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Photo courtesy of fortyseven communicationsA character from a popular video game has come to life and built two pop-up structures in DUMBO. For the first time ever, the Builder from Clash of Clans has brought his “handiwork to the real world,” a press release for the event reads, building two
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Here’s an addendum to last week’s list of new spots to eat and drink [/whats-new-food-drink-fort-greene-dumbo/] in Fort Greene and DUMBO. We’ve got four additional new places that will be opening up very soon in those areas, as well as in Downtown. Circa Brewing Co, 141 Lawrence Street
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> A post shared by BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! (@briccelebratebk) [https://www.instagram.com/p/BV-5D1wDr8P/] on Jun 30, 2017 at 4:47pm PDT The weather may be steamy, but don’t let that stop you from getting out this weekend and enjoying some great events. Just remember to take it
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Via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/bkhiphopfest/]It’s Friday! Though it’s dreary out today, the forecast for the weekend calls for sunny skies and temps in the 80s. Perfect weather for outdoor concerts, block parties, a pétanque tournament, a Formula E race, a doggy fashion show, and more!
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Photo via Nest Seekers [https://www.nestseekers.com/675372/3-br-loft-dumbo-brooklyn-ny?src=4UfY7bG] Former nightlife impresario and current hotelier, Ian Shrager [http://ianschragercompany.com/], recently purchased a spacious, light-filled loft at 31 Washington Street in DUMBO. Shrager, along with his business partner Steve Rubell, launched the iconic nightclubs Studio 54 in
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Prospect Park’s The Connective Project via Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ProspectParkBrooklyn/photos/a.10150175295370385.403398.10150099384115385/10158994561695385/?type=3&theater] Sunday is predicted to be the better day for weather this weekend, which is perfect because that day is packed with lots to do! Saturday has free
Food & Drink
Camperdown Elm,441 7th Avenue (at 15th Street) opens tomorrow, June 22(Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Here’s a list of seven new restaurants that have either recently opened or will open soon. Your dining options include small plates, barbecue, pizza, ice cream, and more. Bon appétit! > A
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One Brooklyn Bridge Park, image via Street Easy [http://streeteasy.com/building/one-brooklyn-bridge-park]Brooklyn is slowly but surely edging its way into the New York City luxury real estate market. Property Shark recently released a new report on the city’s condo market, compiling the 50 top-selling condo buildings of
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291 Livingston Street (Photo by Scott Bintner via Property Shark)Development firm Hello Living will be bringing a new 100-room hotel to 291 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn. Owner Eli Karp purchased the property between Hanover Plaza and Nevins Street in March for $11.1 million and plans to build
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Booms around the Con Ed transformer, Wednesday, May 10. (Photo by Carly Miller/BKLYNER)A Con Edison transformer at the Farragut substation located on the Brooklyn waterfront at John Street failed on Sunday, May 7, leaking approximately 30,000 gallons of fuel on and around the property, with an unknown
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DUMBO (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)Here’s a quick list of a few new places to check out the next time you’re in DUMBO. And while you’re there, don’t forget to check out Brooklyn Bridge Park’s recently reopened Squibb Park Bridge [/squibb-park-bridge-bounces-back-wednesday-april-19/] and Anish Kapoor’
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Alma (Photo by robbiemakeupart via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BS9FJmkDhwo/?taken-at=355739])Cinco de Mayo is around the corner. Contrary to popular belief, it is not Mexican Independence Day (that’s September 16), but a holiday commemorating Mexico’s victory over France [/cinco-de-mayo-spectacle-coming-9th-street/] at the Battle of Puebla