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Headlines of the Week: May 6-12

A roundup of the most recent popular Brooklyn Patch stories.

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. 

Park Slope

How to Make a South Brooklyn Pizza in 1 Minute

With his experience and blood-borne skill, Gino said it takes him one minute or less to make a pizza pie. "I've been making pizza for 35 years. I can make pizza in my sleep," he said.

Fort Greene-Clinton Hill

Clinton Hill Library to Close During Summer

The Clinton Hill branch of the Brooklyn Public Library will close during the summer to allow for systemic and building improvements, said a member of Community Board 2's youth and education committee.

Prospect Heights

Racist? Insulting? Patronizing? Or A Good Idea?

As anyone who has taken the Q-train in the past few months has surely seen, those city-sponsored ads warning of the horrors of teen parenthood are plastered all over. 


Carroll Gardens

Linden Tree Preschool Shut Down By Department of Health

Brooklyn parents have yet to be informed as to the reason for the closure.

Ditmas Park 

Parade Ground's New Bathrooms on Track to Open This Summer
Work is progressing on the new restrooms at the Parade Grounds, which are expected to open in in July or August. 

Windsor Terrace-Kensington

No Injuries Following Ocean Parkway Fire

The fire broke out at about noon Thursday afternoon in the boiler room of the building.

Bed-Stuy

Bed-Stuy Teen Speaks Out Against Domestic Violence Through Art

Max Desir won first prize for his entry, “Nobody Has the Right to Control You,” in the Sexual Assault Awareness Month poster contest.


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