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Deron Williams, Brook Lopez and the Nets turned the Brooklyn blackout into a blowout, beating the Chicago Bulls 106-89 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their playoff series. … Full Article

Jonathan Marvel of Rogers Marvel Architects presented to a Community Board 2 subcommittee Thursday night a set of renderings for St. … Full Article

Our borough's first major pro sports franchise since the Dodgers abandoned us in 1957 has its first playoff game on Saturday night (8 p.m., ESPN) on the corners of Atlantic and Flatbush avenues. … Full Article

By Paula Katinas Campaign finance reform is in the air in Albany. In the most recent development, Assemblyman Joseph Lentol (D-Greenpoint) said he will sponsor legislation to reform campaign finance laws to make the campaign system more equitable and fair. … Full Article

If you thought Borough President Marty Markowitz would endorse any of his fellow Brooklynites in the mayor’s race, fuhgeddaboutit! … Full Article

Brooklyn is already one of the hottest brands in the world – note the skyrocketing popularity of Brooklyn-themed clothing, beer, pickles and pizza – and now a group of artists and “branding experts” wants to make it official with a crowd-sourced graphic identity campaign. … Full Article

The Brooklyn Nets don't have to deal with defending NBA champion Miami unless they get past the Chicago Bulls in their best-of-seven opening round NBA playoff series, which kicks off Saturday night (8 p.m., ESPN) on the corners of Atlantic and Flatbush Avenues. … Full Article

The 86th annual New York Golden Gloves Finals will be held this Thursday and Friday evenings at 7 and 7:30 p.m., respectively, at Barclays Center.  The two-night spectacle will showcase 25 amateur bouts,  … Full Article

The list of artists who have played Barclays Center or are scheduled to play there later this year ranks right up there with any arena in the country: Andrea Bocelli, The Who, Bob Dylan, Jay-Z, Beyonce, Depeche Mode, Neil Young, Just … Full Article

Puppetry Arts charitable arts organization will host its annual 5th Avenue Family Festival in Park Slope, Brooklyn on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. –3 p.m. … Full Article