Sunset Park, NY|News|
Biggie Smalls Will Soon Guide Drivers Onto Brooklyn's Gowanus Expressway
This June, a mural project will put the rapper's words on three blank neighborhood walls in South Slope.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
An Update on the Empty Lot at 727 Park Place in Crown Heights
A new building at the lot will host two families and a business on the first floor.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Baby Otter Joins Prospect Park Zoo Family
The pup was born in February, but just recently started leaving his den, zoo officials say.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Breakthrough Possible in Decade-Old Brooklyn Murder
A rally is planned for June 18 to remember the life and early death of Bed-Stuy teenager Chanel Petro-Nixon.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Violent Memorial Day Weekend in Brooklyn: 5 Shot, 1 Killed
In Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Brownsville, East New York and Boerum Hill.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
5 Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed Last Week
The L Train, the Criminal Justice Reform Act and Carey Gabay's alleged murderer were in the news this week.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Free Livonia-Junius Subway Transfer Coming to East New York, MTA Confirms
Free transfers won't begin until 2019, though, according to reports.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
39 Affordable Crown Heights Apts. Now Taking Applications
One- and two-bedroom apartments are available at 505 St. Marks Ave.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Serial Check Forger Stole $21K From Brooklyn Bank, Cops Say
The suspect's bank of choice was a credit union at 350 Jay St. in Downtown Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Ditmas Park Sex Attack: Young Woman Stalked and Assaulted by 2 Men, Police Say
The men allegedly followed their victim, groped her and tried to take off her pants — then punched her repeatedly when she fought back.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
East New Yorkers: L Train Closure Will Affect Us, Too
Attendees at the MTA's third public meeting on upcoming L Train repairs — this one in Canarsie — had a lot to say about the shutdown.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
NY State Politician Demands Longer G Trains -- Now
Joseph Lentol says the MTA shouldn't wait until 2019 to improve the G.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Fort Greene-Clinton Hill, NY|News|
Fort Greene Park Wins Millions in City Funding
The money will be used to improve public access to the park from Myrtle Avenue.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
Enjoy Classic American Cinema on a Bushwick Rooftop
BYOB.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
New Red Hook Nursing Home Called Off by City Hall
The proposed facility at 141 Conover St. was opposed by New York City Councilman Carlos Menchaca, who represents Red Hook at City Hall.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
3rd Rape Attempt Reported Near Prospect Park Since April
A 24-year-old woman was dragged into the park by an unknown man and groped in broad daylight Wednesday afternoon, police say.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|News|
Jehova's Witnesses Selling Another Huge Brooklyn Heights Property
2 other recent sales in the neighborhood netted the religious group $800 million.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Millions in Improvements Coming to Prospect Park (Updated)
Millions in new city funding could pay for 2 new park entrances off Flatbush Avenue, as well as other park beautification work.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
NYC's New Criminal Justice Reform Act: What It Means for You
Here's what happens if you drink, spit or urinate in public; make too much noise; enter a park at night; or commit another low-level crime.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Senior Picnic Planned for Lincoln Terrace Park
Free musical performances, food and drinks will be provided at the June 15 event.
John V. Santore, Patch Staff
