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Site preparation is finally underway and construction will begin this fall on the Whole Foods Market at 3rd Street and 3rd Avenue in Gowanus, according to Michael Sinatra, public affairs manager for Whole Foods’ Northeast Region. … Full Article

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Before the Brooklyn Nets could even hit the hardwood for their first-ever regular-season game at the Barclays Center, the New York Islanders announced Wednesday afternoon that they were moving in to the state-of-the-art arena in 2015. … Full Article

A press conference this afternoon will reveal that the NHL’s New York Islanders will be moving to Barclays Center in 2015 at the latest, according to reports in the Ne … Full Article

Halloween will be upon us before you can say BOO!! … Full Article

The building slated to house a 170-bed homeless shelter in Carroll Gardens was built and may be owned by a convicted felon whose crimes involved abusing the poor for profit, writes Andrew Rice of  … Full Article

Brooklyn “stroller dad” of four William Thomas lived a double life as a doting father in Fort Greene -- and a sleazy Manhattan brothel owner, according to the New York Post. … Full Article

The new Potbelly Sandwich Shop celebrated its grand opening last week at 345 Adams St. in Downtown Brooklyn. Brooklyn resident Melonee Gilchrist, who has been with Potbelly since December 2011 and in the food industry for 15 years, is the general manager. … Full Article

Community Board 2 reports that Forest City Ratner Companies (FCRC) is offering a new job opportunity at the Barclays Center.  … Full Article

A Brooklyn Heights wine and spirits shop and a Cobble Hill art gallery are rallying the community behind a local artist who needs expensive treatment for leukemia. … Full Article