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Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016

Good golly, miss trolley

Transit

Sunset Parkers lash out against trolley plan

They’re calling it a streetcar named displacement. Comment
Transit ►Video

Railroaded! City’s streetcar promo video twisted activist’s words

He says the city used his critique out of context in a promotional video — making it look like he supported the very plan he is fighting against. Comment
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Lublin Dental Center
Coney Island

Coney Islanders push back against planned shelter, citing land’s possible contamination

The city must conduct full-scale environmental tests on the proposed site of a homeless shelter in Coney Island, locals are demanding. Comment
Park Slope

Farce awakens: Comedians re-write ‘Star Wars’ and other classic films

See “Star Wars” like you’ve never seen it before — just like the writer! Comment
Crown Heights

Friends with privileges: Childhood pals host ‘Brown Privilege’ comedy show

It’s time to check your Privilege! Comment
Not for Nuthin’

Embry-no! Frozen baby battle utterly childish

And our columnist cannot keep all her questions on ice! Comment

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016

Development

City floats new 300-seat school for former Sunset Park market

It’s an effort to chip away at the more than 2,600 seats needed to reverse overcrowding in the district. Comments (1)
Eyeglass Direct
Marine Park

‘Lotts’ of Christmas cheer at Marine Park tree-lighting

It’s a beloved holiday tradition! Comment
Greenpoint ►Video

Queen-sized shred: The Struts bring arena-style rock to Greenpoint club

They’re strutting their stuff! Comment
Flatbush

Cocoa is Flatbush tree-lighting’s brightest star

It’s a beloved holiday tradition! Comment
Fort Greene

Blackbirds bounce back with big-time win over St. John’s

Long Island University wrapped up a month-long road trip with a pair of disappointing losses, but the Blackbirds regained their footing with a victory over St. John’s at Barclays Center on Dec. 11. Comment
High School Sports

Kicking it: 2016 All-Brooklyn boys’ soccer honors

Brooklyn didn’t bring home any championships this season, but Kings County was full of talent this fall. So, here they are, the best and brightest of boys soccer. Comment
Crown Heights

Heartfelt effort: Basketball strengthens Crown Heights native’s weak ticker

Basketball literally saved his life. Comment
High School Sports

Lions comeback roar silenced by Hayes

The comeback came up short. Comment
High School Sports

Destiny fulfilled: South Shore star commits to UMass

She’s ready for fresh air, wide-open spaces, and a brand-new basketball challenge. Comment

Monday, Dec. 12, 2016

Bay Ridge

Zed-letter day! Pols back Verrazano-Narrows name fix

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority must fix a 50-year-old typo, according to area pols. Comments (2)

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Transit

Tonight! Weigh in on the streetcar plan in Sunset Park

Locals can weigh in on the mayor’s proposed $2.5-billion, Sunset Park-to-Queens streetcar project at a meeting in Sunset Park tonight. Comments (2)
Bay Ridge

Local leaders to start ‘homeless taskforce’

They say the city isn’t doing enough, and they want to help. Comments (5)
Mill Basin

Pork pulled! Mill Basin gets a kosher barbecue restaurant

It’s a meat-zvah! Comments (4)
Marine Park

Santa touches down in Marine Park

It’s beloved holiday tradition! Comment
Transit

Red alert! No weekend 2, 3 trains in Brooklyn starting spring next year

But 4 and 5 trains will run locally. Comments (1)
Cobble Hill

Wild cards: ‘Spank the Yeti’ game creators make naughty fun

Talk about a stacked deck! Comments (1)

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016

Letters

Pol needs to read his history

A reader reacts to a letter from Bay Ridge’s Coucnilman. Comments (3)

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