Methodist Bishop to End Trials for Ministers Who Perform Gay Weddings The leader of the United Methodist Church in New York essentially freed ministers to conduct a still-prohibited ceremony and dropped charges in one case. SHARON OTTERMAN March 11 2014 at 4:00AM http://nyti.ms/1cQ6J3N http://nyti.ms/1nexh8A The New York Times N.Y. / Region Same-Sex Marriage Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships

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Prosecutors Expected to Dismiss Charges Against Whistle-Blower in Sex Abuse Case Sam Kellner was indicted three years ago on charges that he paid a young man to falsely testify that he had been abused by Baruch Lebovits a prominent Hasidic cantor in Brooklyn. SHARON OTTERMAN March 8 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1cHI4OG The New York Times N.Y. / Region Sex Crimes

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In Gracie Mansions Attic Mayors and Their Children Find a Flexible Space The spacious attic of the mayoral residence in New York has served many purposes over the years: a childrens playroom a workout room and a chefs apartment. SHARON OTTERMAN March 4 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1i75Lb3 http://nyti.ms/1cxa4EJ The New York Times N.Y. / Region Real Estate and Housing (Residential)

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Blogger Keeps Focus on Brooklyn Architecture, but Now Mostly From Upstate The blogger Suzanne Spellen still delves into the history of the borough even though she can no longer afford to live there. SHARON OTTERMAN February 25, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1dpaOf8 http://bit.ly/1dpaM79 The New York Times N.Y. / Region Historic Buildings and Sites, Brownstones

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In Brooklyn, Rejecting the Monotony of the Glass-and-Steel Look Some owners and designers are doing different and interesting work, highlighting Williamsburg’s industrial past while adding modern elements. SHARON OTTERMAN February 18, 2014 at 5:00AM http://nyti.ms/1eIxk21 http://bit.ly/1eIxma7 The New York Times N.Y. / Region Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Building (Construction)

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