Prisoner Escapes In Downtown Brooklyn; Weiner's Wife; and More Brooklyn Briefs

- Manhunt continues for prisoner who escaped custody near Brooklyn Criminal Court in Downtown Brooklyn yesterday around noon. NY Daily News

- Anthony Weiner’s alma mater -- Brooklyn Tech -- confirmed Thursday that it had canceled his speech at its graduation. Instead, Public Advocate Bill de Blasio will give the commencement speech. NY Times

- Why Anthony Weiner's wife should run for his seat. Good.is

- Weiner actually had a "mixed reputation" in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Eagle 

- Activists say the Atlantic Yards fight is "re-energized," and urge litmus test for candidates. Carroll Gardens Patch

- The new Coney Island "concretewalk" is already cracking! Gothamist

- Today's men increasingly turn to arts & crafts. Brooklyn Eagle

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