Central Brooklyn

Today’s Links: Upgrades For The Central Library, Controversy At Saint Ann’s & More

Bay Ridge St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Photo: Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)

Will Adams Run For NYC Mayor in 2021? [New York Daily News]
Brooklyn’s Population Decreases For First Time Since 2010 [City Lab]
Former Saint Ann’s Staff Being Investigated For “Inappropriate Physical Contact” With Students [Buzz Feed]
Former NYCHA GM Is Now COO Of Brooklyn Navy Yard [The Real Deal]
The Brooklyn Central Library Is Slated To Receive $135M In Upgrades [New York Times]
Fort Greene’s Oxford Nursing Home May Relocate To East New York [Crain’s New York]
A Long-Neglected 1850s Greek Revival-Italianate House Finally Gets Restored [Brownstoner]
Brooklyn-Native Celebrates Centennial By Bowling [SI Live]
Industry City Eatery Serves Mom’s Korean Home Cooking [New York Times]
Great Cheap Eats At An Uzbek Teahouse And A Fort Greene Sandwich Counter [Eater]
Bed-Stuy Baker Pens A Tribute To Four-Legged Furry Friends [BK Reader]

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