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Turf War in City Parks

The city is re-examining using synthetic turf in parks amid fears of lead contamination and complaints about dangerously hot surfaces.

  • March 27, 2009
via Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Tree Throes in Brooklyn

The city wants to plant a million trees — but some residents of Brownsville aren’t exactly tree-huggers.

  • March 19, 2009
via Brooklyn Rail

Red Hook Justice Center Faces Red Ink

The Red Hook Community Justice Center, an innovative combination courthouse and community service hub, has trimmed hours. More cutbacks loom.

  • March 18, 2009

Iraqi Musician Shares Oud Obsession

Baghdad-born musician Rahim AlHaj is a master of the oud, an ancient guitar-like instrument. He recently gave lessons in Lower Manhattan.

  • March 16, 2009

Online Brooklyn Time Machine Debuts

There's a new site celebrating old Brooklyn. Brooklynrevealed.com offers a virtual museum tour of the borough's historic neighborhoods.

  • March 16, 2009
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