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Real estate investors continue to bet on the future of Gowanus

Commercial real estate investors continued to bet on the future of the Gowanus section of Brooklyn in 2014, buying 38 development/industrial/garage properties valued at $168.86 million, a 123 percent increase in dollar volume from the year before, according to rese … Full Article
 
The St. Joseph's Bears won their second HVIAC championship in the last three years when it beat Albany Pharmacy on Sunday. Photo courtesy of St. Joseph’s Athletics

St. Joseph’s wins women’s basketball HVIAC championship

The St. Joseph's College women's basketball team won the Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (HVIAC) championship, defeating Albany Pharmacy 74-63 behind a 28-point performance by senior Samantha Retas in Albany on Sunday. … Full Article
 
A quiet scene around Bargemusic at the foot of Old Fulton Street. The man on the right is charging his cell phone at the solar charger.

Brooklyn Heights, buried in white

A blanket of snow covered Brooklyn Heights and vicinity this past weekend. Montague Street took on a timeless look, and the few walkers on the Promenade and in Brooklyn Bridge Park enjoyed the solitary stillness. … Full Article
 
“The Iceman Cometh,” starring Nathan Lane (center), is showing at BAM until March 15. Photo by Richard Termine, courtesy of BAM

‘The Iceman Cometh’ to BAM

From the moment he burst on scene, throwing money into the air and laughing heartily, it was clear that Nathan Lane was going to give a memorable performance in "The Iceman Cometh." And he delivered on his initial promise, bringing humanity, humor and audible volume to a character who spent … Full Article
 
St. Francis senior Jalen Cannon became the third Terrier to score his 1,600th point. But after the game, he said he would trade all of his personal accomplishments for an NCAA tournament bid. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

St. Francis beats Fairleigh Dickinson for seventh straight win

The St. Francis Terriers clinched a tie in the Northeast Conference and won their seventh straight game when they beat Fairleigh Dickinson University 70-54 in Brooklyn Heights on Thursday night. … Full Article
 
Attorney John O’Hara. Photo courtesy of John O’Hara

Family of Brooklyn's ‘Kung Fu Judge’ Phillips wins $750K wrongful death settlement

A troubled Park Slope assisted living facility has agreed to pay $750,000 to the family of a Brooklyn judge who died there seven years ago, isolated from friends and family. … Full Article
 
Authors Neil Gaiman (l.) and Daniel Handler (known as Lemony Snicket) appeared in conversation at BAM this week. Photo by Elena Olivo, courtesy of BAM

Gaiman, ‘Lemony Snicket’ share anecdotes, insight at BAM

What advice do two experienced authors have for aspiring writers? That's simple: Get to work.
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Sunset Park BID President Llamil Nunez, (left) and Executive Director Renee Giordano recently presented a “challenge coin” to 72nd Precinct Capt. Tommy Ng. Photos courtesy of Sunset Park BID

Sunset Park leaders give cops coins in show of support

When Sunset Park business and civic leaders wanted to show support for the cops in their local precinct, the 72nd, in the wake of the assassinations of detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos, they put their money where their mouths were…literally. … Full Article
 
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says residents making charitable donations to the families of slain detectives Liu and Ramos should get an extension on filing their taxes. Photo courtesy of Jeffries’ office

Jeffries says IRS should give cop charity donors more time

Residents who have opened their hearts to donate money to help the families of slain Brooklyn detectives should be granted an extension for filing their income taxes, according to U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. … Full Article
 
Coney Island Brewing Company’s two new beers, 1609 and Overpass, were inspired by Brooklyn’s rich history. Photo courtesy of Coney Island Brewing Company

DUMBO gets its own beer

Two new beers, created by Coney Island Brewing Company, pay homage to Coney Island’s past and to the legacy of Brooklyn as a haven for artists. … Full Article
 

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