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Williamsburg Brunch Go-To, Rabbithole, Closes After 15 Years of Service

Williamsburg Brunch Go-To, Rabbithole, Closes After 15 Years of Service

On closing day, there was a line of customers down Bedford Avenue waiting to enjoy one of Rabbithole's famous scones and brunch one last time.
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See Why This 90-Yr-Old Woman From Ocean Hill is Known as the 'Nana of the Neighborhood'

See Why This 90-Yr-Old Woman From Ocean Hill is Known as the 'Nana of the Neighborhood'

On Howard Avenue in Brooklyn, 90-year-old Ethel Bruce runs a stand of free items, to help her neighbors who need it most.
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Bed-Stuy 'Miracle Baby,' Aydin, Celebrates Birthday at Home After Nearly 1 Year in NICU

Bed-Stuy 'Miracle Baby,' Aydin, Celebrates Birthday at Home After Nearly 1 Year in NICU

Baby Aydin was born with a rare birth defect. But thanks to an innovative surgery done by doctors at NYU Langone, he's back home in Bed-Stuy.
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Father-Daughter Duo from Bklyn Fulfills Childhood Dream as Contestants in 'The Amazing Race'

Father-Daughter Duo from Bklyn Fulfills Childhood Dream as Contestants in 'The Amazing Race'

Sharik Atkinson grew up watching 'The Amazing Race' with her dad. Now, the Brooklyn pair are about to root for themselves, as some of the latest competitors in the CBS series.
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BK Winner Tyler Drayton on What it Takes to Be ‘Mentor of the Year’

BK Winner Tyler Drayton on What it Takes to Be ‘Mentor of the Year’

On Wednesday, MENTOR NY will name Brooklyn's Tyler Drayton a 'Mentor of the Year' at this year's awards ceremony.
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Skateboarding School SKATEYOGI Expands to Williamsburg

Skateboarding School SKATEYOGI Expands to Williamsburg

A Brooklyn skate school for kids and adults has expanded from its first location in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, to a new site in Williamsburg.
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National Grid Seeks Rate Hike for Controversial $65M New Vaporizer Project in Greenpoint

National Grid Seeks Rate Hike for Controversial $65M New Vaporizer Project in Greenpoint

Opponents of the new vaporizers say the project would harm the health of nearby residents and contribute to climate change.
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Nerves and New Walking Shoes: BK Jehovah's Witnesses Return to Door-Knocking After Pandemic

Nerves and New Walking Shoes: BK Jehovah's Witnesses Return to Door-Knocking After Pandemic

On Sept. 1, Jehovah's Witnesses in Brooklyn and nationwide will go back to door-knocking, after more than two years of putting the practice on hold due to the pandemic.
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'It Saved My Life:' NYU Study Reveals How Magic Mushrooms Can Help Curb Alcohol Addiction

'It Saved My Life:' NYU Study Reveals How Magic Mushrooms Can Help Curb Alcohol Addiction

Two doses of psilocybin, the compound found in "magic mushrooms," reduced heavy drinking by 83% on average among heavy drinkers when combined with psychotherapy, a new study finds.
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It Takes a Village: Neighbors on Myrtle Ave Pitch in After Vandals Ripped Out Planting, Flowers Overnight

It Takes a Village: Neighbors on Myrtle Ave Pitch in After Vandals Ripped Out Planting, Flowers Overnight

Shrubs in tree pits spanning more than 270 yards, from Clermont to Adelphi, had been torn out and left strewn on the sidewalk.
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