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Week in Review: Prospect Park Dog Attacks Update and Cool Pony's Liquor License Denied

A look back at the week's biggest stories in Prospect and Crown Heights.

We know you can't read everything, so here are our top stories in Prospect/Crown Heights from the past week: 

New Details in Dog Attacks: Owner Ordered Pit Bull to 'Eat it' 
Donnell Barden, arrested Monday, served in prison for attempted murder in the 1990s.

Cool Pony Bid for Liquor License Hits Snag
Community Board refuses to support Franklin Avenue's thrift store/music venue's application to begin serving drinks.

Pulp and the Bean Opens Cafe Across Eastern Parkway
Recognizing the increased demand in the South end of Crown Heights, the four-year-old independent cafe opened a second location between President and Carroll streets.

How to Brew Beer: The Basics
Whether you want to learn how to brew beer or just need a laugh, check out Prospect Heights Patch's video, where Bitter & Esters' John LaPolla explains to PHP Editor Amy Sara Clark how beermaking is just like baking a cake.

Elderly Man Takes Suicide Leap From Prospect Heights Co-op
An 85-year-old man died after jumping from a window at Turner Towers on Eastern Parkway.

Man Stabbed to Death on Franklin Avenue
A 27-year-old man was found dead at the corner of Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue on Aug. 5. 

An iPad With Your Yogurt?
The frozen yogurt shop coming to the Barclays Center has an interesting theme. 

Hummus Restaurant and Bar Opening Soon on Franklin
Fez, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar is close to opening near Lincoln Place. 



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