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Williamsburg

February 28, 2013

La Borinquena Closes After 40 Years in South Williamsburg

The Puerto Rican hub hosted barbecues, movie nights and parties until its closure last week.

Crown Heights

February 15, 2013

Bike Corral Quarrel Pits Old Against New on Franklin Avenue

A DOT bike corral has split Crown Heights neighbors, revealing a divided community along Franklin Avenue

Bushwick

February 15, 2013

New Season of 'East WillyB' Show Mocks Hipster 'Immigration' into Bushwick

The web series, starting its second season, spotlights young Latinos amidst Bushwick's gentrification.

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

February 15, 2013

Fighting Flak from Newcomers, Parkside McDonald's Edges Out Local Seniors

Yelpers loathe it, seniors love it, new management is stuck in the middle at Parkside Avenue Micky D's.

Crown Heights

February 13, 2013

Neighborhood Restaurants and Cafes Cater for Unfussy Valentine's Day

Newly opened Sunshine Co. and Park Place Cafe want to be your low-key Valentine.

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.

Bushwick

December 18, 2012

Bushwick Gallery Owner to Leave 'Saturated' Art Scene for New Local Digs

Nyssa Frank is moving the Living Gallery farther out into Bushwick to escape the crowds.

Prospect Heights

October 05, 2012

Brooklyn Museum Ends 'Target First Saturdays' Dance Party

The Brooklyn Museum suspended its popular dance party, to the disappointment of locals.

Crown Heights

August 24, 2012

Program Helps Young Professionals Mentor Local Kids in Crown Heights

Crown Roots will have young professionals moving into the area teach and 'inspire' local kids.

Chelsea

August 21, 2012

Developer Markets Ninth Avenue Storefront After Booting Tenants

Stonehenge has begun to market a 5,300-square-foot space that was home to several local businesses.

Bushwick

August 13, 2012

Hart Street Block Burgeons Overnight

Hart Street by Wilson Avenue is the scene of multiple new stores and condos this summer.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

July 17, 2012

Central Brooklyn Organizers Mine Citizen Journalism for Photo A Day Project

Brooklyn Movement Center solicits a photo a day in Crown Heights this July.

Chelsea

June 12, 2012

Longtime Chelsea Businesses Forced Out by New Landlord, Tenants Say

Six businesses on Ninth Avenue between West 17th and 18th streets had their leases terminated.

Williamsburg

June 06, 2012

Documentary 'Gut Renovation' Eyes Williamsburg's Real Estate Transformation

Su Friedrich filmed "Gut Renovation" while she lived through Williamsburg's 2005 rezoning.

Williamsburg

May 16, 2012

Asking Prices in Williamsburg Jump 53 Percent

Median listing prices have increased and inventory decreased in Williamsburg over the past year.