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Williamsburg

October 30, 2012

Fallen Trees, Floods and Power Outages Remain in North Brooklyn

Residents in Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick remained without electricity Tuesday.

Williamsburg

October 24, 2012

'Martha Stewart'-Featured Pup Inspires McCarren Park's First 'Howl-a-Ween'

Eric Arnstein's French bulldog Lady inspired him to start a pet contest and party.

Williamsburg

October 19, 2012

Pregnant Mom Robbed at Gunpoint as She Took Daughter to McCarren Park

Rachel Massey and her 14-month-old daughter were held up at the park in broad daylight.

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.

Williamsburg

October 17, 2012

City Funding Sought for McCarren Park's Extension into Union Avenue

The Open Space Alliance is seeking a city grant to turn the street to park space.

Greenpoint

October 10, 2012

Stars Take to Twitter for Lost Greenpoint Chihuahua

Myrtle's owner has celebrities posting about the lost pup, whose finder's reward is $1,000.

Williamsburg

October 09, 2012

Ice Skating Canceled in McCarren and Prospect Parks This Winter

The Williamsburg and Park Slope rinks won't open as planned.

Williamsburg

October 03, 2012

Cops Arrest Suspect for Attempted Murder in McCarren Park

Disney Cortez was arrested for attempted murder of a homeless man in McCarren Park, cops said.

Williamsburg

October 03, 2012

Homeless Man Attacked in McCarren Park

A man who appeared to be homeless was attacked Tuesday morning, cops said.

Greenpoint

September 27, 2012

Local Greenpoint Homeless Shelter to Open After Four Years' Search

A local church will begin housing the men who sleep in local parks and streets in time for winter.

Greenpoint

September 06, 2012

Entrepreneurs Go Back to School at Brooklyn Work Space

The Yard's first day of adult classes ever coincides with this year's first day of school.

Williamsburg

August 23, 2012

McCarren Park Lights Restored Just in Time for Kickball Marathon

McCarren Park's lights were restored six weeks after they went dark, players said.

Midtown

August 17, 2012

The Best Remaining Outdoor Summer Movies

Cult classics like "The Big Lebowski" will be played in city parks during August.

Greenpoint

August 09, 2012

'Top Gun' Fans Feel the Need for Speed at McCarren Park Screening

Hundreds gathered for a screening of "Top Gun" at McCarren Park in Greenpoint.

Williamsburg

August 08, 2012

McCarren Pool Seeks Snack Bar and Vendor Proposals

The city has issued a request for proposals for food vendors at McCarren Pool.