Thought autumn is still here, signs of the holidays are popping up around every corner here in the nabe. (Photo by Francisco Daum)

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The Day: A Remembrance Service for Alfred Chiodo and Move With Grace’s Fundraiser

  • November 14, 2013

Get news on a remembrance service for Alfred Chiodo, an expansion fundraiser for Move With Grace and a factory tour at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in today’s local news round-up.

Public Advocate-elect Letitia James and other elected officials and activists spoke to members of the community about stop-and-frisk on Tuesday. (Photo by Daniel Lewis)

FG/CH News, Neighbors, Politics, Public Safety

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Activists and Politicians Spoke on Organizing Against Stop-and-Frisk

  • November 13, 2013

Local residents crowded the meeting hall at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church yesterday evening for a community forum on stop-and-frisk.

Council Member Letitia James (Photo by Erin Horan)

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As Public Advocate, James Will Likely Focus on Housing

  • November 13, 2013

City Council Member Letitia James’ allies have said that she is likely to make housing a central issue in her new role as New York City’s Public Advocate.

Pradash Education Center in Kabul

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Greene Grape Provisions Doubles in Size

  • November 5, 2013

Local produce and foods store Greene Grape Provisions is moving to a larger space only a few doors down on Fulton Street.

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The Day: Get Out and Vote

  • November 5, 2013

Tuesday is Election Day across the city. Get news on the ballot, plus a memorial for Lucian Merryweather in today’s morning news wrap.

Pedestrians gather in the street after a car collision on DeKalb Avenue killed a 9-year-old boy and injured his mother, brother and another woman. (Photo by Francisco Daum)

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9-Year-Old Boy Killed in DeKalb Avenue Car Collision

  • November 3, 2013

The driver of an out-of-control SUV that mounted a DeKalb Avenue sidewalk and killed a 9-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon has been arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide.

The harvest moon reminds us that fall is here to stay. Let us know about your favorite autumn activities in the nabe, locals. (Photo by Francisco Daum)

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The Day: Woman Killed in Crossfire and Free Wi-Fi in the Nabe

  • October 2, 2013

A woman was shot and killed at the Lafayette Gardens Houses on Tuesday, cops said. In other local news, find out who won the Public Advocate seat and new wireless Internet service in the nabe.

It was a chilly yet beautiful night in Clinton Hill yesterday. (Photo by Amanda Woods)

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The Day: An Education Meeting, a Public Advocate Candidates’ Debate and Local Exercise

  • September 25, 2013

Get news on a Community Board 2 meeting about school co-location and new schools in the community, a debate between Council Member Letitia James and Daniel Squadron and an opportunity to exercise in the nabe.

Greenlight Bookstore will be hosting the Brooklyn Indie Party tonight, kicking off this year's Brooklyn Book Festival. (Photo by Menglin Huang)

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The Day: The Brooklyn Book Festival and a Runoff Election

  • September 20, 2013

Summer’s not over yet – check out a book festival, FAB Friday in the nabe and information on the run-off election for public advocate.

Laurie Cumbo, pictured here chatting with a voter on Tuesday afternoon, will likely be the new 35th District City Council Member, early returns show. (Photo by Kyle Ligman)

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Laurie Cumbo Likely Wins the 35th District

  • September 11, 2013

Laurie Cumbo is expected to take the seat as the new 35th District City Council Member after taking more than 35 percent of the vote, early returns show.