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Acclaimed author Nell Freudenberger is a Brooklynite, living with her family in Park Slope, but she is certainly no stranger to territories abroad. … Full Article

Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation on Monday stunned Brooklyn’s Roman Catholics. The Most Rev. Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, reflected on the Pope’s visit to New York City five years ago, and on his legacy.
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Velton Jones made a jumper with 11 seconds left to lift Robert Morris to a 60-57 win over LIUBrooklyn on Saturday. … Full Article

Haven’t been to BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) lately? … Full Article

BAM’s wildly popular ‘Eat, Drink & Be Literary’ series commences Jan. … Full Article

Earlier this month we featured Brooklyn writer John Kenney whose debut novel " … Full Article

PARK CITY, Utah — Alicia Keys is attending her first Sundance Film Festival to support "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete," which premiered Friday. … Full Article

The Empire State Development Corporation has awarded Pratt Institute at $500,000 grant through the Regional Economic Development Council as part of a series of awards for job-creation prospects in Brooklyn. … Full Article

Borough President Marty Markowitz will issue a citation on Thursday commending Tena Cohen, a Spanish teacher at Brooklyn Tech in Fort Greene, who was able to return Marley — a Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dognapping victim — to her owner, seven-year-old Mia Bendrat. … Full Article