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Flatiron

May 01, 2013

Art Made From 1.4 Million Feet of Rope Debuts in Madison Square Park

The park's latest art is made from 1.4 million feet of rope and more than 3,500 gallons of paint.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

April 17, 2013

Former Cascade Employees Remember Building's Past and Ponder its Future

The former linen supply company was sold for $27 million last month.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

March 01, 2013

Bed-Stuy Yoga Studio Expanding With New Juice Bar and Cafe

Good Yoga, at 602 Myrtle Ave., hopes to open Goodies by the end of March.

New York City

February 12, 2013

Look Beyond Favorites to Up-and-Coming Schools in the Neighborhood

Experts urge parents look beyond pricey, name-brand school zones and neighborhoods to find bargains.

New York City

December 19, 2012

New NYC-Based App Delivers Last-Minute Gifts in an Hour

eBay has launched an app that fast tracks online shopping by guaranteeing local delivery in an hour. 

Greenpoint

December 13, 2012

New Shelter Offers Nightly Refuge for Homeless in Greenpoint

The Greenpoint Reformed Church has opened its doors to 10 men, but some residents have complained.

Greenpoint

December 06, 2012

'Grilled Cheesus' Sandwich Maker a Big Hit for Christmas

A Greenpoint-based company's kitschy press puts Christ's face on toast.

Greenpoint

November 27, 2012

Relaunched Greenpoint Chamber of Commerce Recruits New Members

The new entity is a satellite of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

Greenpoint

November 15, 2012

City Unveils Plan for Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway in Greenpoint

The Brooklyn Greenway will eventually link 14 miles of waterfront from Greenpoint to Sunset Park.

Greenpoint

November 14, 2012

Landlord Evicts Formerly Homeless Tenants From Decrepit Clay Street House

After letting the building fall into disrepair, the landlord of 66 Clay St. is kicking out tenants.

Greenpoint

November 08, 2012

Newtown Creek Flooding Environmental and Economic Concern, Advocates Say

Businesses and homes flooded by Newtown Creek should take health precautions, advocates said.

Williamsburg

November 07, 2012

G Train Restored in Brooklyn, F and Q Running Again to Coney Island

The MTA restored service on the G train Wednesday morning.

Williamsburg

November 06, 2012

Williamsburg Straphangers Demand Relief From L and G Trains Outage

A petition with nearly 2,700 signatures demands more bus service to replace the L and G outage.

Greenpoint

October 22, 2012

'Spooky' Newtown Creek Tour Reveals Pirates and Witch Hunts

The tour exposes "spooky" environmental and historic facts about the creek.

Williamsburg

October 17, 2012

Frustrated McCarren Neighbors Plan to Form Own Park Group

The group criticized the Open Space Alliance's inefficiency addressing park concerns.