Park Slope, NY|News|
Prospect Park Bandshell Renamed For Black Trailblazer Lena Horne
The bandshell is one of 16 parks sites across the five boroughs that now bear the names of prominent Black New Yorkers.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Brooklyn Elementary School Rezoning Approved By Education Council
The proposal includes turning one elementary school into a middle school and changing zones for six other schools to promote diversity.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Nears 50-Percent Full Vaccination Rate: Data
All but one of Bed-Stuy's five ZIP codes were within a percentage point of the 50-percent milestone on Wednesday, data shows.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Street Fair Returning To Park Slope's Seventh Avenue
The fair, set for this Sunday, will include rides, classic cars, food and live music.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Prominent Brooklyn Judge, Known As 'Legal Lion,' Dies At 99
Judge Jack B. Weinstein was nominated to the federal bench by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 and known as a "liberal hero."
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
NYC's Next Major Marathon Will Be In Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Marathon is planning a new course through Brooklyn's streets, the only other 26.2-mile race besides the New York City Marathon.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Hate Crimes Unit Investigating Attack At Brooklyn Pizzeria: Cops
A woman shook a pepper shaker at another woman while making anti-Black and anti-immigrant statements at the Fulton Street shop, police said.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Pedestrians Scramble To Scoop Up Weed Thrown From BK Roof: Cops
A man trying to sell the garbage bag of marijuana threw it from the roof when his buyers attacked him, cops said.
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New York City, NY|News|
Mystery Black Bear Cub Found Dead In NYC | NYC Roundup
Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Tuesday, June 15.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
16-Year-Old Goes Missing In Bed-Stuy: Cops
Rahsean Jackson was last seen at his home on Decatur Street on Sunday, police said.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Businesses Still Need Pandemic Relief, Advocates Say
Advocates say minority-owned businesses, like those in Bed-Stuy, are still at risk of closing their doors without more financial relief.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
5 Brooklyn Ice Cream Makers Named Among Best In The Nation
Five Brooklyn spots were named among the 41 best scoops in the country, according to a recent ranking.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Work Starts On New Fort Hamilton Bike Lane, Closes Overpass
Construction on the new two-way protected bike lane will close the road and the existing bike path later this week, officials said.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Marcy, Tompkins Houses Getting New Basketball Courts, Mayor Says
The refurbished basketball courts, one of which opened Tuesday, are among 15 that will get upgrades at NYCHA developments across the city.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Brooklyn Borough President Race: Pearlene Fields Seeks Office
New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
BK Borough President Race: Lamor Miller-Whitehead Seeks Seat
New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Brooklyn Borough President Race: Antonio Reynoso Seeks Office
New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Brooklyn Borough President Race: Jo Anne Simon Seeks Office
New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Brooklyn Borough President Race: Khari Edwards Seeks Office
New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Brooklyn Borough President Race: Kim Council Seeks Office
New Yorkers get to cast ballots in June for City Council, borough president and other offices. Brooklyn Patch is profiling each candidate.
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