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Johnson scores 22 points as Brooklyn Nets top Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers

Atlantic Yards

Nets coach Avery Johnson used the previous three days to give his team some rest after Brooklyn dropped nine of its last ten games. … Full Article

Henrik Krogius, Emmy-award winning editor of Brooklyn Heights Press, retires

Brooklyn Heights

Henrik Krogius – world traveler, Emmy-award winning news producer and editor of the Brooklyn Heights Press for 22 of Brooklyn’s most transformative years -- has announced his retirement. … Full Article

Brooklyn takes its trendy artisanal food to the bank

DUMBO

From cafes to artisanal pickle makers and craft beer manufacturers, Brooklyn’s burgeoning food scene is an engine of job growth for the borough. … Full Article

Five-year extension planned for East River Ferry

Williamsburg

There's good news for New Yorkers who fancy the East River Ferry: The city is looking to extend the popular service until at least 2019. … Full Article

Prospect Park bike lane goes back to court

Park Slope

On Thursday, the state Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed the lower court’s statute-of-limitations dismissal and ordered a factual hearing on whether or not the Prospect Park West bike lane was installed on a trial or a permanent basis. … Full Article

ASK THE D.A.: Protecting your PIN number

Downtown

Following a number of inquiries concerning fraud related crimes, this week’s “Ask the DA” offers some suggestions which will help safeguard your bank and cell phone PIN (personal identification number). … Full Article

'Back to the Lab': Slumping Nets search for identity following loss to Knicks at MSG

Downtown

Will the real Brooklyn Nets please stand up!? … Full Article

First Unitarian Church adds family Service to its beloved candlelight tradition

Brooklyn Heights

First Unitarian Congregational Society of Brooklyn will hold two services this Christmas Eve, December 24th. Besides its well-known and popular Candlelight Service at 5 p.m., a “family-friendly” is offered. … Full Article

Legal Review & Comment: Aftermath of tragedy- more views on parents' accountability for acts of their children

Downtown

In the wake of the recent tragedy in Connecticut, many have been searching for answers and seeking to identify the cause of this senseless massacre. Others have used the mass killing of 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School as a sign for action. … Full Article