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Local Politicians want harsher charges in anti-Israel protest assault at arena

Local officials are pleased after the police announced the arrest of a suspect in an alleged anti-Semitic attack, but also concerned over the failure to charge the suspect with a hate crime. … Full Article
 
Who will buy the controlling stake in Barclays Center? It's about to be put up for sale, Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal reported Monday.

Forest City Enterprises selling its Barclays Center stake

Bye Bye Barclays! Or should we say, Buy Buy Barclays? … Full Article
 
Shown are some of the old “stickball” boys of Brooklyn.

Documentary recalls ‘Stickball’ era of Brooklyn

An award-winning documentary recalling the bygone “stickball” era of Brooklyn has landed a distribution deal with a new company cataloging important films relating to the borough. … Full Article
 
The Joy of Torah Captured in 73 Seconds

VIDEO: Simchat Torah in Brooklyn Heights

Remsen St. became a block party on Thursday night as members of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue and Congregation B'nai Avraham spilled out onto the street to dance with Torah scrolls. They were celebrating Simchat Torah (or Joy of Torah). … Full Article
 
LeFrak Center at Lakeside

Prospect Park’s 2014 ice skating season kicks off Oct. 25

Prospect Park’s amazing skating pavilion, the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, is kicking off its second ice skating season on Saturday, Oct. 25 (weather permitting). … Full Article
 
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray have rented out their Park Slope home.

Mayor de Blasio rents out his Brooklyn home

New York's First Family has rented out their Brooklyn home. A spokeswoman for Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray confirmed they received their asking price of $4,975 a month. … Full Article
 
Dancer and choreographer Faustin Linyekula lives and works in Kisangani, in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. His Brooklyn performance will take place on Oct. 24.

BRIC and 651 ARTS present work by celebrated African choreographers

BRIC and 651 ARTS, two venerable Downtown Brooklyn arts organizations, have collaborated to present “Look Back, Dance Forward: Tales of Home | Congo/Mozambique,” two nights of dance-theater featuring work by celebrated contemporary African choreographers. … Full Article
 
Eight-year-old Amaru Tupacyupanqui will perform a piano solo at the Nov. 2 concert.

‘Gotta Sing' Concert to feature young Brooklyn pianist

Brooklyn’s Regina Opera Company will continue its 45th season with a Nov. 2 “Gotta Sing" Concert, featuring classical music and opera and Broadway favorites. … Full Article
 
Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Photo ©2014 Google Maps

Pratt student jumps to her death in Brooklyn

An art student at Pratt Institute jumped from a Brooklyn residence hall late Wednesday, sources told the Brooklyn Eagle. An NYPD spokesperson said there was “no criminality involved.” Mareena Jacob, 20,  jumped from a terrace on Willoughby Ave. at about 6 p.m. … Full Article
 
Michael LaRose Jr., son of Brooklyn Supreme Court clerk Michael LaRose Sr., sustained serious spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident that occurred on July 15. LaRose Jr. was on his way to work in Seattle when he was hit by a car.

Son of Brooklyn court clerk paralyzed after motorcycle accident

Michael LaRose Jr. was on his motorcycle on a four-lane highway, on his way to work in Seattle last July, when a car coming in the opposite direction made a left turn and hit him head on. That day changed his life and his family members’ lives forever. … Full Article
 

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