Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Helped Build This Brooklyn Store
Rex Heuermann's architecture firm helped build out Brooklyn's Burlington Coat Factory on Flatbush Avenue.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Emily Rahhal , Patch Staff
- Bed-Stuy, NY
I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley but am now parts of Brooklyn including Bed Stuy, Prospect Heights and Crown Heights. Don't be alarmed by the 818 area code.
Aside from reporting, I'm a huge comedy fan and love spending time with my friends. Please feel free to reach me via email at emily.rahhal@patch.com or on Twitter @RahhalEmily.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Barclays Center Strike Averted With Potential Pay Increases, Benefits
Food and beverage workers at Barclays Center were ready to walk out until they secured a tentative agreement that met some key demands.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
City OK's Updated Shirley Chisholm Monument Design For Prospect Park
Artists can now start planning the monument in greater detail — but construction will still require another approval down the line.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Woman In Traditional Jewish Attire Tripped In Crown Heights: NYPD
Police were investigating the incident as a hate crime — just over a week after a man was asked if he was Jewish before he was stabbed.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Willoughby General Celebrates 5 Years As Street Hosts Block Party
'The best lil' block in Bed-Stuy' will celebrate commemorate multiple anniversaries this weekend, along with a block-wide pot luck.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Inside Grand Army Plaza's $8.9 Million Restoration (Photos)
New photos of restoration efforts to the Grand Army Plaza arch show the 130-year-old statue getting scrubbed clean and touched up.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Construction Worker Trapped In Trench At Bed-Stuy Building: FDNY
Dirt poured down and trapped a construction worker up to his waist in a trench Tuesday morning. He was working on a building's foundation.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
New Crown Heights Bar Named One Of NYC's Hottest: Report
Eater New York has its eye on one of Crown Heights newest bars, connected to a Brooklyn bakery and restaurant.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
'Love Thy Community': BKLYN Blend's Custom Shoe Is Selling Quick
Bed-Stuy's beloved juice bar collaborated with Kith and Vans to make a very Brooklyn shoe and t-shirt — and they're selling out fast.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
'R-U-N?': Brooklyn 5K Kicks Off Monday Evening In Prospect Park
For Brooklyn's most dedicated runners, 'Monday Fun-day' will mean hot temps and a 3.1-mile jaunt through Prospect Park.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
'My Love For Jay-Z Almost Killed Me': BK Library Exhibit Art Topples
A boom echoed through the Brooklyn Public Library on opening day of its mysterious Jay-Z exhibit when a piece of art crashed to the ground.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Even Jay-Z Didn't Know About The Jay-Z Exhibit At Brooklyn Library
A hush-hush Jay-Z exhibit opened at Brooklyn Central Library Friday, complete with a replica of his recording studio and his discography.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Wealthy Buyers Are Shopping For Brooklyn Brownstones: Study
StreetEasy found that wealthy buyers have not stopped property shopping despite elevated prices, and they have their eyes on Brooklyn.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Shirley Chisholm Gets A New 'Do In BK Monument Redesign
That's just one of the many changes designers made to big plans to celebrate a Brooklyn icon.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
So, Why Are Jay-Z Lyrics All Over Brooklyn Public Library?
The library shut Thursday as Jay-Z lyrics mysteriously covered the Prospect Heights library.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Young Man Killed In Bed-Stuy NYCHA Apartment: NYPD
A 26-year-old was stabbed at Tompkins Houses in Brooklyn Wednesday, according to police.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Man Struck By 2 Train In Prospect Heights: NYPD
A man was injured after being struck by a train at the Bergen Street station in Brooklyn Wednesday afternoon.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Save The Magnolia Tree: Electeds Rally Behind Bed-Stuy Earth Center
Brooklyn's 140-year-old Magnolia tree and cultural hub are once again in danger as a local earth center faces costly repairs.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Jurassic Mini-Golf Returns To Brooklyn Children's Museum For Summer
Little Brooklynites can putt among giants this summer as jurassic mini-golf returns for the summer "by popular demand."
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy|News|
Inside The Spike Lee Exhibit Coming To The Brooklyn Museum
Some 300 objects will tell the story of Spike Lee's life and inspiration, centering his love for Brooklyn and iconic partnerships.
Emily Rahhal, Patch Staff
