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The Mod Squad arrived at Atlantic Yards Thursday – and brought a pre-made studio apartment in a box along with them, complete with washer and dryer, wood flooring and paint on the walls. … Full Article

The leadership and staff of Weeksville Heritage Center (WHC) in Crown Heights on Wednesday joined Borough President Marty Markowitz and other officials and community leaders to cut a ceremonial ribbon marking the completion of Weeksville’s new  … Full Article

The Mod Squad is coming to Atlantic Yards Thursday afternoon! Pre-made units for the world's tallest modular building will be hoisted into place at a construction site in the shadow of Barclays Center. … Full Article

Though she now calls Brooklyn Heights home, author Ellie Levinson is no stranger to the world abroad. … Full Article

The Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus, the borough’s oldest community chorus, will present its Winter Concert 2013 on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church, 116 6th Avenue, in Park Slope. … Full Article

In below-freezing temperatures Tuesday night, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz presided over his last Borough Hall Christmas tree lighting in a ceremony filled with steel pan music, kids and warm memories. The lighting was dedicated to Nelson Mandela. … Full Article

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. A nearly pristine Park Slope garden core won praise this week from the city Landmarks Preservation Commission. … Full Article

Green-Wood Cemetery wants to demolish one-third of the landmarked Weir Greenhouse before restoring the rest of it – and surrounding it with a big new building for a visitors center. … Full Article

The sun is out but so are city salt-spreaders as the frozen remains of Tuesday’s snowmelt is expected to cause slippery conditions throughout Wednesday’s commute. … Full Article

Williamsburg may soon be getting its first Starbucks, according to the CBS Local site … Full Article