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Ben Verde

Ben Verde

Ben Verde is a freelance reporter and third generation New Yorker. His work has also been in the Brooklyn Paper and Streetsblog NYC.
Oct
10
New Men’s Shelter Opening Next Year On Sackett Street In Gowanus

New Men’s Shelter Opening Next Year On Sackett Street In Gowanus

GOWANUS – A new homeless shelter for single men is coming to Gowanus. 601 Sackett Street (Pamela Wong/Bklyner)The 200-bed
3 min read
Aug
14
Protesters Continue Fight To Save Downtown Home Of Abolitionists

Protesters Continue Fight To Save Downtown Home Of Abolitionists

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – In an effort to stall the impending demolition of 227 Duffield Street, activists are demanding the NYC Landmarks
3 min read
Aug
05
NYC Department Of Cultural Affairs Releases Bushwick Arts & Culture Study

NYC Department Of Cultural Affairs Releases Bushwick Arts & Culture Study

BUSHWICK – A report [https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dcla/downloads/pdf/BCC-NACI-Bushwick.pdf] released last month by the New York
3 min read
Jul
31
Marine Park Puddles – A Tale Of Two Parks?

Marine Park Puddles – A Tale Of Two Parks?

MARINE PARK – Huge puddles continue to plague Marine Park – worrying residents after Mosquitoes infected with the West Nile Virus were
3 min read
Jul
26
Will A New BID For Bay Ridge Bring It Back The Way It Was?

Will A New BID For Bay Ridge Bring It Back The Way It Was?

BID Supporter Chip Cafiero speaks during public comment section. Ben Verde/BklynerA proposed Third Avenue Business Improvement District is proving
2 min read
May
13
Department of Transportation Proposes New Bay Ridge Bike Lanes

Department of Transportation Proposes New Bay Ridge Bike Lanes

BAY RIDGE – Department of Transportation representatives unveiled their proposal for new bike lanes in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights at
2 min read