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Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011

Protesters ‘Occupy’ Clinton Hill financier’s home!

Clinton Hill: Activists demonstrate outside a DeKalb Avenue man’s home to stop him from collecting $100 million in debt from one of the world’s poorest nations — but his family is calling the demonstrations harassment. Comments (7).

Friday, Dec. 30, 2011

It’s closing time for Tillie’s!

Fort Greene: The iconic neighborhood coffee house will be open for the last time on New Year’s Day - but a local entrepreneur wants to save the beloved brew shop before it’s too late. Comments (1).

2011 rewind: Brooklyn remembers one wacky year

Here it is — our scintillating look back on a year that even we couldn’t believe. Comment.

Revenge of the freaks! Mermaid Parade organizers expand their carny empire

Coney Island: Coney Island USA purchased Denny’s Ice Cream on Surf Avenue — and plans to turn the space into an arts center. Comments (8).

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