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Week in Review: Investors Bank Opens, Notebook Drive Begins

The top headlines from the week that was in Carroll Gardens.

Investors Bank Opens in Carroll Gardens

Investors Bank has officially opened its new branch on Court Street in Carroll Gardens and will hold an official grand opening Nov. 23.

The event, which commemorates Investors' 12th branch in Brooklyn, will feature refreshments, face painting and a variety of games and activities, including Investors Bank’s “Crack the Vault” contest with a top prize of $5,000.

Red Hook Boaters Earn Golden Trowel

On Nov. 16, 350 people came to support and celebrate their local parks at the second annual Partnerships for Parks Conference where Red Hook Boaters was one of two groups to receive the "Golden Trowel Award" for their superb park activism.

Roulette Hosting Brooklyn Symphony in Memory of Hope Reichbach

The Brooklyn Symphony will perform this month in remembrance of Hope Reichbach, the young Boerum Hill native who was a rising star in local politics but tragically passed away at the age of 22 in 2011.

After Shoe Drive, Students Hope to Bring Supplies in Return to Cambodia

One year ago, Anna Malafronte and a class of students from Poly Prep organized a shoe drive and brought hundreds of shoes to needy Cambodian youth. While there, Malafronte noticed another need: school supplies.

Your Pics/Clips: Kanye West Brings Yeezus to Brooklyn

The eccentric and electric Kanye West brought all the sounds and scenes of the unique 'Yeezus' tour to the Barclays Center Tuesday night.

Many were on hand to capture the moments, including West wearing a full mask and even bringing an actor playing Jesus to the stage. Kendrick Lamar opened the evening.


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