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Cast members rehearse a scene from “Romeo and Juliet.”

Shakespeare theater company offers ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in 1-hour

Bay Ridge

The Bard is getting bouncy! A Bay Ridge-based theater company is shaking up Shakespeare by presenting a truncated, one-hour version of the Bard’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” in a special day of Shakespeare in the Park on Saturday. … Full Article

Both suspects caught in 'despicable' robbery and beating in Midwood

Midwood

The second of two suspects who assaulted a young woman in an apartment building in the vicinity of Avenue M and East 18th Street in Midwood on Sunday were arrested early Friday morning. The other suspect was apprehended on Thursday. … Full Article

Bill de Blasio is one of the many politicians and officials who have condemned the hateful activities in Brooklyn

OPINION: Brooklyn rises to condemn hate groups’ activity

Bensonhurst

The widespread condemnation by most local officials of several anti-Muslim hate incidents in southern Brooklyn shows how Brooklyn’s tradition of tolerance rises to the fore whenever such isolated incidents take place. … Full Article

Police have intensified their search for the person or persons who dropped off anti-Muslim fliers at Shore Haven. The offensive fliers were discovered during the early morning hours of July 26

NYPD steps up probe of Bensonhurst anti-Muslim fliers

Bensonhurst

The Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force has stepped up its investigation into the case of the anti-Muslim fliers found in a Bensonhurst apartment complex, according to sources. … Full Article

The bins become overstuffed with clothing that spills out of them, according to community leaders, who said the containers are also magnets for litter

Brooklyn council seeks to remove clothing dumpsters

Bensonhurst

Clothing donation bins are becoming ubiquitous on Brooklyn sidewalks but the large metal containers are proving to be a major headache for city officials. … Full Article

Members of the 68th Precinct Community Council are pictured with Dep. Insp. Eric Rodriguez, the precinct’s former commanding officer, at a Night Out event in Shore Road Park a few years ago

Bay Ridge precinct hosts Night Out in Shore Road Park

Bay Ridge

Cops and the community residents they protect will gather together to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5 with block parties, barbecues and other fun events designed to bring them closer together. … Full Article

One apprehended, one at large in vicious Midwood robbery and beating

Midwood

One arrest has been made while another suspect remains at large in the case of two suspects who assaulted a young woman in an apartment building in the vicinity of Avenue M and East 18th Street in Midwood Sunday. … Full Article

Anti-Islamic fliers discovered in Bensonhurst apartment complex

Bensonhurst

The Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating yet another shocking anti-Muslim incident in Brooklyn. … Full Article

Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis says she wants to hear ideas from her constituents on how to improve Access-A-Ride service

Forum allows passengers to speak out on Access-A-Ride

Bay Ridge

Senior citizens in Bay Ridge who use Access-A-Ride have been telling Assemblymember Nicole Malliotakis and other elected officials about their frustrations dealing with the transportation service lately. “My constituents are telling me that there are times when the ride doesn’t show up. … Full Article