All Posts By Jon Freeman

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December 2016 Slope Eats & Drinks: What Opened, What Closed, And What’s Coming Soon

The last six weeks have been some of the most active in 2016 when it comes to food and drink news. S

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Struggling To Pay Your Heating Bill? Help Is Available

As colder temperatures descend on our area, reliable heat is absolutely essential. Paying for heat i

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Bomb Squad Called To Park Slope Restaurant Palo Santo Over ‘Suspicious Grenade’

The food and drinks are what usually cause all the excitement at Palo Santo, located at 652 Union St

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BKLYNER Weekday Events Spotlight: December 12-15

We’re getting closer. So head to BAM for a reimagined Nutcracker, attend a Yule Ball, have som

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The Down-Low: ‘Demonic Red Hook Wedding’ And Other Stories You Shouldn’t Miss

The Down-Low is our round-up of stories in our neck of the woods as well as other curiosities all o

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Activism On Your AM Commute: CM Lander & Local Residents Say ‘No’ To Islamophobic Graffiti

“We will not tolerate acts of hatred,” said City Council Member Brad Lander and more tha

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How Buildings Are Tackling the Problem of Package Pile-Up

Online shopping is surging, experts say, and NYC buildings need to deal with the package pile-ups. How Buildings Are Tackling the Problem...

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BookCourt to Close at the End of the Month

The popular independent bookstore will close Dec. 31, but a local novelist says she'll open a new store. BookCourt to Close at the End...

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This Week In BKLYNER: Brothel Bustup, 23 Sinkhole Skidoo!, BookCourt Goodbye, And More

Keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week — follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and

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‘Round BKLYN: Spumoni Gardens Murder, GoFundMeNot, Corrections Officer Loss, And More

The entire borough was jumpin’ this week. And you were busy jumpin’ as well. Here’s a chance t

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