The Brooklyn Paper Your neighborhood, your news. http://www.brooklynpaper.com en-us Copyright 2012 Community Newspaper Group Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:25 EDT Thu, 10 May 2012 17:06:43 EDT CHANGING BROOKLYN: Century 21 will open on Fulton Mall By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_century21_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_century21_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 15:42:07 EDT ATLANTIC YARDS: A rail solution for Nets games By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_barclaystraffic_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_barclaystraffic_2012_05_25_bk.html Mon, 14 May 2012 19:30:15 EDT FORT GREENE: Jimmy Kimmel says Brooklyn isn’t a punch line — chew on that, Portland! By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_jimmykimmel_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_jimmykimmel_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 17:06:04 EDT GREENPOINT: Artist Takeshi Miyakawa released from custody By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_artscare_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_artscare_2012_05_25_bk.html Sun, 20 May 2012 09:16:33 EDT SUNDAY SCREECH: Carmine’s had it with dog poop, but loves to fight cancer By Carmine Santa Maria Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_carmine_relay_for_life_2012_05_25_bp.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_carmine_relay_for_life_2012_05_25_bp.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:57:41 EDT WILLIAMSBURG: BYOBBQ? OMG! City rule allows Cooper Park visitors to bring own grills By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_byobbq_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_byobbq_2012_05_18_bk.html Tue, 15 May 2012 05:51:43 EDT Seaside Summer Concert Series will return to cramped Coney lot By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_coneyconcerts_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_coneyconcerts_2012_05_18_bk.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:57:40 EDT Booted Boardwalk bar owner to open his own amusement area By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_chacharide_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_chacharide_2012_05_18_bk.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:57:41 EDT BAY RIDGE: Bused in! Dogs from Park Slope, Ditmas Park sent to Dyker Beach Dog Run, critics charge By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/br_dogwalkers_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/br_dogwalkers_2012_05_18_bk.html Mon, 14 May 2012 10:59:18 EDT BAY RIDGE: Ridge food cart war may become legal battle By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/br_cartconference_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/br_cartconference_2012_05_18_bk.html Thu, 17 May 2012 10:54:48 EDT PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Horseshoe seating for hockey puts Barclays on thin ice By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_horseshoearena_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_horseshoearena_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 15:42:51 EDT MUSIC: Bieber to play Barclays! By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_bieberbarclays_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_bieberbarclays_2012_05_25_bk.html Mon, 14 May 2012 10:59:20 EDT MEAN STREETS: Prospect Park West pedestrian islands cost lots By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_lanecost_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_lanecost_2012_05_18_bk.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT No bike share south of Atlantic Avenue this year By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_bikeshare_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_bikeshare_2012_05_18_bk.html Sat, 19 May 2012 09:05:59 EDT WILLIAMSBURG: Cops nab suspect in Wythe Avenue slaying By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_wythehomicide_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_wythehomicide_2012_05_25_bk.html Mon, 21 May 2012 06:02:44 EDT DYKER HEIGHTS: Doggone shame! Doo-doo gooders forced to maintain city dog run By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/br_barkparkgarbage_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/br_barkparkgarbage_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 11:13:24 EDT KENSINGTON: Red, white, and boo! By Eli Rosenberg Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_kensingtonflagmural_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_kensingtonflagmural_2012_05_25_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 05:56:31 EDT CLINTON HILL: Green candidate truly walked the walk — he didn’t use gas for a year! By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_noimpactcandidate_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_noimpactcandidate_2012_05_25_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 21:26:59 EDT FUZZY BROOKLYN: Spa helps uncomfortable pups with massage, mood lighting, classical music By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_doggiecleanse_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_doggiecleanse_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 07:20:13 EDT Boardwalk war! Rockaway repairs have Coney faithful spitting nails By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_rockawayswoodenboardwalk_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_rockawayswoodenboardwalk_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 11:54:49 EDT BAY RIDGE: Public Advocate fires up Ridge restaurant wars By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/br_deblasiocarts_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/br_deblasiocarts_2012_05_18_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 04:59:16 EDT Summer roundup, Day 2: Places where you can fish, frisbee, and fly a kite like a king By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sg_summerguidefun_2012_05_18.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sg_summerguidefun_2012_05_18.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT GREENPOINT: Mother’s Day Massacre! Milk Believe slays two top-tier teams By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_kickballweek2_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_kickballweek2_2012_05_18_bk.html Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT WILLIAMSBURG WATERFRONT: Sweet revenge! Domino partner files second suit against developer By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_dominoupdate_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_dominoupdate_2012_05_18_bk.html Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT MEAN STREETS: Slope bike lane critics: Put Plaza Street West cycling path on the sidewalk By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_plazastreet_2012_05_26_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_plazastreet_2012_05_26_bk.html Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT NIGHTLIFE: From nightclub to day-care: Controversial W’burg venue in flux By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_williamsburgmanor_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_williamsburgmanor_2012_05_25_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 05:56:29 EDT BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: Heights rap fans fight to rename Squibb Park after Beastie Boy By Eli Rosenberg Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_adamyauchpark_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_adamyauchpark_2012_05_25_bk.html Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT PARK SLOPE: Doorman says Slope ‘parking ring’ is real — and necessary By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_doormenconfession_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_doormenconfession_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 17:09:35 EDT CLINTON HILL: Stop or go traffic? Clinton Hill corner has a stop sign — and a traffic light By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_stopandgo_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_stopandgo_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 12:26:21 EDT Summer roundup, Day 3: Your guide to summer concerts By Eli Rosenberg Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sg_concertpicks_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sg_concertpicks_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT GREENPOINT: Nuns and neighbors pan planned Greenpoint bistro By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_greenpointrestaurantfight_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_greenpointrestaurantfight_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT PROSPECT HEIGHTS: Head under heels! Prospect Heights do-gooders do handstands By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_handstand_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_handstand_2012_05_18_bk.html Mon, 21 May 2012 09:40:23 EDT Everything you need to know about Coney Island this summer By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sg_coneypreview_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sg_coneypreview_2012_05_18_bk.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:26:08 EDT THE DAD: They’re too big to fail, but I can’t help By Scott Seger Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_thedaddecisions_2012_05_18_bp.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_thedaddecisions_2012_05_18_bp.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:25:50 EDT WILLIAMSBURG: The Notorious MSG say they’re no joke By Eli Rosenberg Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_notoriousmsg_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_notoriousmsg_2012_05_18_bk.html Thu, 17 May 2012 06:57:40 EDT BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: France says ‘merci’ to Heights veteran — 68 years after the fact By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_frenchcheervet_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_frenchcheervet_2012_05_18_bk.html Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT MEAN STREETS: Rack-y road! Parking spot becomes bike slots in Slope By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_gorillaparking_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_gorillaparking_2012_05_25_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 06:39:55 EDT MUSIC: Babs again! Barbra to play second show at Barclays By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_babstickets_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_babstickets_2012_05_25_bk.html Mon, 14 May 2012 10:58:41 EDT WILLIAMSBURG: Celebrate Brooklyn’s riding obsession at Bicycle Fetish Day By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_bikefetish_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_bikefetish_2012_05_18_bk.html Tue, 15 May 2012 13:56:22 EDT PARK SLOPE: Obscure borough president wins battle against Washington By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_jjbyrne_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/dtg_jjbyrne_2012_05_18_bk.html Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT RED HOOK: Jazz musician vibraphones home By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_stefanbauer_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_stefanbauer_2012_05_18_bk.html Mon, 21 May 2012 06:02:46 EDT WILD BROOKLYN: Neighbors say Park Slope school serves free lunch to rodents By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_ps282rats_2012_05_25.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/dtg_ps282rats_2012_05_25.html Wed, 23 May 2012 08:04:11 EDT Concert etiquette 101: How to behave at an outdoor show By Eli Rosenberg Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sg_concertetiquette_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sg_concertetiquette_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT FORT GREENE: Father shot chasing man who tried to mug daughter: Cops Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/fg_88blotters_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/fg_88blotters_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 09:10:05 EDT FORT GREENE: Knife-wielding thug fleeces guy on Adelphi St. Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/fg_88blotter_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/fg_88blotter_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT PARK SLOPE: Gym rat steals gym-goer’s wallet, iPhone By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/ps_78blotter_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/ps_78blotter_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 09:10:05 EDT PARK SLOPE: Police: Violent jerk ran over man By Natalie O’Neill Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/ps_78blotter_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/ps_78blotter_2012_05_25_bk.html Tue, 15 May 2012 13:56:21 EDT WILLIAMSBURG: Romeo and Juliet survive in modern take on Shakespeare’s classic By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_romeoandjuliet_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/24_romeoandjuliet_2012_05_18_bk.html Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT WEEKEND WATCH: It’s going to be a beautiful weekend for straphangers By Eli Rosenberg Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_weekendwatch_05_18_bk_35_20.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/all_weekendwatch_05_18_bk_35_20.html Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT CARROLL GARDENS: Looter steals eyeglasses out of car By Colin Mixson Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/cg_76blotter_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/cg_76blotter_2012_05_25_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 04:59:40 EDT GREENPOINT: Fresh legs! Young teams upend veterans at McCarren Field By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sp_kickballweek3_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/sp_kickballweek3_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: Bike thief swipes two pricey rides By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/bh_84blotter_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/bh_84blotter_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT WILLIAMSBURG: Dangerous duo beat up woman for phone By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/wb_90blot_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/wb_90blot_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 09:10:01 EDT BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: Jerks punch Jay Street guy in the face By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/bh_84blotter_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/bh_84blotter_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 09:10:05 EDT WILLIAMSBURG: Hungry, hungry robber By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/wb_90blot_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/wb_90blot_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT GREENPOINT: Threatening thief steals hairdresser’s computer By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/wb_94blot_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/wb_94blot_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 09:10:05 EDT GREENPOINT: Thieves punch man for iPhone By Aaron Short Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/wb_94blot_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/wb_94blot_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT BAY RIDGE: Quick thieves swipe bus rider’s laptop By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/br_68blotter_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/br_68blotter_2012_05_18_bk.html Wed, 23 May 2012 09:10:01 EDT BAY RIDGE: Cops: Cash thief caught By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/br_68blotter_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/br_68blotter_2012_05_25_bk.html Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT BAR SCRAWL: New Slope bar looks like your mom’s living room in the 1970s By Bill Roundy Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/bp_barscrawl_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/bp_barscrawl_2012_05_18_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 05:56:31 EDT BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: Who was Squibb anyway? By Eli Rosenberg Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_mcasquibbrundown_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/all_mcasquibbrundown_2012_05_25_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 04:58:52 EDT BAY RIDGE: Kara-OK! New sing-along spot to replace notorious V Lounge By Will Bredderman Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/br_vlounge_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/br_vlounge_2012_05_25_bk.html Tue, 22 May 2012 04:58:52 EDT GOP T-shirt maker: I’m going to succeed Rep. Ed Towns By Daniel Bush Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/bn_bellonecongressrun_2012_05_25_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/21/bn_bellonecongressrun_2012_05_25_bk.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT CARROLL GARDENS: Cops: Motorist strikes man, drives eight blocks with victim on hood By Colin Mixson Read more. ]]> http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/cg_76blotter_2012_05_18_bk.htmlhttp://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/20/cg_76blotter_2012_05_18_bk.html