Arts & Culture
In The Beginning, 2016. (Courtesy of the artist)Ellen Chuse [http://ellenchusefineart.com/]‘s fifth solo show at 440 Gallery [http://440gallery.com/] is currently up and running through Sunday, April 24, providing an opportunity to see the work of a very accomplished artist. Her work moves between representation and
Education
Image via cgiraldez [http://mrg.bz/Dg6L1a].A student at Benjamin Banneker Academy (77 Clinton Avenue) is suing the city, city Department of Education (DOE), and a fellow student for allegedly selling her a brownie laced with marijuana that, upon ingestion, left her paralyzed. Student Danieel Buchanan has accused the
Business
Courtesy of The Matzo Project.It’s almost that time of year — sundown on April 22, to be exact. Passover will begin, as does the eating of unleavened bread for eight days. The first and second day, well, the ritual is pretty exciting. But as the days go on, let’
News
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Photo by Alex Ellefson/Sheepshead Bites.Catch up on the news highlights from around Brooklyn this week: Suspect in fatal carjacking previously arrested 30 times. [/blog/crime/suspect-in-fatal-carjacking-previously-arrested-30-times/] [Park Slope Stoop] 28-story tower will soon rise above the skyline in Sheepshead Bay. [http://www.sheepsheadbites.com/2016/04/voorhies-avenue-tower-expected-to-go-up-soon/] [Sheepshead
News
Photo via leilafarhood [https://www.instagram.com/p/BDwoI16zcJ0/?hl=en]After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the most interesting recent stories from our sister sites. Madiba Restaurant is
Animals
Photo via Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition [https://www.facebook.com/BBAWC/photos/a.164058167007784.41892.163926860354248/1016386961774896/?type=3&theater] .This adorable tabby’s name is Spike and he will spike your heart rate with how cute he is. > How could such such a friendly and affectionate
Events
WINE TASTINGS: here’s a list of seven [/blog/2015/10/14/seven-places-to-enjoy-wine-tastings-in-fort-greene-clinton-hill/] weekly options! Myrtle Avenue’s KIDS GUIDE [http://myrtleavenue.org/kids-guide-to-myrtle-avenue/] also has great listings. Submit your event listing [/calendar/] to our BROOKLYN-WIDE CALENDAR [/calendar/] or by emailing editor@bklyner.com. [/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/books.jpg]
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Landlord still hasn’t fixed the water pressure in your apartment? Neighbors stomp upstairs like they are a herd of elephants? Check out these apartments and see if any catch your fancy! 221 Dekalb Avenue, #2 [http://www.trulia.com/rental/3228861143-221-Dekalb-Ave-2-Brooklyn-NY-11205#photo-6] Available: Immediately Price: $2,400 monthly rent
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NYPD probe into Brooklyn South cops makes headlines. (Photo: Liena Zagare) Several high-ranking NYPD officers past and present from Patrol Borough Brooklyn South are facing consequences as the latest corruption probe [/blog/news/66th-precinct-detective-named-in-federal-corruption-probe-says-new-york-daily-news/] to hit the police department continues its course. Among them? Deputy Inspector James Grant, former commanding
Business
Photo by Erika ClarkThe Grand Prospect Hall [http://www.grandprospect.com/] (263 Prospect Avenue) was packed Wednesday night with hungry and thirsty neighbors ready to sample the food and drink from the expansive and eclectic 5th Avenue. The 5th Annual Taste of Fifth was sponsored by the extremely active Park