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Just one day after the bombings in Boston, police captain Maximo Tolentino held a moment of silence during Tuesday night's 84th Precinct Community Council meeting for those affected by the tragedy. … Full Article

The music director of Saint Anselm Roman Catholic Church in Bay Ridge is leaving “Amazing Grace” and other hymns behind, at least for one night, to perform Beethoven’s glorious Ninth Symphony. … Full Article

Courthouse workers and visitors to Downtown Brooklyn often stroll over to the world-famous Brooklyn Heights Promenade for lunch. In good weather a take-out lunch on a Promenade bench means dining with one of the greatest vistas in the world: New York Harbor. … Full Article

Award-winning writer Colum McCann (“Let the Great World Spin,” “Zoli”) will offer a preview of his forthcoming novel “Transatlantic” as the next author to speak for the Walt Whitman Writers Series on Wednesday, April 17 at 4:30pm in St. … Full Article

Founded in 1910, the BHA has a distinguished history, particularly as a watchdog protecting the quality of life in New York’s first Landmark Community. … Full Article

After years of anticipation, the Citi Bike Share program is finally hitting the streets of Brooklyn.  The Brooklyn Heights Association, which has expressed concerns over the program in the past, is excited for the programs launch in May. … Full Article

On Monday, April 15, St. Francis College will present “The Rainbow Bridge of Light: Voices From the Universe,” featuring poetry and prose by members of Professor Mitch Levenberg’s senior citizens writing class. … Full Article

Whether or not it feels like spring, the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg will be back in action this weekend, featuring hundreds of local vendors. Visitors can enjoy a variety of different fresh food options and can shop for antiques, jewelry, furniture, and vintage clothing. Referred to by … Full Article

The Eastern Athletic Club (EAC) crowned a new wallyball King and Queen in the annual King/Queen of the Court tournament held at the EAC recently. The title of King of the Court now belongs to Alejandro Flores, the tallest King ever at 6 feet, 7 inches. … Full Article

In the first major political event to take place since the scandal erupted involving the arrest of a state senator and a councilman allegedly looking to bribe their way into the race for mayor, the five Democratic mayoral candidates are taking part in a forum tonight in Brooklyn Heights, wh … Full Article