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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 ... »
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... »
No bike share south of Atlantic Avenue this year
The Brooklyn Paper
May 15See this story at BrooklynPaper.com.By Aaron ShortThe Brooklyn PaperYou won’t have a hard time finding the city’s new rental bikes this summer — unless you live south of Atlantic Avenue. Beginning in July, 148 bike share stations will set up shop in DU... »
Rise & Shine: Race an issue at city’s many segregated schools
GothamSchools
May 14At Explore Charter, one of the city’s many segregated schools, engaging with race is a challenge. (Times) State inspections found that some struggling schools lack basic supplies such as books and paper. (Post) Emails the UFT requested show Joel Klein ... »
The day after: What we learned at last night’s turnaround hearing
GothamSchools
Apr 27A teacher from Lehman High School testifies at Thursday's Panel for Educational Policy meeting. The panel voted to close and reopen Lehman. Here are seven things you should know about last night’s Panel for Educational Policy meeting, in case you don’t... »
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Two for Tonight: I'm Not Me at Franklin Park and Storytelling at Bar Sepia
I Love Franklin Ave.
May 21It's a rainy Monday, but don't let that keep you at home this evening. At Franklin Park, Filmwax is launching a monthly film screening with "It's Not Me" at 8pm (seating starting at 7:30). Complete info from their FB page is below. Meanwhile, over at B... »
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 ... »
Ten unusual views of Prospect Park and Grand Army Plaza
The Bowery Boys
May 17When park designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux regrouped after the success of Central Park to design another great park for Brooklyn -- encompassing Prospect Hill and the Revolutionary War site Battle Pass -- they preserved a greater amount... »
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 ... »
Famous Brooklyn Logos
The Brooklyn Ink
Apr 27The Brooklyn Nets logo will be officially revealed April 30, but it was leaked early. To mark the event, here's a look at some other famous Brooklyn logos. »