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On Tuesday night at St. James Cathedral in Downtown Brooklyn, Leslie Lewis, president of the 84th Precinct Community Council, presented Capt. Maximo Tolentito, the precinct’s new commanding officer, to the community. Seen here are, left-right: Lewis, Cop of the Month Hector Santini and Capt. … Full Article

The news that weeks after Hurricane Sandy, large numbers of apartments in New York City Housing Authority and Red Hook housing projects were still without power doesn’t come as that much of a surprise to me. … Full Article

Beloved Brooklyn dive bar Jackie's 5th Amendment has started an official petition to secede from its native Park Slope, according to Brooklyn Magazine. … Full Article

The 18th Annual Toys for Tots drive in Park Slope is in full swing. Donate an unwrapped new or gently used book or toy for children ages 2 - 12 at locations throughout Park Slope from now until Jan. 6. … Full Article

Developer Forest City Ratner says its taxpayer-subsidized arena is grossly overvalued by the tax man, reports the  … Full Article

Brooklyn’s popular Bien Cuit Bakery, which was recently named one of the best eateries in New York by Food & Wine magazine, is expanding to Manhattan. … Full Article

The storm surge late last month caused the heavily polluted Newtown Creek to overflow and flood the New York Police Department facility in Greenpoint, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said at a news conference. … Full Article

After having to vacate its much-loved venue at Regina Hall, the Regina Opera has found a new home at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help (OLPH), at Sixth Avenue between 59th and 60th Streets in Sunset Park. … Full Article

Attention Brooklyn shoppers: This Saturday, November 24, you have the chance to support your local community and “shop small” -- plus get into the holiday spirit -- during Small Business Saturday.  … Full Article

The annual Julemarked – Christmas Fair – at the Danish Seamen’s Church brought holiday cheer, Danish crafts and food, and a delicious hot holiday drink called glogg to Brooklyn Heights this past weekend.  … Full Article