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Jan
28
‘Greenest Block in Brooklyn’ Fights for Landmark Status

‘Greenest Block in Brooklyn’ Fights for Landmark Status

300 East 25th Street Block. Courtesy of the Historic Districts Council.EAST FLATBUSH — On the 300 East 25th Street Block,
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Jan
21
Bushwick’s William Ulmer Brewery Set to Become a Maker Space

Bushwick’s William Ulmer Brewery Set to Become a Maker Space

A digital rendering of the renovated brewery. Courtesy of DXA studio.The historic William Ulmer brewery will become a maker
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Jan
20
MLK Day at BAM: Don’t Ever Be Silent

MLK Day at BAM: Don’t Ever Be Silent

BAM 34th annual Brooklyn Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.Brooklyn Academy of Music [https://www.bam.
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Jan
17
“Affordable” Housing Lottery Now Open at Site of Former Vitagraph Studios

“Affordable” Housing Lottery Now Open at Site of Former Vitagraph Studios

Vitagraph Studios in Midwood. Via Wikimedia Commons.MIDWOOD — A historic film site in Midwood bought in 2014 is now a
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Jan
17
Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Midwood – Everybody’s Nervous

Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Midwood – Everybody’s Nervous

MIDWOOD — Last year saw another spike in reported hate crimes, much of it perpetrated against our Jewish neighbors. So we
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Jan
16
Historic Concert Grove Pavilion to Reopen After Restoration Later This Year

Historic Concert Grove Pavilion to Reopen After Restoration Later This Year

Details of the pre-restoration Concert Grove Pavilion. Photo by C. Paul Martinka, courtesy of Prospect Park AlliancePROSPECT PARK  –The historic
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Jan
14
Historic Jazz-Age Hotel’s Facade Restored

Historic Jazz-Age Hotel’s Facade Restored

Photo of St. George Tower. Photo by Pericle Gheorghias/CTA Architects. Courtesy of Wilk Marketing Communications.The St. George Tower
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Jan
10
Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Boro Park

Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Boro Park

BORO PARK — Last year saw another spike in reported hate crimes, much of it perpetrated against our Jewish neighbors. So
4 min read
Jan
09
Brooklyn’s Religious Leaders Lead the Fight Against Anti-Semitism

Brooklyn’s Religious Leaders Lead the Fight Against Anti-Semitism

New York State Attorney General Tish James welcomed Congregation Beth Elohim Rabbi Rachel Timoner to African-American Clergy & Elected Officials
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Jan
08
Historic Gage & Tollner Returns to Downtown Brooklyn After 16 Years

Historic Gage & Tollner Returns to Downtown Brooklyn After 16 Years

A previous owner, Ed Dewey, lighting a gas chandelier. Courtesy of Gage & Tollner.Gage & Tollner [https://gageandtollner.com]
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