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Headlines of the Week: April 21-27

A roundup of the most interesting Brooklyn Patch stories of the last seven days.

We know you can't read everything, so we've gathered the most popular articles of the last seven days that appeared on Brooklyn Patch sites.

From police activity to politics, real estate and restaurants, find out what news had the borough buzzing.

Prospect Heights: Few Barclays-Area Eateries See Bump from Nets Games

Restaurants with the right location and menu have benefitted greatly from the NBA team's move to Brooklyn. But most report no change.

Ditmas Park:
 Coffee Mob Now Open on Newkirk

The long awaited coffee shop on Newkirk at E. 16th St. opened to eager customers.

Park Slope: An Inside View of Minivan Crash into Fifth Ave Bodega

Surveillance video caught the van crashing through the store on Wednesday.

Carroll Gardens: SUNY Downstate Officially Withdraws Closure Plan For LICH

The medical network president stated that they will continue to seek a provider of healthcare services within the LICH community, including potentially a hospital operator.

Bed-Stuy: 
Photos: Bed-Stuy Elected Officials Give Endorsement to Cornegy for City Hall

After close to 40 years in office, City Council Member Al Vann passes the torch.

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill: Are CitiBike Stations Ruining Fort Greene, Clinton Hill?

Debate is on over the new bike stations and their effect on historical landmark districts.


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