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Headlines of the Week: July 20-26

A woman dies in police custody, murders spike in South Brooklyn and Abe George drops out of Brooklyn DA race.

We know you can't read everything, so we've gathered the most popular articles from this week that ran on Brooklyn Patch sites.

From crime to politics, real estate and restaurants, find out what happened that had the borough buzzing. 

Bed-Stuy
Community to Decide the Importance, Future of True South
The store's future hangs in the balance as Monroe Brown, the store's owner, was hospitalized last weekend following a stroke.

Carroll Gardens
Brooklyn South Sees Homicide Spike
Local precincts' crime spike bucks citywide trend.

Ditmas Park
Witness: Cops Ignored Woman's Pleas For Help Before She Died in Jail
Kyam Livingston, of Ditmas Park, died in custody Sunday morning, after complaining of stomach pains and diarrhea for hours.

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill
Clinton Hill Brain Tumor Survivor To Be Honored Saturday
Josh Fiala will be an ambassador at the second annual Miles for Hope event in Flushing Meadow Park on July 27.

Park Slope
Parking Spot in Park Slope Goes for $80K
The sale marks Garage Condominium's highest of the year.

Prospect Heights
Abe George Drops D.A. Bid, Endorses Ken Thompson
Decision leaves one candidate facing Hynes for D.A. position on Democratic ticket.

Windsor Terrace-Kensington
New Seafood Restaurant to Open Next Month
Brooklyn Oyster Company will offer a variety of seafood in an unpretentious space.


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