But the Fort Greene shelter has become a legend of sorts. Neighborhood organizations, advocacy groups for the homeless and seven interviewed residents say that it is infamous as one of the worst shelters for homeless families in the city. »
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.The Brooklyn PaperWe hope everyone had a plentiful Thanksgiving, whether you jet-set your way out of town, or spent Turkey Day right here, in the glorious county of Kings. Either... »
Up at 4 a.m., we left the house early, taking the G train to Fulton Street at Lafayette, getting a muffin and iced tea at Connecticut Muffin, and taking a leisurely Thanksgiving morning stroll down the Fulton Street Mall, which has so many memories for... »
Black Friday doesn't have to mean big-box stores and $10 DVDs. Some local small businesses are also offering deals this holiday weekend. »
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Colin MixsonThe Brooklyn PaperA Fort Greene Baker is waging a last-ditch, 1,600-pie battle to save her storefront after the city repeatedly shut her down for health violations... »
Note: More media content is available for this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Aaron ShortThe Brooklyn PaperThanksgiving is upon us and there are so many things to buy, eat, do or see in Brooklyn that, once again, you don’t need to schlep into Gaphattan ... »
It seems like Mother Nature hasn’t quite made up her mind – even as we pass bare trees and crunch over leafy sidewalks, we’re still leaving our scarves at home on these... Read more »
There were no cinematic turkeys this Thanksgiving weekend. Instead, three terrific new films that looked to the past for inspiration debuted to well-deserved accolades. David Cronenberg’s latest picture, “A Dangerous Method,” is a riveting story set in... »
