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Gowanus

April 23, 2013

Dinosaur BBQ Unveils New Mural Paying Homage to Slain Gowanus Man

The family of Raul Vasquez Jr. gathered to celebrate a new mural honoring his memory.

Gowanus

March 28, 2013

Dinosaur BBQ to Preserve Mural for Slain Gowanus Man

The Dinosaur Bar-B-Que on Union Street is keeping a mural painted to honor a 21-year-old shot in 1995.

Park Slope

March 20, 2013

Cops Release Photo of Suspects in Subway Knifepoint Mugging

Police are looking for three men in connection with a robbery at the Union Street and Fourth Avenue stop.

Park Slope

March 19, 2013

New Bike Lanes and Parking Planned for Waterfront, Park Slope and Gowanus

New bike lanes are planned for Union and Sackett streets between Third Avenue and Van Brunt Street.

Park Slope

March 08, 2013

Suspects Robbed Man at Knifepoint in Union Street R Station, Police Say

Cops are looking for three men they say robbed another man in February in Park Slope.

Park Slope

March 05, 2013

Thief Strikes Park Slope Acupuncture and Colonics Business

A computer and heart rate machine were stolen from an Eighth Avenue "integrative health" business.

Park Slope

February 28, 2013

Park Slope Condo Lures Eco-Conscious Buyers with 'Harvest to Plank' Floors

Developers personally selected the wood used to make the floors at the new Park Union building.

New York City

February 11, 2013

'The Americans' to Film Controlled Explosions in Brooklyn and Queens

The FX show about Russian spies is filming pyrotechnics in Brooklyn and Queens Tuesday and Wednesday.

Crown Heights

January 31, 2013

Cops Zero In on Franklin Avenue Crime as New Residents Flood Neighborhood

As new faces move south, Franklin Avenue's problem blocks are getting extra attention from police.

Gowanus

January 31, 2013

Gowanus 'Green Building' Owner to Open New Rental Space and Private Club

The Green Building owner is opening a second catering hall and private social club on Union Street.

Park Slope

January 28, 2013

Park Slope Preschool to Open in New Condo Building

A preschool will open on the ground floor of the new Park Union condo building on Union Street.

Gowanus

January 10, 2013

Luxury Residential Developer Buys Gowanus Warehouse for $14 Million

Property Markets Group bought the Nevins Street building in December and plans to rent it out.

Park Slope

December 19, 2012

$1,000 in Designer Duds Stolen from Park Slope Boutique

A thief stole a $300 Smythe jacket and other pricey clothing from Poppy on Fifth Avenue.

Park Slope

November 27, 2012

Cold-Weather Comfort Food Replaces Local Popsicle Shops for Winter

Uncle Louie G's and People's Pops have been replaced until spring, with eateries selling warmer foods.

Gowanus

November 15, 2012

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que to Open in Gowanus Next Spring

The popular rib joint hopes to open its second New York City location next year.