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Adding a level of intrigue to the legal maneuverings of the city in the case of a controversial men’s homeless shelter it plans for Carroll Gardens, the city’s Department of Homeless Services has denied that a temporary restraining order was issued by Judge David Schmidt on November 20. … Full Article

At the Rolling Stones’ concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this Saturday, Dec. 8, the Stones will be joined on stage by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige and up-and-coming blues-rock guitarist Gary Clark Jr., the Stones’ website announced on Wednesday. … Full Article

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As sales of paper books decline, some bookstore owners are trying a different marketing technique: presenting the book as an artisanal object. Brooklyn’s Heather O’Donnell is one bookseller who’s betting that the borough of all things vintage has space for vintage books. … Full Article

Kris Humphries has been around for 22-44, 24-58 and 12-70 -- the Nets' record in each of the previous three seasons. … Full Article

Though he hails from the "City of Brotherly Love," Danny "Swift" Garcia has apparently found a home away from home at the Barclays Center. … Full Article

One year ago, the congregation of Park Slope’s Congregation Beth Elohim was given refuge in the sanctuary of neighboring Old First Reformed Church for Rosh Hashanah services while the ceiling of their synagogue was being repaired. … Full Article

The office of the Pope in the Vatican launched its Twitter account on Monday with the handle @Pontifex, a Latin word referencing the ancient priests of Rome, according to Ad Age. … Full Article

A published report says a New York City schoolteacher who was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student has been released. … Full Article

Anyone walking around Downtown Brooklyn, especially near the courts, can’t help notice that there is a substantial community of Orthodox Jews who work, and in some cases live, in the area. … Full Article