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Shoppers hit Downtown Brooklyn retailers to return unwanted holiday gifts

Retailers experience a spike in returns post-holiday season, significantly impacting revenue.

Fulton Mall shines bright with annual tree lighting and holiday celebration * Brooklyn Paper

The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership hosted a festive holiday party and tree-lighting ceremony to celebrate the season and strengthen community connections.

Senior Man Killed in Downtown Brooklyn After Being Struck by Bus While Riding Moped

A 74-year-old man riding a moped was fatally struck by a bus in Downtown Brooklyn during a right turn.
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BKLYN ROCKS! Fashion Show Debuts at Abolitionist Place

The first-ever BKLYN ROCKS! fashion show highlighted community engagement and youth empowerment through fashion in Downtown Brooklyn.

Three Downtown Brooklyn buildings demolished for 28-story tower

Demolition is underway for a new 28-story skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn, featuring retail and some affordable housing.
The project reflects ten years of urban development planning in a vibrant area.

Ribbon-cutting officially dedicates Abolitionist Place in Downtown Brooklyn

Dedication of Abolitionist Place in Downtown Brooklyn after over a decade.

BKLYN ROCKS! Fashion Show Debuts at Abolitionist Place

The first-ever BKLYN ROCKS! fashion show highlighted community engagement and youth empowerment through fashion in Downtown Brooklyn.

Three Downtown Brooklyn buildings demolished for 28-story tower

Demolition is underway for a new 28-story skyscraper in Downtown Brooklyn, featuring retail and some affordable housing.
The project reflects ten years of urban development planning in a vibrant area.

Ribbon-cutting officially dedicates Abolitionist Place in Downtown Brooklyn

Dedication of Abolitionist Place in Downtown Brooklyn after over a decade.
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Bklyn Boo at Albee Square

Bklyn Boo is a family-friendly Halloween celebration with slime-making and puppet shows.

Get Ready For The Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival on Sept. 27-28

The 2024 Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival will celebrate local artists and provide a range of free cultural events from September 27-28.
#affordable-housing

Jay Group files plans on Downtown Brooklyn project

The Jay Group is developing a large, mixed-use property in Downtown Brooklyn, focusing on affordable housing and capitalizing on tax incentives.

Jay Group buys Downtown Brooklyn site from Pearl Realty for $75M

The Jay Group is redeveloping properties in Downtown Brooklyn, acquiring them for potential mixed-use development.

Jay Group files plans on Downtown Brooklyn project

The Jay Group is developing a large, mixed-use property in Downtown Brooklyn, focusing on affordable housing and capitalizing on tax incentives.

Jay Group buys Downtown Brooklyn site from Pearl Realty for $75M

The Jay Group is redeveloping properties in Downtown Brooklyn, acquiring them for potential mixed-use development.
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#public-safety

Suspect in custody after firing shots outside Criminal Court in Downtown Brooklyn

One suspect is in custody after firing shots outside Kings County Criminal and Family courts in Downtown Brooklyn.

Man punched in head while waiting for train in Downtown Brooklyn

Public transportation safety concerns are rising due to violent incidents.
Witnesses of subway assaults are encouraged to report to authorities.

Suspect in custody after firing shots outside Criminal Court in Downtown Brooklyn

One suspect is in custody after firing shots outside Kings County Criminal and Family courts in Downtown Brooklyn.

Man punched in head while waiting for train in Downtown Brooklyn

Public transportation safety concerns are rising due to violent incidents.
Witnesses of subway assaults are encouraged to report to authorities.
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Tishman Speyer lands $301M refi on historic Macy's building in Downtown Brooklyn

Tishman Speyer secured a $301 million refinancing deal to continue its redevelopment of the historic Macy's building in Downtown Brooklyn.
#brooklyn-heights

84th Precinct: ATM thieves at large * Brooklyn Paper

Thieves stole an ATM from a Brooklyn Heights bodega.
A thief stole $10,000 worth of copper and brass from a Boerum Hill construction site.
A delivery man was robbed of two pizzas in Downtown Brooklyn.

Spring has officially sprung in Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn

Collaboration between Parks Department, volunteers, and Mother Nature leads to a burst of spring colors in Brooklyn.

84th Precinct: ATM thieves at large * Brooklyn Paper

Thieves stole an ATM from a Brooklyn Heights bodega.
A thief stole $10,000 worth of copper and brass from a Boerum Hill construction site.
A delivery man was robbed of two pizzas in Downtown Brooklyn.

Spring has officially sprung in Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn

Collaboration between Parks Department, volunteers, and Mother Nature leads to a burst of spring colors in Brooklyn.
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School fight leads to chaos, arrests in Downtown Brooklyn

Police were dispersing a crowd in Downtown Brooklyn after a fight erupted, leading to arrests of adults who interfered.
Two adults were arrested for objecting to the handling of the situation by police regarding the arrest of two students.

Brooklyn Scores With the First All-Electric Building in New York City

505 State Street is the first all-electric building in NYC, following a city mandate for new buildings to use electric heating and appliances by 2026.
Alloy Development's 44-story rental building prioritizes sustainability over luxury, focusing on community impact like composting.
#crime

Knife-wielding duo forces man to withdraw $1,000 at Downtown Brooklyn ATM in brazen robbery: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Reported robberies in Downtown Brooklyn's 84th Precinct have increased by 193% year-to-date.
A 24-year-old victim was forced to withdraw $1,000 from an ATM at knifepoint by two unidentified suspects.

Pizza peril: Seven sneaky scoundrels swipe slices in Downtown heist * Brooklyn Paper

Delivery man robbed of two pizzas in Downtown Brooklyn
Robberies down slightly year-to-date in the 84th Precinct

Knife-wielding duo forces man to withdraw $1,000 at Downtown Brooklyn ATM in brazen robbery: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Reported robberies in Downtown Brooklyn's 84th Precinct have increased by 193% year-to-date.
A 24-year-old victim was forced to withdraw $1,000 from an ATM at knifepoint by two unidentified suspects.

Pizza peril: Seven sneaky scoundrels swipe slices in Downtown heist * Brooklyn Paper

Delivery man robbed of two pizzas in Downtown Brooklyn
Robberies down slightly year-to-date in the 84th Precinct
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Men's clothing store owner attacked by trio in Downtown Brooklyn, culprits apprehended * Brooklyn Paper

Reports of robbery in Downtown Brooklyn have increased significantly this year.
Felony assaults are slightly down year-to-date in the 84th Precinct.

Redesign eyed for Brooklyn's Columbus Park

A group of elected officials and organizations are brainstorming ideas to reimagine Columbus Park in Downtown Brooklyn
One idea is to transform a parking lot into more green space for kids and families
#landmarks-preservation-commission

Downtown Brooklyn's Edison Building to be considered for landmark status * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Edison Building at 345 Adams St. is being considered for landmark designation.
The building is a Renaissance Revival-style commercial building in Downtown Brooklyn.

Downtown Brooklyn's Edison Building to Be Considered as an Individual Landmark

The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to add the Brooklyn Edison Building to its calendar for possible designation as an individual landmark.
The building, constructed in 1922-1926, is located in Downtown Brooklyn and has a Renaissance Revival-style design.

Downtown Brooklyn's Edison Building to be considered for landmark status * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Edison Building at 345 Adams St. is being considered for landmark designation.
The building is a Renaissance Revival-style commercial building in Downtown Brooklyn.

Downtown Brooklyn's Edison Building to Be Considered as an Individual Landmark

The Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to add the Brooklyn Edison Building to its calendar for possible designation as an individual landmark.
The building, constructed in 1922-1926, is located in Downtown Brooklyn and has a Renaissance Revival-style design.
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