Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Man Gets 7 Years For Trying To 'Torch' Crown Heights Subway Booth
The man allegedly lit up a shirt and tried to toss it into a booth where an MTA worker was stationed.
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Sunset Park, NY|News|
Charlottesville Leads To Increased Call To Strip NYC Of Confederate Honors
A plaque at a nearby church honoring Robert E. Lee has been removed. But a street named after him remains.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Tourists Offered 'Graffiti Tours' By Sleek New Gowanus Hotel
Plus a "speakeasy-style coffee bar" and smart-home tech in every room.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Man Arrested After Following Woman Onto Subway, Trying To Rape Her: Police
The Crown Heights man was arrested Wednesday for following the woman onto a Q train and attacking her at Herald Square.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Citi Bike Should Expand To Sunset Park: Councilman
"There’s a lot of discussions underway about how we’re going to make that happen."
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
ICYMI: Citi Bike Should Expand To Windsor Terrace, Kensington: Councilman
"There’s a lot of discussions underway about how we’re going to make that happen."
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Woman Fights Off Man Who Followed Her Onto Q Train, Bit Her: Police
Authorities are looking for this man in connection with the Monday attack.
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Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
ICYMI: Officials Break Ground At St. Mary's Playground
"It has taken a long time. But it’s great finally to be here," Brad Lander said.
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Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Citi Bike Opens Gowanus Operations Facility
The warehouse space will serve as a hub for repairs to the system's 10,000 bikes.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
These Banks Finance The City's 'Worst Landlords'
Public Advocate Letita James named banks she said gave $300 million to the city's worst landlords.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Brower Park Library Set For Move To Brooklyn Children's Museum
The city budget provided the library with the necessary funds to complete the move, a library official said.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Work On St. Mary's Playground Is Underway
The long-shuttered playground underneath the F train will open next spring following a redesign.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
PPW Juice Bar Is Closed
"Very Juice" enjoyed just a short run on Prospect Park West. The store is closed, and the space is for rent.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Park Slope|News|
The Park Slope Food Coop Now Has An App
One member built the app, which sends notifications about new arrivals, tracks shift schedules and archives the "Linewaiters' Gazette."
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Fashion Workers Don't Want To Move To Sunset Park, Survey Finds
A proposed zoning change could move manufacturers out of Manhattan's Garment District and into a new campus in Sunset Park.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
NYPD Dog Hurt In Fall During Brooklyn Gun Raid
Timoshenko got seven stitches in his paw after he helped bust a man for illegal firearms.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
City Will Spray Pesticides Across Brooklyn To Fight West Nile Virus
The city will spray pesticides from trucks starting Tuesday to kill mosquitos that carry the fatal disease.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
President Trump Visits NYC: Street Closures, Protests And Everything You Need To Know
Trump makes his first extended visit to his home city since assuming the presidency.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Learn More About 'Specialized High Schools' At City Info Session In Kensington
Parents of middle schoolers may want to pay attention.
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Video: Man Goes On Racist Rant On Q Train In Brooklyn
"Get the f--- out my country before I murder your whole f------ nation."
Marc Torrence, Patch Staff