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Brooklyn-based writer Nathan Englander will be appearing at the Brooklyn Public Library on Saturday, March 16, to discuss his latest book, a collection of stories titled “What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.” The book explores American-Israeli relations, as well as tensions that erup … Full Article

More than 100 “mathletes” from around the city exercised their math muscles at a meet last Saturday hosted by Explore Schools on behalf of Charter School Math League students. … Full Article

It’ll be double the amount of fun! Brooklyn will play host to two big parades in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. … Full Article

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has appointed Jodie Corngold of Brooklyn to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term ending March 31, 2015.  … Full Article

Thinking green has brought a $110,000 technology windfall to the Peter Rouget Middle School (M.S. 88) in Park Slope. … Full Article

Noted Archivist Martha Foley Gives Talk on Temple’s 150 Years

Congregation Beth Elohim begins celebrating its Sesquicentennial (150th) year with several programs.
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When Aaron Stern, the MTA’s director of management and budget, mentioned at a City Council hearing on Tuesday that the transit agency still plans to examine the idea of adding express service to the F train, many people in the area jumped to conclusions and rejoiced. … Full Article

Parenting is never easy, especially in a city that's devoid of backyards yet full of subway platforms. Tired of constantly quelling her two daughters' meltdowns, Park Slope mother Catherine Crawford decided to adopt a unique approach to raising her children. … Full Article

The new president of the Lutheran Medical Center Auxiliary has only been a member of the organization for two years. But Margherita Clemento impressed her colleagues with her energy and drive and was elected to the top post after a relatively short time in the organization. … Full Article

Before he abdicated the Papacy, Benedict XVI elevated a church in Prospect Heights to cathedral status. … Full Article