A Giant, Accidental, Pumpkin | Open Streets Success Study: Top Stories

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

Charlie And The Giant, Accidental, Park Slope Pumpkin

A Park Slope dad always goes big with his Halloween pumpkins, but this year he went overboard. And he plans to do so going forward.

Prospect Heights Open Streets Boosted Recovery: DOT

A study from the city's Department of Transportation says business located on Open Streets had a far better recovery than others.

Bed-Stuy Calls For Dangler Mansion Justice: Report

Residents and local officials rallied to call for the developer — and the city's landmark commish — to be held accountable.

Arrest Made In Sept. Shooting Of Teen Girl: Police

A 23-year-old was arrested and charged in the shooting that killed a 17-year-old girl, police said.

Woman, 70, Shot In Afternoon Bed-Stuy Shooting: Police

The 70-year-old was shot on Fulton Street, police said, just a block from where a McDonald's employee was killed this summer.