Announcements
BROOKLYN – We at BKLYNER are sincerely saddened to learn of the loss of two great competitors and sources of local news—DNA Info and Gothamist. Joe Ricketts, Chief Executive Officer of the two sites, posted a statement [https://assets.dnainfo.com/message.html] earlier today reading: “Today, I’ve made
Central Brooklyn
Photo: BKLYNERBROOKLYN – Monday, October 9 is Columbus Day, and though not many offices take the day off, some do — and with public schools closed, we’ll bet there are some parents taking the day off as well — so here’s some information on what’s closed [http://www1.nyc.gov/
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CONEY ISLAND – William A. Brown has been appointed as the new chief executive officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island. Mr Brown comes to Brooklyn with 38 years of experience in the healthcare industry, and was most recently the Regional Executive providing oversight for all Baptist Health entities in Western
Central Brooklyn
The deadline to register to vote in the General Election on November 7 is October 13. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than October 13 and received by the Board of Elections no later than October 18. If you are interested in registering, first make sure you are eligible
Announcements
L’shanah tovah u’metukah to our Jewish readers. May the year 5778 be a happy, healthy and peaceful one! All of us at BKLYNER
Central Brooklyn
While it looks like gas prices in Brooklyn have not been impacted as much as the rest of the city, they are up since Hurricane Harvey affected production in Texas, home to about 1/3 of our country’s refining capacity, at the end of August. Much of the are
Business
FLATBUSH — The next location of Taco Bell in Brooklyn will be coming to serve you across from the Kings Theatre, next door to the new Crunch gym on Flatbush Avenue. They are hiring for general manager [https://secure.jobappnetwork.com/apply/c_TBL/l_en/Restaurant-General-Manager-job-Brooklyn-NY-US-1738549.html] , shift leader, [https:
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brownsville
[UPDATED: September 12, 2017 at 11am] The NYPD has announced that following an ongoing investigation, 19-year-old Brownsville resident, Zeandre Orr, has been arrested and charged with robbery in connection to this incident. Orr lives steps away from the Howard Johnson hotel that was robbed. BROWNSVILLE – Police are looking for a
Announcements
Photo by BKLYNERTuesday, September 12 is New York City’s Primary Elections. Polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. Our coverage area has variation depending on exactly where you live. To get detailed information based on your exact address, visit New York City Campaign Finance Board [http://www.nyccfb.
Events
FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro and Chief of Department James E. Leonard honor those killed in the attacks at the World Trade Center 16 years ago by laying a wreath at the Firemen’s Memorial in Riverside Park (VIA FDNY)This morning, at 8:46am and 9:03am there were
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Spike Lee’s Crooklyn is the One Film (like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah was the One Book [http://www1.nyc.gov/site/mome/initiatives/1book1ny.page]) that New Yorkers will get a chance to watch together on September 13. Thousands of New Yorkers voted and selected [/vote-nyc-film-want-see-free-citywide-screenings/] Lee’s
Announcements
CONEY ISLAND – It’s been almost five years since Superstorm Sandy hit our shores, and the businesses of Coney Island want to do their part and give back to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here’s what they are doing: * All of the proceeds raised on September 7th from ticket