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Also: Big Changes Could Be Coming To Park Slope Bus Routes | Mayor Tells Judge He Has Spent 'Thousands' In Home Rat Battle: Report.

Ellis Roberts of New York State of Pine across the street from his current Prospect Heights location in 2020.
Ellis Roberts of New York State of Pine across the street from his current Prospect Heights location in 2020. (Peter Senzamici)

BROOKLYN, NY — Here are some share-worthy Brooklyn stories from Patch to talk about tonight.

Brooklyn Christmas Tree Workers Coop Seeks To Fix The Indus-Tree

A New York City stagehand who has worked for artists such as Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton is out revolutionize the Christmas tree business.

Big Changes Could Be Coming To Park Slope Bus Routes

A new proposal calls for changes to every Park Slope bus route, a new draft plan shows.

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Mayor Tells Judge He Has Spent 'Thousands' In Home Rat Battle: Report

The New York Times reported that Mayor Adams said at a hearing over his supposedly rat-infested property that he spent $7, 000 fighting rats.

Access-A-Ride Van Hits Park Slope Pedestrian, Breaking Her Legs: NYPD

The 31-year-old was in the crosswalk at Union Street and Eighth Avenue when the driver slammed into her, according to police.

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Early Morning Bed-Stuy Fire, One Person Hospitalized: FDNY

A fire in a vacant building on Bedford Avenue took over an hour to douse, according to the fire department.

Robbers Seek Ice Cream, Punch And Kick Deli Workers: NYPD

The suspected thieves left empty handed after pummeling two employees, police said.

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