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When Andrew Colarusso was growing up in Ditmas Park, he used to get his haircut at Christyles barber shop at 1021 Cortelyou Road.Now, more than 15 years later, he is opening his own bookstore, Taylor & Co. Books, in the same building."Never would I have truly dared to dream, to allow myself to believe, that I'd open a bookstore in the neighborhood I grew up in," Colarusso told Brownstoner.

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A 32-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight Monday afternoon at a normally crowded intersection not far from Barclays Center.Police received a 911 call about a man shot near the corner of Fourth Avenue and Dean Street in Park Slope just before 4 p.m. on Jan. 16.

The landmarked quartet of early 19th century houses in Downtown Brooklyn known as the Duffield Street houses recently sold for $10 million, an Instagram story posted by the listing broker revealed.The marketing and sale of the property as a development site was unexpected because the houses are landmarked.

Flavors created in celebration of the Nets' 10 years in Brooklyn, sold in New York & New Jersey

Ample Hills Creamery, a Brooklyn-based ice cream maker, and the Brooklyn Nets are teaming up to celebrate the Nets' 10 years at home in the Brooklyn borough with a sweet new treat for fans.The two flavors will be available to enthusiastic dairy-loving basketball aficionados in different shops around the borough, New York and New Jersey.

Friday, Nov. 11
AzN PoP!: As part of the New York Comedy Festival, AzN PoP!, an Asian-American satirical pop group, will sing, dance, and rap about boys, friendship, and systematic oppression.$12-$15.10:45 p.m. at Littlefield, 635 Sackett St. between Third and Fourth  avenues in Gowanus.21+.Saturday, Nov. 12
'The Greatest American Art Form': Enjoy the closing reception of "The greatest American art form," a three-part exhibit is dedicated to skateboarding and its role in culture around the world.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought his fifth-term in the Senate.The Democratic stalwart is being challenged by Republican Joe Pinion.All of New York state's 26 Congressional seats were also up for grabs.The key race to watch  in New York City is in the 11th District, where freshman Republican Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis is looking to hold her seat against Max Rose, the Democrat whom she beat two years ago.

The most popular listings on Brownstoner this week include a co-op in Prospect Heights, a two-family in Crown Heights, and a standalone in Flatbush.Crown Heights, Park Slope, and Flatbush were popular this week.The least expensive on the list is a Flatbush rental at $2,400 a month and the most expensive a townhouse in Brooklyn Heights at $9.75 million.

Our picks for open houses to check out last weekend were found in Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Crown Heights.They range in price from $1.85 million to $11.49 million.-
The Insider: All-Out Renovation of Brooklyn Heights Gothic Revival Fulfills Homeowner's 50-Year Dream This transformation of a grand brownstone was a long time coming - five decades, approximately.

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Brooklyn Heights, Bay Ridge, Crown Heights, and East Williamsburg.How did they fare?This top-floor Brooklyn Heights one-bedroom has prewar details like wall moldings, picture rails, and wood floors along with a kitchen that seems generously sized for the scale of the apartment.

Looking back at the listings that readers were drawn to in 2022, there isn't a single neighborhood that dominated and the properties reflect a fairly wide price range.While the most expensive is a budget-busting Brooklyn Heights manse at $13.75 million, much of the list is made up of properties under the $2 million mark.

Home to various bars and restaurants, this bustling New York borough has something to offer every palate preference, with an insider's perspective.Check out 10 top places to drink natural wine in Kings County.447 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 & Sons Ham Bar is one of the newest - and most exciting - places to enjoy natural wine, especially if you're a big fan of ham.

Growing up in a rent-stabilized apartment in Park Slope, 44-year-old Amy Hamberry remembers seeing the waves of gentrification roll in.At school, she started to notice differences with other kids, like not being able to go on ski trips, not feeling like she fit in.Having a Black father and a white mother just accentuated that, she said.

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS - Part of the "secret sauce" that makes this historic neighborhood unique in New York is a collection of Victorian-era clubs.Unlike the powerful old-boy clubs based in Manhattan, with hugely valuable physical plants and powerful professional networking opportunities, these modest clubs in Brooklyn are dedicated to local camaraderie and love of a particular subject, like music.

We explore three standout Brooklyn cafés: drip, BKG, and Coffee Project New York.BY EMILY MENESES BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE
Whether you're a New York local or planning your next NYC trip, you won't want to miss out on Brooklyn's vibrant (and constantly evolving) coffee scene.Today, we're exploring three of Brooklyn's standout cafés: drip, BKG, and Coffee Project New York.

Dear Diary: I was on my way in to see The Collaboration.A security guard who was checking my purse paused when he saw the small shopping bag I had.Looking inside, he was obviously curious about the 10 small bags I had there.These are candied pecans, I explained, hoping they wouldn't be confiscated.I'm meeting friends inside, and I always make them for the holidays.

When one door closes, another opens - sometimes right down the street.The two-story Barnes and Noble on Court Street bookstore closed its doors one last time on Jan. 10 after 20 years in business, but bookworms need not fear - the store is just relocating to a few blocks over to Atlantic Avenue, where a brand-new book haven will open on Jan. 18 in a storefront formerly occupied by the department store Barney's.

Diners continue their death march in New York City: The latest victim seems to be Happy Days Diner in Brooklyn Heights.The spot had been on Montague Street for over 20 years and had allegedly not paid rent since February 2020, according to Brooklyn Paper.A Marshal's eviction notice appeared on the door and the phone line is disconnected.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The penthouse apartment Pete Davidson called home is back on the market - and recently dropped its price.The apartment - which Davidson, 29, allegedly rented for between $20,000 and $30,000 per month in 2022 and the beginning of 2023 - is now on the market for $28,000 per month, down from its original $30,000-per-month ask, according to the New York Post.

Abdul Elenani, founder of Ayat in Bay Ridge, is at the forefront of ushering in a new legacy for halal food in New York City.Even with more than five openings under his belt - the Palestinian Ayat in Bay Ridge in 2020; Al Badawi in Brooklyn Heights in fall 2021, Ayat in Sunset Park, Fatta Mano, also in Bay Ridge, in 2022, followed by a Staten Island location of Ayat in 2023 - he's just getting started, with four more restaurants in the works.

While not large, this apartment in one of Brooklyn Heights' most storied mansions is elegant, with a carved marble mantel, unusually fine original moldings, and trompe-l'oeil bookcase wallpaper.It also overlooks the East River and has extraordinary views of New York Harbor and lower Manhattan.The three-room one-bedroom is located on the third floor of 3 Pierrepont Place, built in 1857 and formerly home to tea merchant Abiel Low and his son, Seth, who grew up to be mayor of Brooklyn and, later, New York City.

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Brooklyn Heights, Bay Ridge, Park Slope, and Fort Greene.How did they fare?A tidy one-bedroom on the penultimate story of a Brooklyn Heights brownstone mixes original details with fun updates, including a minimalist kitchen with white cupboards and a blue counter.

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Heights and Park Slope.How did they fare?With a layout that includes a sleeping alcove, dressing area, and a foyer large enough for dining, this Prospect Heights co-op offers a generous amount of space for a studio.

This week, a look back at four of our featured listings from six months ago focuses on homes in Park Slope, East Flatbush and Brooklyn Heights.How did they fare?In Park Slope, this top floor one-bedroom has a few period details in keeping with the 1930s history of the building, a practical layout and four closets.

Historic Brooklyn landmarks, including the Carroll Street Bridge, Park Slope row houses and the arch at Grand Army Plaza, have been turned into a buildable Lego model as part of a prominent Brooklyn architecture firm's anniversary celebrations.Although not available for purchase, the quaint model still provides eye-candy and possible craft inspiration for the rainy days ahead.

One of the picturesque wood frames of Brooklyn Heights is on the market for the first time in decades and in addition to its exterior charm it has a location on one of the area's fruit streets and counts Plymouth Church as a neighbor.Within the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, 69 Orange Street also has some interior details like mantels, wood floors and a newel post that reflect a few different eras in the over 190 year history of the dwelling.

A musician playing on an L train passing under the East River.A delicately wrapped bouquet of roses left behind on a seat.Couples sneaking hugs on the platform.On the Saturday night before Valentine's Day, there were signs of romance and friendship on the subway.Here's what some New Yorkers (and one couple from New Jersey) in transit had to say.

After Bjarke Ingels left Copenhagen for New York City in 2010, his first project in Manhattan was a real humdinger: The stark and pyramidal Via 57 West, an apartment building with a not-small hole sliced down the middle, allowing for a courtyard.Now Mr. Ingels is putting his stamp on other parts of the city, among them the Robert De Niro-backed Wildflower Studios, in Astoria, Queens.

When Bani Randhawa started wearing her new coat a few months ago, something funny happened: Strangers smiled at her as they passed.Babies in strollers pointed at her.Others stopped her on the street, all with the same question: Is that farfalle on your jacket?I have never experienced that while wearing another article of clothing, said Ms. Randhawa, 27, who attends business school in Cambridge, Mass.

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.What is worth standing outside in the cold on Christmas Day?That question came up while I was having brunch with my family at Lafayette Grand Cafe & Bakery in Manhattan and noticed a line forming outside the window of the restaurant.

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Stabbing on Schermerhorn Street
A rogue stabbed a man on Schermerhorn Street on Nov. 7.Police said the two were standing near Bond Street just before 1pm when the assailant accused the victim of cutting in line.The two got into an argument, and the attacker pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the left side of the chest.