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Divisive development in historic Brooklyn neighborhood nears completion

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Aug. 2, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith A controversial development on the site of a 19th century home for the aged in the Crown Heights North II Historic District appears to be wrapping up construction, and a housing lottery for pricey but income-restricted apartments has opened. Approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the building at 959…
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Krown Hardware to reopen in Bushwick after long hiatus

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Aug. 2, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith

Bushwick’s Krown Hardware store will continue its more than 70 year run on Broadway when it reopens to the public in its former building but in a scaled-down space.

Crane collapses onto Borough Park apartment building

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Aug. 1, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell

A crane partially collapsed in Borough Park and smashed through the roof of an apartment building on Thursday afternoon.

Brooklynites bring sustainability and creativity together at 8th annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival

The 8th annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival celebrated art and nature during the event on July 27.

Aug. 1, 2024 By Jada Camille The 8th annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival, a nature-inspired arts celebration, welcomed hundreds of visitors over the weekend to explore Broadway Stages’ 24,000-square-foot green roof, listen to music, and see how the natural world and the artistic world often coincide and interact.  Attendees chose between guided nature walks and…