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Park Slope’s Community Bookstore and Congregation Beth Elohim, two historic Park Slope institutions, have partnered to host a monthly literary series at the Congregation called Brooklyn By The Book. … Full Article

President Barack Obama wants all 50 states to provide pre-kindergarten schools for 4-year-olds, a plan that the White House says will result in better prepared students and ultimately a more educated workforce. … Full Article

Two Brooklyn firehouses, both of which are still in active use by the FDNY, are among five that were designated Tuesday as city landmarks by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.  … Full Article

The Sunset Park waterfront would undergo a re-development similar to the renaissance of the Brooklyn Navy Yard under a plan Council Speaker Christine Quinn outlined in her State of the City Address on Feb.11. … Full Article

BIDDEFORD, Maine— A rare 148-year-old baseball card discovered at a rural Maine yard sale has been auctioned for $92,000. … Full Article

The man who first brought you the idea of posting calorie counts on McDonald’s menu is calling together a group of health experts for an “obesity summit” to discuss ways to encourage weight loss. … Full Article

Now that she has won an Emmy, Brooklyn Heights' Lena Dunham stands to win a lot more awards. … Full Article

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Leske’s Bakery, the legendary sweet shop in Bay Ridge, will open a second store in Park Slope, giving residents of that community the chance to enjoy butter cookies, cheesecakes, black and white cookies, Danish pastries and other delicious treats. … Full Article

The New York and Long Island Stone Company Coignet Building in Gowanus – which today is quite dilapidated and covered in graffiti – is the earliest known concrete building in New York City and was designated with landmark status in 2006. It’s also for sale. … Full Article

Councilwoman Sara Gonzalez has received plenty of awards during her time in public office. But has she ever been serenaded by a mariachi band? She soon will be! … Full Article