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Is Spike Lee Partially to Blame for Brooklyn's Gentrification?

"I may get in trouble for saying this, but I tend to tease Spike about the fact that he's the one that caused for a lot of the gentrification here in Brooklyn, because he put Brooklyn on the map in a big way, and showed everyone how great and hip and
What do Katie Perry, Dinosaurs and John Legend Have in Common?

What do Katie Perry, Dinosaurs and John Legend Have in Common?

Barclays, of course!! July and August Barclays Center Events Walking with Dinosaurs — The Arena Spectacular Dates: July 16-20, 2014 Times: July 16 & 17: 7 p.m.; July 18: 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; July 19: 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where to Watch the 2014 Fireworks in Brooklyn

Where to Watch the 2014 Fireworks in Brooklyn

The 35th Macy's Firework has been brought back to the East River for the first time since 2009. Start time is 9:00pm. Fireworks will be launched from the Brooklyn Bridge and on barges below.
Mayor to City Council on Changes to Alternate Side Parking: 'Slow Down'

Mayor to City Council on Changes to Alternate Side Parking: 'Slow Down'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Sanitation Department warned against a proposal to loosen alternate-side parking rules, wrote The New York Daily News.

Bklyn Official Launches National Org to Combat Gun Violence

Jumaane Williams Photo:media.wnyc.org After a bloody weekend in New York City where more than 20 people were shot, City Councilman Jumaane Williams on Monday announced the launch the National Network to Combat Gun Violence, reported The Daily News .

White Population in NYC Grows for Third Consecutive Year

New York City recorded a gain in its non-Hispanic white population for the third consecutive year, with the biggest gain made in Brooklyn, according to new Census Bureau estimates.

Shaggy to Kick Off ‘Summer Music Series’ at Borough Hall Plaza

Shaggy Photo: Wikimedia.com Brooklyn Borough President on Monday Eric L. Adams announced the "Summer Music Series at Borough Hall Plaza," featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Shaggy.

Crown Heights Man Shot in the Neck on Bergen St

Police are looking for the gunman responsible for shooting a 23-year-old man in Crown Heights early Sunday.
Should We Get Rid of Grilling in Prospect Park?

Should We Get Rid of Grilling in Prospect Park?

A show of hands by those of you with childhood memories of family park outings-- music pumping from a boombox, children running about freely, adults laughing their way through a semi-competitive game of kickball while Uncle Lonnie mans the barbeque g

Authorities Find Bodies of Abducted Israeli Teens North of Hebron

The bodies of abducted Israeli teens Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaar, and Eyal Yifrach were found dead today north of Hebron Authorities confirmed today that the bodies of the three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped in the West Bank earlier this mon