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Bed-Stuy

May 08, 2013

Kings County Tennis League Serves Up First Lesson of the Year in Bed-Stuy

The Kings County Tennis League started up again on Saturday in four different public housing complexes.

Clinton Hill

May 03, 2013

Woman Flung from Bike After Collision With Car at Myrtle Ave

A woman was flung from her bike after a crash near Myrtle and Classon avenues, FDNY said.

Greenpoint

April 29, 2013

Brooklynites Blame the G Train for Dating Disasters

Some Brooklyn residents have sworn off dating people who live on the G train.

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.

Clinton Hill

April 03, 2013

Myrtle Avenue Businesses Shutter to Make Way for Residential Development

Businesses on the south side of Myrtle Avenue between Hall Street and Grand Avenue are closing.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

March 25, 2013

Black Swan Owner Bringing Music Venue and BBQ Restaurant to Myrtle Avenue

Beast of Bourbon is opening in May.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

March 20, 2013

Locals Hope to Turn Two Vacant Lots Into Community Gardens

The lots need community board approval, according to an organizing group.

Fort Greene

February 27, 2013

Commercial Rents on Myrtle Ave. Remain High Despite Vacancies

There are no fewer than 10 storefronts for rent on Myrtle between Classon Avenue and Fort Greene Park.

Fort Greene

February 18, 2013

African-American Quilting Traditions Honored in Myrtle Avenue Windows

“A Patchwork Story” is a public art exhibit on Myrtle Avenue.

Fort Greene

January 28, 2013

Myrtle Avenue Businesses Host 'Black Artstory Month' in Fort Greene

Throughout February Myrtle Avenue businesses will host events in celebration of local black artists.

Ridgewood

January 18, 2013

7-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck by SUV in Queens

The child was hit at Myrtle Avenue and Madison Street in Ridgewood, police said.

Fort Greene

December 17, 2012

Community Board 2's Longest Serving Member Honored For 45 Years of Service

Rocco "Roy" Vanasco, a founding member of Community Board 2, is also the board's longest serving member.

Clinton Hill

December 14, 2012

Clinton Hill's New Cafe The Joint Opens in Former Speakeasy Space

The Joint on Myrtle Avenue is already packing in locals.

Williamsburg

December 13, 2012

Mechanical Issue on L Train Caused Rush Hour Delays in Brooklyn

The malfunction on the L train at Montrose Avenue caused delays for commuters Thursday morning.

Fort Greene

December 12, 2012

Chez Lola Spices Up Menu, Look With New Name

Lola Bklyn, formerly known as Chez Lola, is the neighborhood's newest gastropub.