Fire At Oldest High School, Met Gala Proposal | BK Week In Review

Brooklyn, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Brooklyn Patch this week.

2 Hurt In Fire At NYC's Oldest High School Building In Bed-Stuy: FDNY

The Nostrand Avenue building — now home to the Brooklyn Adult Learning Center — was once the historic Girls' High School.

Fatal Brooklyn Nightclub Shootout Spurred By Robbery Of Officer: Feds

A man who tried to rob a Park Police Officer — spurring a shootout where three people were hit — pleaded guilty Thursday, officials said.

Oversight Panel Cleared To Discipline Cop In East NY Killing: Family

The NYPD — rebuffing its own union — will let a the CCRB pursue its case against the cop who shot Delrawn Small in 2016, family said.

'Caveman' Capitol Rioter, BK Judge's Son Gets 8 Months In Prison: Feds

Aaron Mostofsky — the subject of a meme in a fur coat — was sentenced this week for the U.S. Capitol insurrection, prosecutors announced.

Help Fix The Little Free Library At CHiPS In Park Slope This Weekend

The library door is broken, the paint has faded and it's been stuffed with trash. Now, local can help restore the free book exchange.

Pacific Park Complexes Drive Up Rents Near Atlantic Ave Station: Study

Two recently-opened buildings in the massive Pacific Park development are among the reason rents are higher near the station, a study found.

Neighbors Raise Money To Beautify 'Desolate' Bed-Stuy Block

The group — who last turned Jackie Robinson Park Playground into a safe haven amid a gun violence spike — are tackling Malcolm X Boulevard.

'Movies Under The Stars' Returns To Brooklyn This Weekend

Here are the free outdoor movies coming to Brooklyn's parks this May.

Surprise Met Gala Proposal: Laurie Cumbo, Former BK Leader, Says 'Yes'

Cumbo said the proposal was extra meaningful given her recent appointment to lead NYC's cultural affairs agency, which spurred controversy.

Garbage Plates, Wine Bar: Clinton Hill Spots Top 'Hot' Eateries List

Two anticipated Clinton Hill eateries, one serving Rochester-style garbage plates and the other a wine bar, are among Brooklyn's "hottest."

First-Ever 'Brooklyn Book Flood' To Wash Over Brownsville

The "book flood" will let Brownsville families choose five to 10 free books each in an effort to close accessibility gaps to literature.

Bed-Stuy Librarian Named A 'Mover And Shaker' With National Award

Nicole Bryan, who took over the Macon Library just two months before the pandemic, was one of the first to set up outdoor space.

Yet Another Apartment Tower Proposed In North Crown Heights: Records

Developers are looking to rezone an empty Pacific Street lot for a nine-story building, the latest in a flurry of new complexes in the area.

New Park Slope Favorite, Lore, Opens For Brunch

The eatery's farm-fresh, South Asian-inspired dinner menu has racked up positive reviews since opening in February. Now, brunch is served.