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So much of our world is controlled by computers that it should therefore be no surprise that a traditionally mechanical tool -- the ordinary car -- could be crippled by a computer glitch.  … Full Article

The historic cobblestone streets and 19th-century mercantile buildings near the water's edge in lower Manhattan are eerily deserted, a neighborhood silenced by Superstorm Sandy. … Full Article

Purim, one of the most festive Jewish holidays of the year, is coming up this weekend, and the holiday is being celebrated by congregations throughout Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Bridge Park has announced four new concessionaires for the Fulton Ferry Landing, Pier 5 and Pier 6 sections of the park.
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While many of us have seen flyers for police precinct community council meetings, these sessions are often attended by only a small and dedicated group of concerned citizens. … Full Article

Brooklyn Heights resident Jenny Vainisi is a designer and illustrator who for years has produced creative work for companies such as Simon & Schuster, Godiva Chocolatier, and Scholastic. … Full Article

The Church of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity has begun a “Spirituality and Sustainability” series designed to bring awareness of how to protect the environment and food supply, cook healthy meals and provide nutritious meals to the needy. … Full Article

Leslie Lewis, longtime president of the 84th Precinct Community Council, remembers a time when Brooklyn Heights and nearby communities were not that safe.  … Full Article

Submitted by Salma Vahdat, Parishioner, Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral
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It must have felt like the same old story for the Brooklyn College Bulldogs as they prepared for overtime Sunday afternoon at the West Quad Center. … Full Article