Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
'Woolyn' Brings Colors, Crafting, Yarn and Spinning Wheels to BoCoCa
Woolyn, a newly opened store in BoCoCa, is dedicated to the ancient and beloved pursuit of yarn crafting.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
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Sunset Park, NY|News|
Community Cops Say Crime Is Down in Central Sunset Park
Crime has fallen 11 percent in recent months in central Sunset Park, according to the community officers assigned to the area.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Spend Time With Holocaust Survivors in Kensington This September
Selfhelp Community Services is recruiting volunteers to spend time with Holocaust survivors in Kensington. Here's how you can sign up.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
Free (and Clothing-Free) Shakespeare Coming to Prospect Park This September
An all-female cast is bring a nude production of 'The Tempest' to Prospect Park this September.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Community Cops Patrolling Southeastern Sunset Park to Host Meeting on Aug. 25
The community officers responsible for the southeastern portion of Sunset Park will host a community meeting on the morning of Aug. 25.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Lefferts Gardens Teenager Charged With Murder of Ditmas Park Father
Gerald Cummings was shot dead after recovering a hat stolen from his son, police said. On Aug. 18, a 16-year-old was charged with his murder
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Artists: Claim Full Benefits of Gowanus Open Studios by Registering Before Sep. 1
Arts Gowanus is encouraging all local artists to register for this year's Gowanus Open Studios weekend festival by September 1.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
Prospect Heights Neighbors Want State Crackdown on Bleachers and Woodland
A group of Prospect Heights neighbors are waging a campaign against controversial Flatbush Avenue bars Bleachers and Woodland.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Windsor Terrace Dad Says Prospect Ave. Hit-And-Run Left His Daughter With a Concussion
A Windsor Terrace father says his daughter was knocked out by a hit-and-run driver while riding her bike on Prospect Avenue this month.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Bangladeshi Street Fair to Celebrate Kensington Businesses This Sunday
The 11th annual Brooklyn Street Fair will celebrate Kensington businesses, including many run by Bangladeshi-Americans.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Back to School Celebration and Giveaway This Saturday in Crown Heights
Students can get free supplies and speak with city and community groups at a free back-to-school celebration in Crown Heights on Saturday.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Brooklyn Buschenschank in Carroll Gardens May Be Closing This Fall
A specialty pizza restaurant with live jazz may be taking over for Brooklyn Buschenschank this fall.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Flatbush Gun Buyback Offering $200 for Working Handguns and Assault Rifles
Earn $200 this weekend for each working handgun and assault rifle you turn in at a buyback hosted by the Brooklyn DA's office.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Free Back-to-School Bed-Stuy Bikes Event This Sunday
A free back-to-school event for the whole family will take place in Marcy Playground this Sunday.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
New City Bike Docking Stations Open in Park Slope
City Bike has started rolling out new docking stations in Park Slope. Here are some of the first ones to open.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Shepherd's Pie Is On The Menu at New BoCoCa Bar and Restaurant
The Douglass, a new bar and restaurant, plans to open in September at The Sheep Station's former location.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Correction: With Crime Up, NYPD Hosting Sunset Park Meeting This Wednesday
Crime is up about 10 percent in the 72nd Precinct, which covers Sunset Park. Residents can ask why at an Aug. 24 meeting.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Free Back-To-School Giveaway This Saturday in East Flatbush
A school supply giveaway will take place on Saturday in East Flatbush's Paerdegat Park. Music, food, and performances are scheduled, too.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Meeting to Focus on Extreme Weather Preparedness
Sunset Park activist group UPROSE is hosting a meeting this week where locals can discuss ways to prepare for extreme weather.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
62-Year-Old Crown Heights Resident Missing Since Saturday: NYPD
Samson Ereku has been missing since Saturday, police said. He was last seen in front of his Eastern Parkway home.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
