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Jun
02
Opinion: Why Reducing Class Size Is So Fundamental, Especially Right Now

Opinion: Why Reducing Class Size Is So Fundamental, Especially Right Now

By Gilly Nadel, parent and teacher. Everyone knows New York City public school students deserve better — but what does better
3 min read
Jun
01
Opinions: To Be Resilient, We Need Kingsbrook Hospital

Opinions: To Be Resilient, We Need Kingsbrook Hospital

It's good to see New Yorkers encouraged to think about climate resilience for our coastline [https://bklyner.com/
2 min read
Jun
01
Rent Relief Applications Open in New York June 1: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

Rent Relief Applications Open in New York June 1: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

By Allison Dikanovic, THE CITY. This article was originally published [https://www.thecity.nyc/2021/5/28/22458541/rent-relief-applications-open-in-new-york-june-1-tenants-landlords] by
7 min read
May
27
Opinion: The City’s Engine of Economic Mobility Needs a Kickstart

Opinion: The City’s Engine of Economic Mobility Needs a Kickstart

Brooklyn College. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)By Council Member Inez Barron, Chair of Committee on Higher Education and Council Member
3 min read
May
26
Opinion: It’s Time To Invest In Parks

Opinion: It’s Time To Invest In Parks

(Image: Prospect Park Alliance)By Rita Joseph, a teacher running to represent District 40 There are over 1,700 [https:
3 min read
May
26
Brooklyn Restaurant Renaissance is Cooking, Poised to Overtake Manhattan as City’s Food Capital

Brooklyn Restaurant Renaissance is Cooking, Poised to Overtake Manhattan as City’s Food Capital

Kim Meyer waits for customers in her new Cobble Hill restaurant, Kimpanadas. | Hiram Alejandro Durán/THE CITYBy Ann Choi, THE
3 min read
May
24
Jewish Neighbors Harassed Outside Temple During Sabbath

Jewish Neighbors Harassed Outside Temple During Sabbath

This past Saturday, May 22, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm, a blue Toyota Camry pulled up in front of
1 min read
May
21
Opinion: I’m A Teacher and I Think It’s Time to Reopen the Schools

Opinion: I’m A Teacher and I Think It’s Time to Reopen the Schools

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter at Phyl’s Academy in Brooklyn on March 23, 2021. (Image:
3 min read
May
20
Opinion: Toba Potosky is the Right Person for Council District 33

Opinion: Toba Potosky is the Right Person for Council District 33

Former NY State Senator Velmanette Montgomery (left) with Toba Potosky (right). Courtesy of Sen. Montgomery.By Former NY State Senator
2 min read
May
19
Opinion: Pass the Climate and Community Investment Act

Opinion: Pass the Climate and Community Investment Act

Brooklyn Shorefront. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Senator Andrew Gounardes and the Bay Ridge Environmental Group It’s long past time for
3 min read