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The Stoop

Williamsburg–Greenpoint–Bushwick

City’s racking up bikes on Bedford Ave.

Williamsburg: Hipster bikers are shunning cars and leaving their bicycles at nine new bike racks near the L train. Comments (1).

In Bushwick, life isn’t for the dogs

Williamsburg: Dirty streets are among the problems faced by pet owners. Comment.

Sugar story’s grand finale

Beside the Point: The final of a three-part piece on the history of the sugar industry in Greenpoint. Comments (1).

Bay Ridge–Bensonhurst

Neighbors demand arborcide

Bay Ridge: A giant tree in a prominent Ridgite’s back yard has neighbors calling for a chainsaw. Comment.

Is it Bay Ridge Syndrome?

Yellow Hooker: Our columnist attempts to get to the bottom of the lack of information on two recent Ridge crimes, and learns something along the way. Comments (1).

Ridge resident is the next Idol

Bay Ridge: Ridgite Dawn Barry-Hansen just landed a role in “Idol: The Musical,” an Off-Broadway play. Comment.

Brooklyn Heights–Downtown

The Heights’ stroller derby

Heights Lowdown: Why do baby strollers need to be the size of SUVs? Comment.

Free yoga — by the pool

Downtown: The headline says it all! Comment.

Carroll Gardens–Cobble Hill

Big buildings on fast track

Carroll Gardens: In order to beat plans for a downzone in Carroll Gardens, developers are trying to lay foundations as fast as they possibly can. Comment.

Hook amused by submarine stunt

Carroll Gardens: It made national headlines as a bonehead stunt, but the infamous sub drew cheers here. Comment.

Easiest way to keep cool is here

Brooklyn South: Just off our Stoop, there are two public pools to choose from. Our columnist tells you where to go. Comment.

Fort Greene–Clinton Hill

Barking mad over fountain

Fort Greene: Owners of hot dogs seek relief in Fort Greene Park. Comment.

Whitman’s not falling just yet

Greene Acres: Our columnist check’s into the rumored sale by the city of the Ingersoll housing project. Comment.

Median wanted for Carlton Ave.

Fort Greene: Residents say a converted two-way street is more dangerous then it was before. Comment.

Park Slope

Storm may have caused collapse

Park Slope: A building’s wall came down after Wednesday’s storm, leaving a family living next store out on the street. Comment.
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