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Get a good look before they're gone. Here are some of the historic buildings New York Methodist Hospital plans to tear down for its expansion.

Get a good look at New York Methodist Hospital's historic buildings before the wrecking ball swings

The wrecking ball awaits. Before they're gone, gone, gone, take a moment to appreciate the buildings New York Methodist Hospital has targeted for demolition. … Full Article

Brooklyn Women’s Exchange President Sarah Jane Horton. Photo by Mary Frost

Brooklyn Women’s Exchange celebrates 160 years

Before Etsy, there was the Brooklyn Women’s Exchange. The cozy shop, which houses the oldest continuously-operated women's charitable organization in Brooklyn, celebrated its 160th Anniversary on Monday. … Full Article

Betsy, a double decker bus dating from 1931, was on display at the New York Transit Museum’s 21st Annual Bus Festival this past Sunday.

As both transit hub and retreat, historic Brooklyn Heights held prominence

Once again, the sun shone on Betsy as she sat on Boerum Place. A double decker bus dating from 1931, Betsy was part of this year’s display at the New York Transit Museum’s 21st Annual Bus Festival this past Sunday. … Full Article

I've Got Sunshine On A Cloudy Day: This lemon-yellow Bushwick home, which preservationists call Doering-Bohack House, was made a city landmark on Tuesday.

Bushwick gets a new city landmark: Doering-Bohack House at 1090 Greene Ave.

A supermarket king lived on this Bushwick corner. His house is now a city landmark. … Full Article

In Williamsburg, trickle of chain stores gives way to a flood

The lettering was subtle, the colors muted and soft. J. Crew’s signage on its new Wythe Avenue storefront, like the run-up to its opening over the weekend, involved careful steps to avoid too much attention or any ostentatious displays. … Full Article