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Brooklyn Public Library patrons check out musical instruments, like the ukulele seen here, which are available for borrowing at the Central Library. The new lending program, which launched on Wednesday, is wildly popular. Photo courtesy of Beverly Closs

Brooklyn’s new musical instrument lending library a smash hit

A new program allowing patrons to borrow musical instruments at Brooklyn Public Library is an overnight sensation. … Full Article
 
Ted Allen. Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP

Food Network star Ted Allen wants NYPD to fix decrepit Clinton Hill brownstone

An abandoned Clinton Hill brownstone has caught the attention of Food Network star Ted Allen, who alerted NYPD about the building via Twitter on Wednesday, according to the New York Post.  … Full Article
 
AP Photo/Richard Drew

Greenpoint to open new ‘special waste’ drop-off site

North Brooklyn will be the new home of a “special waste” drop-off site for New York City residents, according to Bklyner. … Full Article
 

Car show brings a taste of European high-end cars to Prospect Park

A rare car show was hosted in the heart of Brooklyn on Sunday. The Prospect Park event, dubbed CarPark Cars & Coffee, demonstrated how a public park can be an ideal location to display fine tuned cars. … Full Article
 
Connelly and Paul Bettany, seen here at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala, are reportedly the buyers of a $15.5 million Brooklyn Heights house. Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

Report: Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany make $15.5 million home buy in Brooklyn Heights

Actors Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany, who owned a limestone mansion in Park Slope for several years, are reportedly the purchasers of a $15.5 million Brooklyn Heights townhouse. … Full Article
 
Empire Stores, seen here from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Eagle file photo by Lore Croghan

J. Crew announces second Brooklyn store in DUMBO

J.Crew, the well-known clothing retailer, has announced that it will be opening its second Brooklyn store at Empire Stores in DUMBO, in addition to its current store in Williamsburg, by this year’s holiday season. … Full Article
 
Patrons were shocked to find Armando’s, Brooklyn Heights’ classic Italian restaurant, closed over the weekend. The building was sold by the owner. Eagle file photo by Don Evans

Armando’s, Montague St. fixture for 82 years, closes after building sold

Armando’s Restaurant and Bar, Brooklyn Heights’ classic Italian restaurant, has closed its doors after almost 82 years of business. … Full Article
 
Jacob Gold. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

Unpaid Brooklyn district leader living large in Park Slope

A district leader is a volunteer position, anyone familiar with NYC politics knows. … Full Article
 
Newtown Creek. Eagle file photo by Cody Brooks

Newtown Creek floating bridge seeks Kickstarter funding

A Williamsburg-based architecture and design studio is seeking to fund an unusual proposal for a floating wooden bridge across Newtown Creek in an equally unusual way – by crowdfunding it on Kickstarter. … Full Article
 
Development is percolating along the Gowanus Canal, as recently constructed apartment buildings 363 and 365 Bond St. indicate. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Take a look at Gowanus buildings that activists want landmarked

Preserve our industrial past! That's the rallying cry of the Gowanus Landmarking Coalition, an alliance of civic groups and neighborhood residents. … Full Article
 

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