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Curtis Brodner

Curtis Brodner

Curtis is a reporter for Bklyner. Message me with tips, questions and lavish praise (or complaints) at curtis@bklyner.com or on Twitter @CurtisBrodner.
Dec
19
South Central Brooklyn United for Progress Looks Toward a Bigger and Brighter 2020

South Central Brooklyn United for Progress Looks Toward a Bigger and Brighter 2020

Members of South Central Brooklyn United for Progress. Courtesy of SCBUP.New York Senate District 17 for Progress, a group
4 min read
Dec
10
Housing vs Jobs: Sunset Park Community Continues to Fight Over Industry City Rezoning

Housing vs Jobs: Sunset Park Community Continues to Fight Over Industry City Rezoning

Protester with sign. Curt Brodner/Bklyner.Hundreds of Sunset Park residents, activists, and other interested parties gathered at the opulent
5 min read
Dec
09
Jewish Neighbors Protest EMJC Rabbi’s Installation Over Charter School Controversy

Jewish Neighbors Protest EMJC Rabbi’s Installation Over Charter School Controversy

Protesters at EMJC. Curtis Brodner/BklynerMIDWOOD — The installation of Rabbi Sam Levine at the East Midwood Jewish Center (EMJC) was
4 min read
Dec
05
Kids in These Neighborhoods Are Way More Likely to Be Exposed to Lead

Kids in These Neighborhoods Are Way More Likely to Be Exposed to Lead

From Comptroller’s report [https://comptroller.nyc.gov/reports/new-york-city-comptroller-scott-stringers-investigation-into-child-lead-exposure/?utm_source=Media-All&utm_campaign=2685b3df50-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_05_
4 min read
Nov
26
You Don’t Belong Here: Charter School’s Move to Midwood Splits Jewish Community

You Don’t Belong Here: Charter School’s Move to Midwood Splits Jewish Community

MIDWOOD – An informational meeting about East Midwood Jewish Center’s (EMJC) plan to rent a former Jewish day school building
5 min read
Nov
21
Industry City Rezoning Moves Ahead: Can The Community Get Behind It?

Industry City Rezoning Moves Ahead: Can The Community Get Behind It?

Photo by Industry CitySunset Park residents grappled with the contentious Industry City’s rezoning application at the Community Board 7
3 min read
Nov
15
Let’s Talk About Trucking, the Brooklyn Way

Let’s Talk About Trucking, the Brooklyn Way

Truck driving on the road. Photo byMatthew T Rader [https://unsplash.com/@matthew_t_rader?utm_source=unsplash&utm_
4 min read
Nov
07
City Reps Face Angry Residents at Park Slope Town Hall Over Botched Construction

City Reps Face Angry Residents at Park Slope Town Hall Over Botched Construction

SJPCA President Randy Gresl facing the panel of speakers. Curt Brodner/BklynerA Park Slope town hall addressing complaints about the
3 min read