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Prospect Heights

May 08, 2013

State Sen. Eric Adams, Retired Cop, Targeted by Federal Investigation

Eric Adams, who is running for Brooklyn borough president, was recorded as part of a federal probe.

DUMBO

April 17, 2013

Seven Brooklyn Images Chosen to Represent Borough in New Postcard Set

The Mi Brooklyn contest asked local photographers to take images that represent their home.

Carroll Gardens

April 15, 2013

Light System with PCBs to be Replaced this Summer at Carroll Gardens School

The Department of Education found PCB leaks in the building's light fixtures last year.

Bushwick

April 08, 2013

Bushwick Starts Own Restaurant Week After Being 'Snubbed' by Brooklyn Event

Bushwick's first restaurant week was created after local eateries felt excluded from Dine in Brooklyn.

Bushwick

March 22, 2013

Bushwick Eateries Shut Out of Brooklyn Restaurant Week, Owners Say

Bushwick restaurateurs said they were unaware they could take part in the borough-wide promotional event.

Windsor Terrace

February 22, 2013

Key Food Vows to Build 'State-of-the-Art' Supermarket Alongside Walgreens

Key Food officials said the new store will be a marked improvement over the one that closed last summer.

Windsor Terrace

February 21, 2013

Key Food Grocery Store to Share Space with New Walgreens in Windsor Terrace

Walgreens officials say a full-service Key Food will share its 14,000-square-foot store.

Park Slope

February 13, 2013

Leske's Bakery Brings Pink Twinkies, Black and White Cookies to Park Slope

The famed Bay Ridge sweet treat emporium has opened an outpost on Fifth Avenue and 16th Street.

New York City

January 23, 2013

Loew's Kings Theatre Set to Return to Former Glory After Decades of Decay

The historic Flatbush theater is getting a $94 million renovation.

New York City

January 23, 2013

Bloomberg, Markowitz Pass Buck on Yeshivas' Failure to Teach English, Math

"It’s not for me to intervene," Borough President Marty Markowitz said of the failures.

Fort Greene

January 21, 2013

Hundreds Pack BAM for Civil Rights Leader's 'Inspirational' MLK Day Speech

Harry Belafonte spoke at BAM's 27th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

Navy Yard

December 21, 2012

Brooklyn Navy Yard Names New Developer for Historic Admiral's Row

Brooklyn Navy Yard named Blumenfeld Development Group to develop Admiral's Row.

Downtown Brooklyn

December 18, 2012

Brooklyn Borough President Honors Two Life-Saving Straphangers

Marty Markowitz honored two straphangers who pulled a man from the tracks on Dec. 6.

Carroll Gardens

October 18, 2012

Local Pols Blast Proposal to Install Carroll Gardens Homeless Shelter

Elected officials sent a letter to the DHS commissioner demanding more time for community feedback.

Downtown Brooklyn

October 08, 2012

Barbra Streisand Impersonators Welcome Diva to her Home Borough

The winner of a Babs impersonator contest in Downtown Brooklyn will get tickets to her show.