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The Down-Low: 2nd Ave Subway Art, G’Bye Morbid Anatomy, Reasons To Love NYC & Other Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

(Photo by brooklynny [https://www.instagram.com/p/BLEzD4MA7Zl/?taken-by=brooklynny&hl=en] / Instagram)The Down-Low is our round-up of stories in our neck of the woods as well as other curiosities all over Brooklyn and beyond. –Morbid Anatomy Museum In Gowanus Has Closed; ‘Rebirth’ Promised. [BKLYNER [/morbid-anatomy-museum-in-gowanus-has-closed-rebirth-promised/]] –Second

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National Grid Customers: Here’s How To Save Money In The Face Of Next Month’s Bill Hikes

Photo via PixabayBeginning in January 2017, National Grid customers in Brooklyn, Staten Island and some parts of Queens can expect to see higher heating bills following a unanimous vote by New York State’s Public Service Commission to raise bills so the company can pay for the utility, DNAinfo first

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Where To Enjoy ‘Chinese Food Christmas’ In (And Around) Ditmas Park

(Photo via rubylam73 / instagram)Whether you’re seeking the nostalgia of family-style dining from your childhood or stumbling into the only thing open restaurant this Sunday, we hope this list helps with your “Jewish Christmas” feast, for those who make this an annual pilgrimage. We’ve chosen a sampling of

Central Brooklyn

Photo Of The Day: First Snow

Boathouse on the lullwater of the lake in Prospect Park. (Photo by Anna Typor)It was so nice to have this recent bout of bitter cold validated with some beautiful flakes this past weekend — which quickly turned into slush and rain. But before it melted, neighbor Anna Typor snapped this

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Fundraiser Highlight: Help Kids At A Local Title 1 School Graduate In Style

Bake sale in November outside of PS 230. (Photo via Alexandra Como Saghir‎ / Facebook)Looking for ways to give back to your community? Donating to a worthy cause doesn’t get more hyper-local than this. Kensington’s P.S. 230 parents are raising money [https://www.gofundme.com/ps230-class-of-2017] to

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Brooklyn Neighbors Protest Eviction Of Errol’s Caribbean Bakery In Flatbush

Protest outside Errol’s Caribbean Bakery, Saturday, December 17. (Photo by Ditmas Park Corner)‘Errol’s bakery has to stay! Errol’s bakery has to stay!’ chanted 20 longtime and new neighbors, who trudged through the slush to protest the eviction of a beloved, 15-year-old Caribbean Bakery on Flatbush Avenue.

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Your Ultimate Event Guide: Latke Fest, Ditmas Lit, Solstice Parties & More

The 8th Annual Latke Festival takes place Monday night at the Brooklyn Museum. (Photo via ashday / instagram)Staying in town for the holiday week? Here’s a full list of truly unique local events including a new reading series in Ditmas Park, Solstice celebrations, and political unity discussions — in addition

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We Got A Taste Of The NYPD’s Firearm Training And It’s Pretty Intense

Officer Malone explaining the training process. Photo by Sean Egan/Sheepshead Bites.In the community affairs room of the 61st Precinct last Wednesday night, three officers in tan-colored uniforms set up a big screen, a projector, and a tabletop full of modified weapons to have community members go through situations

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ICYMI: Subway Activism, Hair Blaze, BuzzFeed Profile, & More From Ditmas Park

(Photo by Laz Rivero [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=723562194466901&set=pcb.10154845655902774&type=3&theater] )This week in Ditmas Park, we spoke with BuzzFeed’s social expert about Kensington, Podcasting & disrupting Muslim identity [/blog/art-music/buzzfeeds-social-media-expert-on-kensington-podcasting-disrupting-muslim-identity/] , we asked librarians at the Cortelyou branch

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‘Round Brooklyn: Old School Diners, Light Rail Stall, Fake Cops & More

Holiday cards at the Brooklyn Artery. (Photo by Donny Levit)Catch up on the latest Brooklyn news with the best stories from our sister sites this week: Relive 1980s Coney Island through these tax photos [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2016/12/relive-1980s-coney-island-tax-photos/]. [Bensonhurst Bean] Dining Review: Oasis Diner as on

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Travel Advisory Issued: Prepare For Snow, Freezing Rain Tonight And Tomorrow

(Photo via Wikipedia [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_York_City_Transit_snow_removal_(11312274454).jpg] )The New York City Emergency Management Department has issued a hazardous travel advisory for tomorrow, Saturday, December 17. New Yorkers be warned: tomorrow’s forecast predicts slightly warmer weather (a high of 42

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6 Local Holiday Markets For Your Pre-Holiday Shopping

(Photo via CARIBBEING HOUSE [https://www.facebook.com/caribbeinghouse/photos/a.136363830106220.1073741827.136353120107291/136363320106271/?type=3&theater] / Facebook)Looking for unique, handmade gifts by local artisans — all while avoiding the holiday crowds? We’ve got you covered with these 6 local markets open this weekend, complete with performances,