June 23, 2007: Vol. 30, No. 25
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Fort Greene archive
Saturday, June 23, 2007
… but downzone’s on the way
Rezoning: Fort Greene and Clinton Hill leaders presented a united front before the City’s Planning Commission on Wednesday — despite some internal squabbling — in a push to get the city to restrict building size in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. Comment.
Going up! Tower to rise above Clinton Hill
Fort Greene: A controversial 18-story tower will rise over Clinton Hill, despite the community’s frantic efforts to quash the project, and a lawmaker’s push to make such towers illegal. Comment.
Ride-by robbery
Fort Greene: He wasn’t just cycling for his health: A man on a bicycle ambushed a woman on June 12 just after 9 am, and snatched her pocketbook at the corner of Quincy and Classon avenues. Plus all the other crime news from Clinton Hill and Fort Greene. Comment.
