Week In Review: Maggie Brown Closes, Dog Debates, And Free Coffee

Image courtesy of Wei Cheung.

In case the final half-week of 2014 is lost in a blurry haze of belated holiday parties and New Year’s festivities, here’s a recap of some of what happened in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill:

Popular Myrtle Avenue eatery Maggie Brown is closing its doors on January 4.
Off-leash dog rules become a point of contention is the ongoing debate about dog and human use of Fort Greene Park.
The 88th Precinct received fewer crime reports as the year wound down.
Local cafe Baba Cool is welcoming the new year with two weeks of free coffee for your morning commute.
Several local nonprofits could use your help to make this year awesome for students and neighbors.
Fort Greene arts group Trilok Fusion Media won an award for their film about hydrogen bomb designer Richard Garwin.
A Bronx man went missing, last seen in the MetroTech area.
Our latest roundup of real estate rentals shows a market that’s as strong as ever.

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