Atlantic Yards: The owners of a 96-year-old sporting goods store directly across the street from the nearly finished home of the Brooklyn Nets are cashing out — putting their building up for sale in what speculators say is the start of a real estate surge sparked by the opening of the new arena. Comments (14).

Park Slope: Plus all the other crime from Park Slope’s 78th Precinct blotter. Comments (2).

Park Slope: A thief made off with four “tree sweaters” from a South Slope block, leaving the arbors exposed to the elements. Comments (12).

Park Slope: All that glitters isn’t good for the neighborhood, critics say Comments (30).

Park Slope: Plus all the other crime from Park Slope’s 78th Precinct blotter. Comment.

Prospect Heights: The Barclays Center announced today that the New York Islanders will face off with the New Jersey Devils in Brooklyn in October. Comments (29).

Art: The Brooklyn Museum is kicking off the new year by opening its doors — and handing over its showrooms — to two promising young artists inspired by the museum’s venerable permanent collection. Comment.

Prospect Heights: State Sen. Eric Adams might be forced to pack up his apartment and move thanks to new district lines drawn up by his political rivals in Albany. Comments (4).