Books: Brooklyn booksellers give their top picks for Dec. 15. Comment

Downtown: A dedicated team of prosecutors will now investigate hate crimes in Kings County, following a recent uptick in bigoted attacks against Brooklynites, the district attorney said. Comments (1)

Kensington: Cops arrested an out-of-state truck driver for hitting and killing a senior in Kensington while behind the wheel of his big rig with a suspended license. Comments (4)

Sunset Park: These windows are something to look at! Comments (2)

Coney Island: Coney Island civic gurus cheered a developer’s plans to restore the exterior of the landmarked Shore Theater to its former glory — even though the builder will completely gut the inside of the nearly century-old site as part of the job to transform it into a hotel and spa. Comment

Bay Ridge: Read on for our chat with Democrat Max Rose, who will now represent a swath of Southern Brooklyn — and all of bucolic Staten Island — after ousting New York City’s lone Congressional Republican, Rep. Dan Donovan, in an Election Day upset. Comments (4)

Changing Brooklyn: Locals with deep pockets can soon rent dozens of newly built waterfront apartments in Brooklyn Bridge Park, now that the developers of Pier 6’s two controversial towers are putting the finishing touches on their shorter high-rise, new renderings of which they released on Wednesday. Comment

Editor’s Picks: This week we’ve got a beloved ballet, a wacky wizard show, a skating Santa, and much more! Brooklyn is the place to be! Comment

Brooklyn Heights: It’s a beloved holiday tradition — while it lasts! Comments (2)

Sheepshead Bay: Hail to the Deputy Chief! Comment