Markowitz Gets a Free Parking Pass, and More Brooklyn in Brief, Wednesday

- Borough President Marty and his staffers are still parking on the pedestrian plaza next to borough hall - but now it's officially legal. This ticks off permit abuse advocates no end. NY Daily News as picked up from the Uncivil Servants blog.

- De Blasio calls for downzoning of Carroll Gardens. Brooklyn Streets, Carroll Gardens

- Update on Carroll Gardens development issues. Brownstoner

- Changes in G train service. Gowanus Lounge

- More about the rampant credit card fraud going in in parts of Brownstone Brooklyn. Gowanus Lounge

- Brooklyn Heights movie theater to expand (a wine bar!). Brooklyn Eagle