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Craig Hammerman

Recent Headlines

Red Hook

May 09, 2013

State Sen. Velmanette Montgomery Named in Federal Investigation

The Brooklyn state senator is being targeted in a criminal probe, according to court documents.

Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens

February 22, 2013

PARK Smart Unanimously Passed for Cobble Hill Commercial Streets

The parking program for stretches of Atlantic Avenue, Court and Smith Streets, will begin in Spring 2013.

Cobble Hill

February 07, 2013

SUNY Trustees to Meet to Decide LICH's Future

The Board of Trustees meeting will be followed by a public hearing, Thursday.

Gowanus

December 28, 2012

EPA Releases $500 Million Gowanus Canal Cleanup Plan

The EPA's proposed cleanup plan for the Gowanus Canal is expected to cost between $467 and $504 million.

Cobble Hill

December 19, 2012

Pricey Baubles Snatched During Jewelry Store Burglary, Police Say

The front door of Elleven Jewelry was smashed in, and several pieces of jewelry were stolen.

Boerum Hill

November 29, 2012

Brooklynites To Get a Sneak Peek of World's Tallest Modular Building

Empire State Deveopment will unveil the design of the building, known as B2, on Thursday night.

Red Hook

October 25, 2012

As Ikea Plans Red Hook Job-Recruitment Drive, Fairway Stays Silent

Residents allege the stores reneged on pledges to hire locals.

Carroll Gardens

October 19, 2012

Carroll Gardens Shelter To Have Plenty of Security, Community Board Says

Housing Solutions USA promises a seven-person security guard staff and cameras throughout the facility. 

Carroll Gardens

October 10, 2012

Homeless Shelter Proposed for Carroll Gardens

Housing Solutions USA has submitted a proposal to the DHS to open a 170-bed shelter in Carroll Gardens.

Red Hook

October 04, 2012

76 Precinct Plans Crackdown on Oversize Trucks

Over-length have been halting traffic and causing damage on Red Hook streets, officials say.

Red Hook

September 21, 2012

Former City School Teacher Plans to Reopen Troubled Brooklyn Burlesque

Cynthia Thomas-Dicks is planning to reopen Paris Cabaret on Commerce Street under a new name.

Carroll Gardens

August 29, 2012

Gowanus Grove In Danger of Losing Space For New Rental Building

Gowanus Grove may be pushed out of its current location to make way for a 700-unit rental building.

Cobble Hill

July 23, 2012

Long Island College Hospital Lays Off 150 employees

LICH cited financial pressure as the reason for downsizing its staff.

Park Slope

June 20, 2012

Long-Awaited Community Garden Finally Taking Root in Park Slope Vacant Lot

An empty lot on Fourth Avenue and Sackett Street will become a community garden this fall, officials say.

Columbia Street Waterfront District

June 13, 2012

Community Board 6 in Brooklyn Seeks Public Members

Community Board 6 seeks energetic people from the community to join its standing committees.