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Mom: Daughter who died after choking had autism

The mother of a 21-year-old who died on Tuesday after choking at the School for International Studies in Boerum Hill says her daughter was autistic and was supposed to have full-time supervision. The school is located at 284 Baltic Street, off Court Street. … Full Article

Tropical plants in Downtown Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

Plant lovers' bonanza in Downtown Brooklyn on Friday

Hankering to brighten up your home with spectacular tropical plants – and want to get them at a deep discount? … Full Article

Please be cautious if you spend the night in a bedroom in the Gravesend Inn. Photos by Mary Frost

Last chance to visit Downtown Brooklyn’s mysterious Gravesend Inn

Among the many towering hotels in Downtown Brooklyn’s booming hospitality scene, the Gravesend Inn is a special case. The Inn, open only once a year in the week leading up to Halloween, has been the scene of chaotic happenings, mysterious deaths and even an earthquake. … Full Article

NYU Langone to take over LICH ED in Brooklyn Oct. 31. Photo by Mary Frost

NYU Langone to take over LICH emergency department in Brooklyn on Friday

NYU Langone plans to take over the operation of the walk-in emergency department at Long Island College Hospital (LICH) in Brooklyn on Friday, Oct. 31, according to representatives of NYU and SUNY. NYU says it will call the site “NYU Langone-Cobble Hill.” … Full Article

Cory Kennedy (l.) and Chrissie Miller were the DJs at the opening party at Madewell’s Williamsburg location on Tuesday night. Photo courtesy of Madewell

Madewell has made it to Brooklyn

Madewell has made it to Williamsburg! A new store location opened this morning at 127 North 6th St. The shop will host a celebration, open to the public, tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. The event will feature snacks, drinks and music, and the chance to check out Madewell’s fall collection. … Full Article