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Diversity improved in Brooklyn school district thanks to new admissions plan, NYC says

NYDailyNews.com (News) 11/14 5:50A Michael Elsen-Rooney

A Brooklyn school district showed a marked improvement in diversity under a new admissions plan devised by residents of Park Slope and Red Hook, according to city data...

Daily Links: Locals Rally to Bring Back Bus Route Connecting Red Hook to Crown Heights

Brownstoner.com 11/14 1:30A Craig Hubert

In the News Residents Demand Return of Crown Heights-Red Hook Bus Route [Eagle] Little-Known Rent Reform Law Is Big News for Crown Heights Tenants [Eagle] Coney Island Public...

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Brooklyn Today: ‘We are fighting to stay and remain.’

Brooklyn Daily Eagle 11/14 12:15A Brooklyn Today

THE LEDE:  Good morning! Homeowners united with housing advocates and local officials on the steps of Brooklyn Supreme Court this week to unveil a  set of principles  aimed at...

Underserved Brooklyn neighborhoods to get Citi Bike stations in $100M expansion

Brooklyn Daily Eagle 11/13 9:30A Meaghan McGoldrick

Officials gathered at the corner of Van Sinderen Avenue and Truxton Street Wednesday to cut the ribbon on a new Citi Bike station outside the Broadway Junction Transit hub....

Brooklyn’s best diners, according to our readers

Brooklyn Daily Eagle 11/13 5:00A Cambria Roth

When the Brooklyn Eagle staff set out to answer the age-old diner question (namely, which is best), we knew it would be controversial. We rounded up our eight favorite...

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Hey, Chief Chan, Here’s a Cop Who Drives Like a Sociopath!

StreetsBlog.org 11/7 5:01P Gersh Kuntzman

Here s another bad apple in an already spoiled bunch. Two weeks after a top commander in the NYPD told the City Council that he always addresses placard abuse by officers around department facilities,...

‘Tis The Season!

Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID 11/7 4:51A MCadmin

Well, another Halloween is behind us and almost immediately, the holiday season has begun! Don't miss Small Business Saturday on #theother5th November 30th. After a day of...

Brides lift 253-pound barbell for badass wedding photo

NYPost.com (Living) 11/6 7:58A Hannah Frishberg

Till deadlift do us part. Before exchanging vows at Brooklyn s Prospect Park Boathouse in September, Zeena Hernandez, 27, and Lisa Yang, 28, made it clear they re capable of...

Veterans Day Weekend Things to Do in NYC with Kids: Parade, Canstruction, Rock Center Tree

Mommy Poppins 11/6 6:30A Drew Kristofik

Monday is Veterans Day, and that means it's time for the biggest celebration of service in the United States: The NYC Veterans Day Parade . You can also salute our military at...

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Filipino-Style Chicken Adobo

Serious Eats (Recipes) 11/11 2:57A Sho Spaeth

Chicken adobo is a classic Filipino dish that's as savory as it is bright with acid, and it goes perfectly with a large platter of garlic fried rice. Get Recipe!

Garlic Fried Rice

Serious Eats (Recipes) 11/11 2:55A Sho Spaeth

Garlic fried rice is a perfect accompaniment to chicken adobo, or any other super-savory, super-saucy food. Get Recipe!

Sous Vide Egg and Mashed Potato Breakfast Jars

Serious Eats (Recipes) 11/7 2:55A Sasha Marx

When you need a hands-off brunch, these sous vide egg and mashed potato jars are the answer. Get Recipe!

Deep-Fried Potato Skins With Pulled Pork and Cheddar

Serious Eats (Recipes) 11/6 2:58A Daniel Gritzer

French-fried potato skin cups are filled with smoky and sweet pulled pork, and finished off with a topping of melted cheddar cheese for a baller game-day snack. Get Recipe!

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Deep-Fried Potato Skins With Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon

Serious Eats (Recipes) 11/6 2:56A Daniel Gritzer

These hot and crisp potato cups, filled with cool, tangy crème fraîche or sour cream and topped with smoked salmon, are like slightly upscale potato skins perfect for semi-fancy entertaining. Get...

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George Kent’s bow tie was a total fashion power move

NYPost.com (Fashion) 11/14 8:09A Christopher Cameron

The verdict is in: George Kent's blue, orange and cream bow tie is a star

The A to Z of stunning Italian jewelry

NYPost.com (Fashion) 11/14 1:45A Heidi Mitchell

Armonie Minerali: Pattern and color converse within Pomellato’s eye-catching rings of rare minerals. Baubles: Definition: a small*, showy trinket. *Unless you’re Liz — see...

Tuscany’s famed Borgo Santo Pietro resort launches a luxury skincare line

NYPost.com (Fashion) 11/14 1:14A Alexandra Kirkman , Amy Zavatto

A visit to Borgo Santo Pietro, the storied five-star resort nestled some 60 miles south of Florence, is an idyllic immersion into the Tuscan version of la dolce vita. The...

This dazzling 21-carat emerald necklace was inspired by ‘The Wizard of Oz’

NYPost.com (Fashion) 11/14 1:07A Johannah Masters, Tayler Bradfor

As she follows the yellow brick road in “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy catches a glimpse of green. Reflected in her brown eyes, the city’s vibrant, emerald green skyline paints a...

7 Instagram-worthy spots in NYC to dazzle your feed

NYPost.com (Fashion) 11/13 12:37P Tayler Bradford

Forecast calls for likes.

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Prime Park Slope duplex with a lovely private garden asks $6,500/month

6sqft.com 11/12 2:36A Alexandra Alexa

Listing images courtesy of The Corcoran Group Right around the corner from Park Slope s bustling 5th Avenue, this two-bedroom duplex at 695 Degraw Street is convenient, cozy, and comes with a private,...

Stunning house in ‘Boardwalk Empire’ returns after price chop

NYPost.com (Real Estate) 11/6 11:33A Jennifer Gould Keil

The townhouse at 108 8th Ave. in Park Slope, which also appeared in "The Age of Innocence," is now priced at $7.51 million, down from $8.8 million last year.

Elegant 19th-century Park Slope brownstone asks $4M

Curbed NY 11/5 3:30A Valeria Ricciulli

Allyson Lubow, courtesy of the Corcoran Group. The house has a large landscaped patio A classic example of Park Slope’s historic architecture has just hit the market , asking $3.995 million. The...

For under $500K, a cute Ditmas Park co-op with big backyard

Curbed NY 11/4 6:57A Valeria Ricciulli

DDReps, courtesy of Compass The one-bedroom apartment has space for an office Welcome back to The Six Digit Club , in which we take a look at a newish-to-market listing priced under $1 million,...

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Germany Mandates Measles Vaccine

NYTimes.com (Health) 11/14 3:49A Melissa Eddy

All children attending preschool or higher in the country must be immunized, with fines for parents who do not comply, under a law that is to take effect next spring.

Apple’s Reach Reshapes Medical Research

NYTimes.com (Health) 11/14 1:59A Natasha Singer

The company’s tools enable researchers to track huge numbers of people. But doctors do not yet know if it will significantly improve health outcomes.

The Llama as Therapist

NYTimes.com (Health) 11/13 10:00P Jennifer A. Kingson

The charismatic llama is a welcome addition at some nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

To Make This Tofu, Start by Burning Toxic Plastic

NYTimes.com (Health) 11/13 9:56P Richard C. Paddock

Plastic waste from America, collected for recycling, is shipped to Indonesia. Some is burned as fuel by tofu makers, producing deadly chemicals and contaminating food.

To Drive Down Insulin Prices, W.H.O. Will Certify Generic Versions

NYTimes.com (Health) 11/13 12:09P Donald G. McNeil Jr.

About 80 million people with diabetes around the world need the hormone, and half of them can’t afford it. Creating competition could help, the agency said.

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