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Jan
07
More Booze May Be Coming to a Theater Near You

More Booze May Be Coming to a Theater Near You

Popcorn and cocktail at Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg. Courtesy of Nitehawk Cinema.Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to reform antiquated prohibition-era laws
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Jan
06
Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Crown Heights

Talking to Neighbors: Anti-Semitism in Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS — Last year saw another spike in reported hate crimes, much of it perpetrated against our Jewish neighbors. So
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Jan
03
Here’s What’s Behind a Missed Piece of Brooklyn History

Here’s What’s Behind a Missed Piece of Brooklyn History

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS—Something was clearly missing from the exterior wall of the TD Bank branch at the corner of Montague
2 min read
Dec
30
Local Pols Call for State Troopers, Brooklynites Show up to Stand with Jewish Neighbors

Local Pols Call for State Troopers, Brooklynites Show up to Stand with Jewish Neighbors

GRAND ARMY PLAZA — After the violent stabbing of five people in the home of a rabbi on Saturday night in
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Dec
23
Kwanzaa Crawl: Party with a Purpose

Kwanzaa Crawl: Party with a Purpose

The Kwanzaa Crawl on December 26, 2016. Photo by Deneka Penistin, courtesy of Kwanzaa Crawl.Several of Brooklyn’s Black-owned
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Dec
20
Locals Fear New Projects at Coney Island Creek Will Worsen Pollution 

Locals Fear New Projects at Coney Island Creek Will Worsen Pollution 

Coney Island Creek. Cheyenne R. Ubiera/Bklyner.CONEY ISLAND —Southern Brooklyn’s sole remaining creek has gained more attention with
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Dec
19
A Pastrami Better Than Katz’s? David’s Brisket House Owner Opens Pastrami Masters

A Pastrami Better Than Katz’s? David’s Brisket House Owner Opens Pastrami Masters

Pastrami Master’s pastrami on rye with mustard. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.EAST WILLIAMSBURG — For the past five decades, David’s
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Dec
16
Brooklyn’s Oldest Butchers

Brooklyn’s Oldest Butchers

A photo of young John McFadden Sr. (far left) standing next to owner Martin Lang at Staubitz Market in 1980
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Dec
13
After 125 Years in Manhattan, Van Alen Institute Makes Brooklyn Its New home

After 125 Years in Manhattan, Van Alen Institute Makes Brooklyn Its New home

New location of Van Alen Institute. Courtesy of Van Alen Institute.GOWANUS — The Van Alen Institute announced their move to
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Dec
12
Role of Art in Navigating Bushwick’s Gentrification Minefield

Role of Art in Navigating Bushwick’s Gentrification Minefield

Bushwick Mural by Puerto Rican artist Don Rimx. [http://donrimx.com/murals] Nigel Roberts/Bklyner.BUSHWICK — It was in the
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