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Ricardo Tamura, born in Sao Paolo, Brazil, of Japanese and Syrian parentage, had his career as a scientist all set up for him except for the fact that he also loved to sing. … Full Article

An evicted tenant who regains possession of his apartment cannot be re-evicted under the original eviction notice, a Brooklyn judge ruled. … Full Article

Arts groups, health care centers and a sports facility in southwest Brooklyn will all receive grants from the New York State Regional Economic Development Council, which is handing out the funding in an effort to boost business in the borough. … Full Article

For years, residents and businesses have begged officials to do something about non-stop film production in Brooklyn Heights.  … Full Article

The 19-year-old daughter of New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio opened up Tuesday about her personal struggles, saying she spent years battling substance abuse and depression. … Full Article

The year 2014 will be a rebound year for law schools, their students and the profession, says Dean Nick Allard of Brooklyn Law School. Here are his predictions: … Full Article

In a dramatic last-minute deal on Monday, New York State gave Brooklyn’s Interfaith Medical Center an unexpected three-month reprieve.  … Full Article

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the New York Business Development Corporation (NYBDC), has approved the first two loans under the Brooklyn Fund to local, immigrant-owned businesses. … Full Article

Santa Claus has nothing on Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis! Malliotakis became Santa for the day on Monday, when she stopped by a Sunset Park day care center to deliver dozens of toys to children. And she didn’t even need the red suit! … Full Article

In a dramatic last-minute deal on Monday, New York State gave Brooklyn’s Interfaith Medical Center an unexpected reprieve.  … Full Article