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On Friday, at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, Roman Vega, one of the world’s most prolific cybercriminals, was sentenced to 18 years in prison.  … Full Article

Three hundred residents, artists, environmentalists and business owners took the first exciting steps toward outlining the future of Gowanus when they attended a meeting organized by elected officials on Monday. … Full Article

The much-anticipated contempt proceedings against SUNY and the state Department of Health, scheduled to take place before state Supreme Court Justice Johnny Lee Baynes on Monday, December 12, have been put on hold until January 21. … Full Article

Should 16 and 17 year olds who are charged with crimes be automatically tried in adult court? Or should criminal cases involving teenagers be handled in Family Court? … Full Article

It was rough sledding Thursday night for Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) officials as they presented seven proposals to re-develop the Brooklyn Heights Branch Library. … Full Article

The Mod Squad arrived at Atlantic Yards Thursday – and brought a pre-made studio apartment in a box along with them, complete with washer and dryer, wood flooring and paint on the walls. … Full Article

The leadership and staff of Weeksville Heritage Center (WHC) in Crown Heights on Wednesday joined Borough President Marty Markowitz and other officials and community leaders to cut a ceremonial ribbon marking the completion of Weeksville’s new  … Full Article

The Mod Squad is coming to Atlantic Yards Thursday afternoon! Pre-made units for the world's tallest modular building will be hoisted into place at a construction site in the shadow of Barclays Center. … Full Article

Though she now calls Brooklyn Heights home, author Ellie Levinson is no stranger to the world abroad. … Full Article

The Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus, the borough’s oldest community chorus, will present its Winter Concert 2013 on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Church, 116 6th Avenue, in Park Slope. … Full Article