, and creepy Halloween decorations ready to welcome trick-or-treaters on Tuesday. Check out pictures of some of our favorite Halloween displays below. Which neighborhood do you think dresses up for Halloween
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Mayor DeBlasio addresses 39th Council District residents at a Town Hall. (Megan McGibney/BKLYNER)PARK SLOPE — Mayor Bill De Blasio held another town hall in Brooklyn last night, this time in his home neighborhood, the 39th District. It was held at the William Alexander School MS 51 at 350 5th