northern brooklyn

Dec
26
 “Naked” Trees Only! + Mulchfest

 “Naked” Trees Only! + Mulchfest

Curbside collection of Christmas trees will begin on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, and continue through January 12, weather permitting, The
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Dec
21
The Weekly News Quiz: December 21, 2018

The Weekly News Quiz: December 21, 2018

Think you know all about Brooklyn news? Try this week’s news quiz and see how well you’ve kept
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Dec
21
More Protected Bike Lanes in Williamsburg, Park Slope and Sunset Park

More Protected Bike Lanes in Williamsburg, Park Slope and Sunset Park

A protected bike lane in Prospect Park West. (Photo via Park Slope Stoop)Next year, local cyclists will be happy
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Dec
20
A Country Villa in Crown Heights, Anti-Gentrification Projection & More of Today’s Links

A Country Villa in Crown Heights, Anti-Gentrification Projection & More of Today’s Links

As part of some residents’ opposition [/anti-gentrification-cb4-bushwick/] to the Bushwick Community Plan [/residents-propose-bushwick-community-plan-for-rezoning-to-tame-development/], a large anti-gentrification message was on the
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Dec
20
Disappointed By Waterfront Development, Greenpoint Residents Look For Answers

Disappointed By Waterfront Development, Greenpoint Residents Look For Answers

Construction at Greenpoint Landing continues apace, with a second tower rising next to One Blue Slip (Paul Stremple/Bklyner)GREENPOINT
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Dec
20
Weekend Art Events: Dec. 21-23 (Carols, Opera, Salsa & More)

Weekend Art Events: Dec. 21-23 (Carols, Opera, Salsa & More)

The weekend before Christmas is on the quieter side, but you can still celebrate the winter solstice, sing along to
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Dec
19
Rose Wolf Coffee Opens in East Williamsburg

Rose Wolf Coffee Opens in East Williamsburg

The art adorning the front of Rose Wolf Coffee was done by a local artist, recommended by the owner’s
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Dec
19
Public Advocate’s Worst Landlords List Puts NYCHA At The Top

Public Advocate’s Worst Landlords List Puts NYCHA At The Top

Photo from archives.The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) was added to the list that since 2010 has focused
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Dec
19

Wednesday Crime Blotter: Arrest in Road-Rage Murder, ‘Tis The Season for Package Thieves & More

(Courtesy: bee721 / flickr)BATH BEACH – A Staten Island man has been arrested and charged in the road rage killing of
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Dec
18
1930s Brooklyn, A Holiday Miracle for Small Businesses & More of Today’s Links

1930s Brooklyn, A Holiday Miracle for Small Businesses & More of Today’s Links

PS 110 seen from McGolrick Park on a cold evening last week (Courtesy of Paul Stremple)Long before the age
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