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With more than 20 published books under his belt, Neil Gaiman is a prolific writer – but it has been eight years since he’s released a novel for adults. … Full Article

Now in its 21st year, Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, is making its Brooklyn debut in Prospect Park on June 22. … Full Article

Brooklyn Supreme Court ushered in a new project Thursday requiring all civil cases to pass through a mediation process before proceeding to trial. … Full Article

Saying that the life of Long Island College Hospital (LICH) has reached a “critical” moment, supporters of the beleaguered Cobble Hill institution have started a letter-writing campaign to Governor Andrew Cuomo, and will be holding a fundraiser on Friday. … Full Article

William Curran, LIU Brooklyn’s Class of 2013 valedictorian, will be the graduation speaker for the high school GED program from which he graduated. The ceremony will take place on June 17. … Full Article

Brooklyn Bridge Park is unveiling its newest nifty amenity: A floating dock for kayaks. The dock, attached by a gangplank to Pier 2, will shorten wait times for park visitors who join in on the free kayaking sessions offered during the summertime. … Full Article

It’s the also-ran of Brooklyn Heights retail corridors, second best by a long stretch when compared to Montague Street. … Full Article

It seems like only yesterday that one of Henry Street’s highly regarded destination restaurants, Noodle Pudding, had a manufacturer as its neighbor.  … Full Article

It has been eight years since his last novel for adults, “Anansi Boys”, and now one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, is back with “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” (William Morrow; On Sale June 18, 2013 … Full Article

A former Borough Hall staffer who now heads Borough President Marty Markowitz’s “Best of Brooklyn” charity is now seeking Vito Lopez’ former 53rd District (Williamsburg-Bushwick) seat in the state Assembly. … Full Article