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After years of complaining about being New York's “movie central”, Brooklyn Heights residents have had enough. … Full Article

The service of Lessons and Carols is beloved in the Anglican and Episcopal churches, and is a special tradition with the Parish Choir of Grace Church-Brooklyn Heights. … Full Article

The final concert in the St. Charles Borromeo Church Fall Concert Series presents a holiday feel, with the Grix Brass Quintet playing music of the Christmas season. … Full Article

Manhattan residents celebrated on Monday when R train service was extended beyond 34th Street southward to Whitehall Street, near Battery Park. … Full Article

Despite setbacks delivered by Mother Nature, construction is moving full speed ahead on building 20-30-foot sound attenuating hills at Brooklyn Bridge Park, according to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. … Full Article

We owe the Brooklyn Heights Promenade to Robert Moses, even if it’s not what he set out to build, but rather came about as an unintended com- promise. … Full Article

The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing. For those who like to browse handmade crafts, listen to music and drink hot cider, nothing beats a holiday crafts market. This weekend a number of great fairs and craft parties are taking place across Brooklyn. … Full Article

In its ongoing consideration of the controversial conversion of the Bossert Hotel in Brooklyn Heights back to its original transient hotel status, the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) has asked for papers from both the development team and its opponents. … Full Article

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A monumental display of laser beams shooting across the sky over the city amazed those who happened to look up last night. … Full Article