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PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Horseshoe seating for hockey puts Barclays on thin ice
The Brooklyn Paper
May 16Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Daniel BushThe Brooklyn PaperThe Barclays Center will debut an unconventional horseshoe-shaped seating configuration for a preseason hockey game this fall — raising questions ... »
FORT GREENE: Father shot chasing man who tried to mug daughter: Cops
The Brooklyn Paper
May 16See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.The Brooklyn Paper88th Precinct Fort Greene–Clinton Hill Jewelry grab A thug tried to steal a woman’s jewelry — then shot her father when he gave chase. The 28-year-old woman told cops she was walking with her father... »
WILLIAMSBURG: Dangerous duo beat up woman for phone
The Brooklyn Paper
May 16See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Aaron ShortThe Brooklyn Paper90th Precinct Southside–Bushwick Phone push A couple stole a woman’s phone and pushed her down the stairwell inside a Thames Street building on May 12. The victim was between Morgan Av... »
PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Head under heels! Prospect Heights do-gooders do handstands
The Brooklyn Paper
May 16See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Natalie O’Neillfor The Brooklyn PaperNow you can lend a hand — while standing on your hands. On May 20, LAVA, a Prospect Heights-based performance troupe will host a “Handstand-a-thon,” an event that asks do-goode... »
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Wednesday: Tenants Rights and Affordable Housing
I Love Franklin Ave.
May 21Check out this event on Wednesday from the Pratt Area Community Council, addressing some major issues in Central Brooklyn, including Crown Heights. The text of the flyer is copied below:Are you tired of soaring rents?Is your community facing the pressu... »
Mission Chinese Opens Tomorrow, Hops on the DayLife Band Wagon
The Lo-Down
May 21On Friday the New York Times reported that Mission Chinese Food, “one of the year’s most anticipated openings,” is set to debut this coming Tuesday. The San Francisco-based restaurant is taking over a space at 154 Orchard Street. The new spot will al... »
Weekend Links: Block Parties, Music, Handstands, and More
I Love Franklin Ave.
May 19ILFA should be resting up for the Brooklyn Half-Marathon tomorrow morning, but before I do, some weekend links (if you're not already racing the half and/or heading down the Great Googa Mooga).- The CHCA Garden met a bittersweet end this Tuesday, with ... »
Prospect Heights Democrats for Reform Meeting Tonight at 7pm
I Love Franklin Ave.
May 17From one of our local political clubs that's working to make local government more open, accountable, and responsive to community needs: Live in Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, or Bed-Stuy? Interested in getting involved in ... »
Rozanne Gold: A Chef Among Chefs
HuffPost New York
Apr 27I've been around the New York restaurant scene for more than 30 years and few names come up with as much respect and affection as that of Floyd Cardoz. I couldn't believe I never met him until I went to North End Grill a few days ago to celebrate the b... »
