This Week In Fort Greene & Clinton Hill

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Here are some stories you may have missed this past week:

• A teacher at Brooklyn Technical High School was arrested this week after allegedly sending a photo of his genitals to a 16-year-old student.

• Cops are on the hunt for three men believed to be involved in a shooting near Alibi on Dekalb Avenue.

• The body of a 58-year-old man was found floating in the water near the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

• Children’s boutique Hank & JoJo is expanding as all ages home and fashion destination “Fort Greene General Store.”

• Another new nosh spot is coming to Myrtle Avenue in October, when Chance 11 Bar and Grill spinoff “Brooklyn Eats” is expected to open for business.

• Bed bugs were found on a train at the Dekalb subway stop.

• Pedestrians walking on Myrtle Avenue will have safer trips (and more fun!) soon, thanks to changes happening at two busy portions of the road.

• Police are looking for an alleged burglar who bought groceries using an app on a stolen cell phone.

• Construction updates at a former Fulton Street funeral parlor, and a dilapidated Greene Avenue brownstone.

• Community Board 2 approved a ramp at Emmanuel Baptist Church last week that should make the church more accessible for locals.

• Don’t miss out on your scoop of summer with our list of local spots to grab some ice cream.

• If you were at Baba Cool on a coffee date last weekend, your original suitor might have some competition.

Photo by Francisco Daum