Brooklyn, NY|News|
City Dangles $1 Million to School With Best 'Smart Gun' Design
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is offering $1 million to the school that can come up with the best "smart gun" technology.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Lefferts Bat Attack: Victim Dies, Suspect Charged With Murder
Police said that Flatbush resident Wade Dixon, 49, was beaten to death with a bat by Hakeem Drawhorn, 30, from Lefferts Gardens.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Here Are Your Crown Heights and Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood Cops
Community policing is active in Crown Heights and Lefferts Gardens. Here's a list of the area's neighborhood officers.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
(Updated) New French Café Open in Windsor Terrace
Parade Café, a new coffee shop that will also serve French sandwiches, opened last Friday on Caton Avenue in Windsor Terrace.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
This Friday: Help Shape the Future of Gowanus, All While Enjoying Free BBQ
A free event this Friday will celebrate summer while educating Gowanus residents on the city's interactive planning process for the area.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Repaving Work Will Close the Outer Roadway of the Williamsburg Bridge
The outer roadway of the Williamsburg Bridge will be fully closed during two upcoming nights, and partially closed for a four-day span.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Don't Forget: You Have Until Friday to Register to Vote in NYC
If you're not registered to vote, but want to cast a ballot in September's primaries, you have until Friday to get on the rolls.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Saturday: Chess Fever is Taking Over Ronald McNair Park in Crown Heights
Attention future Bobby Fischers: the Brooklyn Chess Festival is taking over Dr. Ronald McNair Park this Saturday in Crown Heights.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
5 Things To Do This Week Around Crown Heights
Don't let the heat stop you from enjoying what's left of summer. Check out what's happening this week around Prospect and Crown Heights.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Schenectady Avenue Shooting Leaves 28-Year-Old Man Dead: NYPD
A 28-year-old man was shot dead early Sunday morning on Schenectady Avenue in East Flatbush, according to the NYPD.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
This Week in Brooklyn Openings and Closings
For August 8 — August 14
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
5 Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed This Week
For August 8 — August 15
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Check Out These Red Hook Art Shows Before They Close
These two art shows produced by the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition in Red Hook are closing after this weekend.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Macy's Is Closing 100 Department Stores. Is Its Downtown Brooklyn Location Among Them?
Macy's has announced it's closing 100 department stores. Could its historic retail space in downtown Brooklyn be one of them?
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
191 New Affordable Units Now Taking Applications in New Lots
You have until Sep. 27 to apply for 191 new affordable housing units in New Lots.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
2 Affordable 2-Bedroom Units Accepting Applications in Bushwick
You have until Aug. 31 to apply for two new affordable 2-bedroom units in Bushwick renting for $1,030 per month.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
5 Days Left to Apply for 13 New Affordable Units in East Williamsburg
The Brooklyn Grand is renting studios for as low as $722 per month — but you only have five days to apply.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
22-Year-Old Bed-Stuy Man Shot Dead in Bushwick
A 22-year-old Bed-Stuy resident was fatally shot in Bushwick early Friday morning, according to the NYPD.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
7 Blocks of Ditmas Park's Famous Cortelyou Road Will Be Car-Free Saturday
The first of two Weekend Walks planned in Ditmas Park this summer will give 7 blocks of Cortelyou Road back to pedestrians.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
5 Blocks of Park Slope's 5th Ave Will Be Car-Free Saturday Night
The Saturday Strolls program is taking over Fifth Avenue — all the way from Sterling Place to Dean Street — this Saturday, Aug. 13.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
