Banks Halvorson, Author at Brooklyn Paper

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Brooklyn Heights

Local couple revive Brooklyn Heights’ almost-lost Vineapple Cafe

By Banks Halvorson & Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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Religion

Brooklyn Catholics celebrate Easter weekend

By Banks Halvorson

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Religion

Brooklyn Diocese launches fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees

By Banks Halvorson

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Arts & Entertainment

How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Brooklyn

By Banks Halvorson

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News

An ‘uneven recovery’: Some Bed-Stuy restaurants still in deep water amid pandemic

By Banks Halvorson

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Cops cuff 19-year-old for fatal Gowanus stabbing

By Banks Halvorson

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Sports

The Nets honor Black History Month with series of special games

By Banks Halvorson

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Sports

Nets All-Star James Harden traded to 76ers, Brooklyn gets Simmons

By Banks Halvorson

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Sports

Brooklyn’s best bars for the Big Game

By Banks Halvorson

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