A man, whose name has yet to be released, was struck and killed by an oncoming G train this morning in Park Slope, Stefanos Chen reports.
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November 19, 2009November 19, 2009Brooklyn Life
Photo for 11/19/09: Last Vestiges of Fall
You know that winter’s nearly upon us when there are more leaves on the ground than in the trees. Get out and enjoy this week of weather in the high 50s, before the temperature dips below. And before we get snow. Because with Thanksgiving in under a week, it could happen any day.
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October 15, 2009October 15, 2009Brooklyn Life
Photo for 10/15/09: After the Rain
If you’re interested in the view from Red Hook, check out today’s Here is Brooklyn piece by Miranda Lin.
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October 15, 2009February 4, 2010Brooklyn Life
The Life and Death of Army Spec. Kevin O. Hill
The minute Olsen Hill saw the uniforms at his door, he knew. He had served in the military. No words were necessary. His son, Kevin O. Hill, was dead. He was a 23-year-old soldier from Brooklyn deployed in Afghanistan.
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October 13, 2009February 4, 2010Crime
Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Hedge Fund Managers
Jury selection began today in a Brooklyn courthouse in the trial of the first Wall Street executives charged with crimes stemming from the financial crisis, Matthew Tannin and Ralph Cioffi.
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October 13, 2009January 6, 2010Audio Slideshow, Multimedia, Religion
Chickens Are Swung Through the Air in Crown Heights
The annual kaporos ritual in Crown Heights took place at 2am and was a sight to behold. Photo: Zevi/Brooklyn Ink
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October 13, 2009January 6, 2010Audio Slideshow, Multimedia, Religion
Borough Park Celebrates Sukkot
Last week, Orthodox and Hasidic Jews celebrated Sukkot, a festive harvest holiday that concludes the Jewish holy month of Tishrei. In Borough Park, an enclave of religious Jews, the holiday was celebrated with great fanfare. Photo: Alessi/Brooklyn Ink
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October 13, 2009October 13, 2009Brooklyn Life
Photo for 10/13/09: Angels and Accordions
Angels and Accordions was performed in Green-Wood Cemetery, Greenwood Heights this past Saturday.
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October 13, 2009November 16, 2009Business
Bobby’s
The first entry in our new Here is Brooklyn feature—today we bring you the view from Bobby's department store in Flatbush.
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October 12, 2009November 16, 2009Brooklyn Life
Introduction to Our Newest Feature
“Here is Brooklyn” is a compilation of observations in and around the borough. Starting this fall, every weekday we will bring you a Brooklyn moment, captured in words from the worlds and neighborhoods around you. Be sure to check back each day for a new slice of life from the neighborhoods you know so well....