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Motorists who normally drive down 89th Street in Bay Ridge from Fifth Avenue to Fourth Avenue on Wednesday morning were greeted with a surprise: they could no longer proceed along their favorite route. … Full Article

Disabled war veterans should be permitted to drive in High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on the city’s highways, even if they are traveling alone, according to Councilmember Vincent Gentile, who is mounting an effort to change the rules of the road. … Full Article

Regina Opera Company, a Brooklyn-based organization, will present a fully-staged performance of Verdi’s "Un Ballo in Maschera” on Nov. 18. … Full Article

So yeah, people praise moderation as a virtue. But really, there is no such thing as too much architectural eye candy. Here is an extra helping of it from Lefferts Manor. … Full Article

Ah, those cherished single-family homes in Lefferts Manor. When they go on the market, people notice. … Full Article

It's A Family Affair in Lefferts Manor. A Single-Family Affair, that is. (What would Sly and the Family Stone think about this twist to their song lyric?) … Full Article

The 2014 Flatbush Artists Studio Tour will take place on Nov. 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ditmas Park, one of New York City’s most architecturally interesting and historic neighborhoods. … Full Article

A Bensonhurst-based charity that has fed thousands of hungry families in Southwest Brooklyn over the years is now looking for help itself. … Full Article

With the cold weather coming, homeowners who need help paying their heating bills can get assistance from New York State. … Full Article

The Narrows Community Theater’s latest show is a production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic "Oklahoma!” that will open at the Fort Hamilton Army Post Theater in Bay Ridge on Nov. 14 and play for two weekends. … Full Article