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'Spaceship' fails to launch on Flatbush Avenue Extension

Downtown
Plans for a 21-story spaceship-shaped building planned for 85 Flatbush Avenue Extension in Downtown Brooklyn have been greatly downsized, Brownstoner reports. … Full Article
 

Attorneys brace for problems caused by Sandy’s destruction of evidence

Downtown
Brooklyn's 2013 Criminal Term may face several hurdles in the new year due to the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to evidence stored in warehouses. … Full Article
 

Cuomo’s Ed Commission recommends full day pre-K, teacher ‘bar exams’

Downtown
An education commission appointed by Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a package of sweeping school reforms on Wednesday that included the creation of statewide full-day pre-kindergarten. … Full Article
 

Hello Brooklyn! Goodbye Avery!: Reactionary Nets fire Johnson amidst disastrous December

Atlantic Yards
The Eastern Conference's Coach of the Month in November couldn't stay employed until the new year. … Full Article
 

Religion briefs for Jan. 1, 2013

Downtown
Church’s food pantry serves 120 in week before Christmas … Full Article
 

Nets score 5 third-quarter points in humiliating loss to Spurs

Atlantic Yards
SAN ANTONIO — The Brooklyn Nets ended 2012 a few hours earlier than most. … Full Article
 

Victim’s violent past cited as Brooklyn self-defense case heads to Albany

Downtown
According to Carl Watson's account, the rival livery cab driver he shot dead in 2007 was a violent bully who was approaching his car in a threatening fashion and reaching toward his waist, where he was known to carry a gun. … Full Article
 

Rare NYS death penalty case may reach Brooklyn in 2013

Downtown
The year 2013 will bring a number of new beginnings to Brooklyn. In Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2 will open with courts for bocce, handball, and basketball. The Prospect Park Lakeside Project, to open in fall 2013, will possess two ice rinks. … Full Article
 

BBA Foundation to offer public forum on criminal law

Downtown
Since a main goal of Pro Bono Barrister is 'telling about the good that lawyers do" we always take special note of the activities of the Brooklyn Bar Association's Foundation Law Committee headed by Fern Finkel. … Full Article
 

Sandy-delayed sessions rescheduled for January

Downtown
Two of the BBA’s CLE programs set for this past October and November were postponed due to Hurricane Sandy which, sorry to say, also wreaked significant damage on the homes and lives of some of our members who have our ongoing concern as they deal with this disaster. … Full Article
 

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