But after historians showed that Chatel’s house, at 227 Duffield St., was once a stop on the Underground Railroad, the city did an about-face, co-naming Duffield Street “Abolitionist Place” and promised $2 million to commemorate the fight against the so-called “Peculiar Institution” of slavery.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 10, 2008.

...contemporary version of these sculptures. The city’s Design Commission has approved their installation at Flatbush Avenue Extension and Tillary Street in Downtown Brooklyn...

Published by mcbrooklyn on October 10, 2008.

CSI: NY is filming around Main St and Water St in Brooklyn.

Published by On Location Vacations on October 10, 2008.

30 Rock is filming around Hicks St and Orange in Brooklyn. (Thanks to John!)

Published by On Location Vacations on October 10, 2008.

...s "New York City Waterfalls," a public art project comprised of four man-made waterfalls. Columbia Heights between Remsen and Orange streets

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

The margaritas at this low-key Tex-Mex establishment are an excellent way to cap off a weeknight or kick off a weekend night. Made with real fruit, the blood orange option is perfectly tart and the pepper-infused varieties don't hold back on spice. 218 Court St., 718-858-7739

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

This is one of Montague's few independent retailers. From denim mainstays like Citizens of Humanity and Hudson to more fashion-y brands like Gryson and Sigerson Morrison, Tango carries the makings of both casual and office-ready outfits. 145 Montague St., 718-625-7518

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

Approved for (3) CLE credits. Held at the Brooklyn Bar Association, 123 Remsen St. For information or to register, contact the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project: (718) 624-3894 x4 or e-mail: jspiegel@brooklynvlp.org.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 9, 2008.

St. Charles Borromeo School, 23 Sidney Pl.; Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights, 117 Remsen St.; Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St.; PS 8, 37 Hicks St.; Saint Ann's School, 129 Pierrepont St.; Grace Church School, 254 Hicks St.

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

Readers strolling down Montague will have a hard time resisting Heights Books' ever-present outdoor sale stacks. The used bookstore has a healthy selection of dollar finds and first editions alike. 109 Montague St., 718-624-4876

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

St. Charles Borromeo School, 23 Sidney Pl.; Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights, 117 Remsen St.; Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St.; PS 8, 37 Hicks St.; Saint Ann's School, 129 Pierrepont St.; Grace Church School, 254 Hicks St.

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

280 Cadman Plaza West at Tillary Street, 718-623-7100

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

Hunker down for the restaurant's world-class smoky, crispy mac & cheese, or relax over old-school cocktails like Rum Swizzles and Behind the Knees. 66 Hicks St., 718-852-5084

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

301 Gold St., 718-875-6811

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

St. Charles Borromeo School, 23 Sidney Pl.; Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights, 117 Remsen St.; Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St.; PS 8, 37 Hicks St.; Saint Ann's School, 129 Pierrepont St.; Grace Church School, 254 Hicks St.

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

It's hard to imagine why MAC would peddle its electric shades on mostly-vanilla Montague, but the brand's bold makeup is the street's edgiest draw. Swing by neighboring beauty emporium Korres for luxe skincare products to complement your MAC acquisitions. 156 Montague St., 718-596-1994

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

South Brooklyn neighborhoods may have a gourmet food establishment on every block, but real supermarkets are still few and far between. With the recent opening of the city's second Trader Joe's outpost on Court Street at Atlantic Avenue, the area's grocery prayers have been answered.

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

St. Charles Borromeo School, 23 Sidney Pl.; Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights, 117 Remsen St.; Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St.; PS 8, 37 Hicks St.; Saint Ann's School, 129 Pierrepont St.; Grace Church School, 254 Hicks St.

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

With sophisticated cocktails and charcuterie, this intimate bar is a civilized alternative to nearby Camp and Zombie Hut. The narrow space fills up quickly, so grab a table early if you're looking to loiter. 152 Smith St., 718-643-6622

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

St. Charles Borromeo School, 23 Sidney Pl.; Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights, 117 Remsen St.; Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St.; PS 8, 37 Hicks St.; Saint Ann's School, 129 Pierrepont St.; Grace Church School, 254 Hicks St.

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

Contemporary Replicas of Early Downtown Brooklyn Sculptures To Be Restored to Flatbush and Tillary

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 9, 2008.

St. Charles Borromeo School, 23 Sidney Pl.; Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights, 117 Remsen St.; Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St.; PS 8, 37 Hicks St.; Saint Ann's School, 129 Pierrepont St.; Grace Church School, 254 Hicks St.

Published by amNY.com on October 9, 2008.

...That’s what happened at the Klitgord Auditorium of New York City Technical College at 286 Jay Street several years ago...

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 9, 2008.

For years before Trader Joe's opened on September 28, this fruit stand did a stand up business on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Court Street in Cobble Hill.

Published by mcbrooklyn on October 8, 2008.

Earlier this year, Lee said that high rents had forced him out of his main office space at 124 DeKalb Ave. in Fort Greene, where his film company had been for 22 years, and into a smaller space he already owned around the corner on South Elliott Place.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 8, 2008.

Development Watch: 237 Duffield Street

Published by Brownstoner on October 8, 2008.

...they were renting at 163 Court, adding a basement level in 1990. The purchase of 161 Court next-door, the former home of Albert’s Floral Design, was completed in 1996, and...

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 8, 2008.

...since 1981. In 1984 Henry and Mary bought the building that they were renting at 163 Court, adding a basement level in 1990. The purchase of 161 Court next-door, the former...

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 8, 2008.

...advertising wing, Spike DDB, would move to the former warehouse building at the corner of Washington and Front streets...

Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 8, 2008.

• Several punks stole a teenager’s iPod as she was rocking out as she waited at the corner of Tillary and Adams street on Sept. 29 around 4:30 pm. One perp told the girl, “Just make it easy and give it up.” The girl politely complied, and the boys continued walking down Tillary Street.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 8, 2008.

Co-op of the Day: 63 Cranberry Street, Parlor Floor

Published by Brownstoner on October 8, 2008.

A "We the Free" clothing boutique is about to open up on Smith and Pacific Streets in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

Published by mcbrooklyn on October 7, 2008.

11 a.m. Pastors join Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes to announce a gun buyback program in Williamsburg and Bushwick at Hynes' office on the 19th floor of 350 Jay St., Brooklyn.

Published by The New York Observer on October 7, 2008.

Ivaylo Ivanov of 58 Remsen Street is not only accused of graffiti-related hate crimes, but also for possession of illegal weapons, after police found a cache of guns and bombs in his apartment.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 7, 2008.

He also sells gourmet hot dogs at the corner of Old Fulton Street and Everit Street across from Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in DUMBO.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 7, 2008.

He also sells gourmet hot dogs at the corner of Old Fulton Street and Everit Street in DUMBO.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 7, 2008.

...too angry, Bluh founded Starogubski Press and published the book herself from her apartment at 115 Congress St. in Cobble Hill...

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 7, 2008.

Held at Pacific High School at 120 Schermerhorn. For information or to attend, contact Lisa Howard: (718) 643-5296 or Deborah Brimfeld: (718) 855-7155.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 7, 2008.

The Eagle printed a small piece on the retirement celebration in the Oct. 2 edition, and was recently alerted of an error in that piece by a helpful call from the staff of court officers at 360 Adams Street.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 7, 2008.

An accident involving a tractor-trailer and a car on the BQE near Willow and Cranberry streets early Monday afternoon shut down traffic in both directions and sent clouds of black...

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 6, 2008.

Monday, October 6. 7 p.m. Free. Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street.

Published by Brownstoner on October 6, 2008.

...estate investment firm that made headlines last summer when its long-neglected rental property at 100 Clark Street collapsed. The sales prices were well below the asking prices--the original offering document had...

Published by Brownstoner on October 6, 2008.

The next Brooklyn Bar CLE-accredited offering will be presented by the Family Law Section 6 p.m. at it headquarters, 123 Remsen St.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 3, 2008.

243 Kane Street

Published by Brownstoner on October 3, 2008.

53 Boerum Place

Published by Brownstoner on October 3, 2008.

Eagle: New Contracts for 166 Montague

Published by Brooklyn Heights Blog on October 3, 2008.

MICRO MUSEUM: 123 Smith St., Boerum Hill. (718) 797-3116 or www.micromuseum.com.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 2, 2008.

The same day a much more modest production was being videotaped by Bushwick indie filmmaker Sasha Santiago (holding camera) on Cranberry Street. And a newly married Russian couple posed for an unusual wedding shot on the stoop of 220 Columbia Heights.

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on October 2, 2008.

Community Board 2. Monthly board meeting. Polytechnic Institute (5 Metrotech Center, Jay Street and Myrtle Avenue Promenade), 6 pm. Call (718) 596-5410 for info.

Published by Brooklyn Paper on October 2, 2008.

...the same hands for decades. Interested? The auction's at 3 p.m. today at 360 Adams Street, Rooms 261 and 274, respectively...

Published by Brownstoner on October 2, 2008.