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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Cops nab suspect in Wythe Avenue slaying

Williamsburg: Cops arrested a 19-year-old who allegedly shot and killed Williamsburg man inside his Wythe Avenue apartment three months ago. Comment.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Slope bike lane critics: Put Plaza Street West cycling path on the sidewalk

Mean Streets: Opponents of a much-anticipated cycling route that connects the Prospect Park West bike lane with Park Slope and Prospect Heights want the city to push aside the new path — literally. Comments (31).

Doorman says Slope ‘parking ring’ is real — and necessary

Park Slope: A doorman at a posh Prospect Park West building has cracked the code of secrecy about a parking spot-saving scheme, saying he’s forced to abandon the unwritten ethics of the street because parking in Park Slope is so competitive. Comments (22).

Jazz musician vibraphones home

Red Hook: Talk about good vibrations. Comment.

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend for straphangers

Weekend Watch: How sweet it is to be loved by the MTA, folks. You can look forward to some smooth cruising out there this weekend! Comment.

New Slope bar looks like your mom’s living room in the 1970s

Bar Scrawl: Our bartoonist finds a watering hole that reminds him of his past. Comments (2).

Thursday, May 17, 2012

BYOBBQ? OMG! City rule allows Cooper Park visitors to bring own grills

Williamsburg: Williamsburg residents fear that where there’s smoke, there’s going to be, well, more smoke. Comments (11).

The Notorious MSG say they’re no joke

Williamsburg: Their geri curls may be wigs, but these rappers insist they’re the real deal. Comments (1).

Booted Boardwalk bar owner to open his own amusement area

Call it Cha-Cha’s revenge. Comment.

Bused in! Dogs from Park Slope, Ditmas Park sent to Dyker Beach Dog Run, critics charge

Bay Ridge: Dyker Beach is going to the dogs, but very few are from the neighborhood, dog-lovers say. Comments (4).

Horseshoe seating for hockey puts Barclays on thin ice

Prospect Heights: The Barclays Center will debut an unconventional horseshoe-shaped seating configuration for a preseason hockey game this fall — raising questions about whether the undersized arena could truly accommodate an NHL franchise. Comments (25).

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France says ‘merci’ to Heights veteran — 68 years after the fact

Brooklyn Heights: Better late than never. Comment.

They’re too big to fail, but I can’t help

The Dad: This week, The Dad tries to figure out how to ensure his daughters come out on top when the stakes are high. Comments (1).

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