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Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn

April 30, 2013

LIU Softball Player Overcomes Back-to-Back Injuries to Lead Team

Back on the diamond for the first time since 2010, Lauren Morizi is batting .407 for the Blackbirds.

Fort Greene

March 20, 2013

LIU Blackbirds Beat Odds to Become Brooklyn's Pride at March Madness

The Blackbirds face James Madison Wednesday night after a rough season on and off the court.

South Ozone Park

February 24, 2013

Family Mourns Marisha Cheong at Funeral, Without Boyfriend

Family and friends of 24-year-old Marisha Cheong mourned her at a funeral Saturday.

Jamaica

February 18, 2013

College Student Found Dead In Rockaways Remembered as Rising Design Star

Marisha Cheong had plans of owning an interior design firm before she vanished and was found dead.

Downtown Brooklyn

October 09, 2012

Reel Sisters Film Festival Celebrates Women Filmmakers of Color

The film festival celebrates 15 years in Brooklyn this years.

Fort Greene

September 05, 2012

Kids Chosen for Brooklyn Nets Dance Team After Open-Call Auditions

Kids danced their hearts out Friday vying for a spot on new dance team, 'Brooklyn Nets Kids.'

Fort Greene

August 24, 2012

Young Dancers Audition for 'Brooklyn Nets Kids' Dance Team

The Brooklyn Nets are looking for kids to perform at weekend home games at the Barclays Center.

Fort Greene

August 20, 2012

LIU Women's Soccer Team Opens Season Hoping to Defend Championship Title

The Blackbirds are in a strong position to come out on top again this season.

Downtown Brooklyn

July 31, 2012

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership Aims to Make 'DoBro' Next Great College Town

The Downtown Brooklyn area has more college students than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Fort Greene

July 11, 2012

A Passion for Cricket Fuels Long Island University's First Team

Long Island University has launched its first-ever cricket team.

Downtown Brooklyn

June 29, 2012

Brooklyn Speaks With a Proud Stutter

Stutterers find a community in Brooklyn.

Harlem

February 01, 2010

Rice Needs OT to Win SNY Basketball Tournament

Stutterers find a community in Brooklyn.