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Today’s Links: Mayor Chooses Texas BBQ, Tours Of Fort Greene and Carroll Gardens & More

View of the Gowanus from 365 Bond Esplanade (Photo: Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)

The EPA May Be Able To Save The Gowanus Station From Demolition [Brooklyn Paper]
50 Cars With Multiple Speed Or Red-Light Camera Violations Only Received Small Fines [NY Daily News]
The Political Ambitions Of Brooklyn’s Chinese-American Community [Kings County Politics]
Already 5 Years Behind Schedule, The Reopening Of Brooklyn Heights’ Bossert Hotel Is Delayed Again [Brooklyn Paper]
Envelope Containing Mysterious White Powder Found In Brooklyn Court House [NY Daily News]
A Video Tour Of Fort Green [NY Times]
A Guide To Where To Eat At Industry City [Eater]
See Carroll Gardens Through The Eyes Of Lucali’s Chef/Owner [First We Feast]
De Blasio Weighs In On Brooklyn Vs Texas Barbecue Debate At SXSW [NY Post]

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