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Justin Mitchell

Justin Mitchell

I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. My life's journey has led me to Colorado, Oregon, Prague, Cambodia, South Korea, Chicago and Washington, DC. Now on my second Brooklyn stint and eager to
Apr
10
Vacancies High As Flatbush Avenue Navigates Changing Demographics

Vacancies High As Flatbush Avenue Navigates Changing Demographics

Cookie’s Department Store is one of the shopping highlights on the Flatbush Avenue BID. (Justin Mitchell/Bklyner)FLATBUSH – The
6 min read
Mar
14
Slow Progress on Surge Barriers, Surge Gates and Other Flood Mitigation Measures For Southern Brooklyn

Slow Progress on Surge Barriers, Surge Gates and Other Flood Mitigation Measures For Southern Brooklyn

The Army Corps of Engineers gives a presentation on its ongoing study on protecting the region from severe storms. (Justin
3 min read
Mar
06
As Bay Ridge Frets About Vacant Businesses, Officials Search for Answers

As Bay Ridge Frets About Vacant Businesses, Officials Search for Answers

Vacant storefronts on 86th Street in Bay Ridge on February 28, 2019. (Justin Mitchell/BKLYNER).BAY RIDGE – Last December, City
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Jan
10
De Blasio Announces NYC Ferry Service For Coney Island – in 2021

De Blasio Announces NYC Ferry Service For Coney Island – in 2021

NEW YORK – Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that Coney Island will finally get ferry service as part of a
3 min read
Jan
09
City Council Passes Awnings Act, What You Need To Know If You Have A Storefront

City Council Passes Awnings Act, What You Need To Know If You Have A Storefront

Signs were taken down throughout the city by business owners fearing fines. (Photo: Justin Mitchell/BKLYNER).City Councilmember Rafael Espinal’
3 min read
Jan
08
Bookery Cafe Brings Coffee, Books And Pastries To Sunset Park

Bookery Cafe Brings Coffee, Books And Pastries To Sunset Park

The Bookery is located at 462 36th St in Sunset Park. (Photo: Justin Mitchell/BKLYNER).SUNSET PARK — Near Greenwood Cemetery,
3 min read
Jan
04
Sheepshead Bay Church Calls For Donations To Help Repairs

Sheepshead Bay Church Calls For Donations To Help Repairs

The Sheepshead Bay United Methodist Church is adding support to its steeples and doing extensive internal and external renovations. (Photo:
3 min read
Dec
28
Openings And Closings South Of Prospect Park

Openings And Closings South Of Prospect Park

It’s easy to lose track, so we have compiled the openings from this fall, roughly south of the Park.
4 min read
Dec
14
Espinal’s Signage Bill Finalized With Vote Expected Next Week

Espinal’s Signage Bill Finalized With Vote Expected Next Week

City Councilmember Rafael Espinal speaks in front of City Hall on December 5. (Justin Mitchell/BKLYNR).City Councilmember Rafael Espinal’
5 min read
Dec
13
Sheepshead Bay Church Hopes To Wrap Up Repairs By Early 2019

Sheepshead Bay Church Hopes To Wrap Up Repairs By Early 2019

The iconic steeples of the Sheepshead Bay United Methodist Church are undergoing repairs. The entrance to the adjacent Russian Orthodox
2 min read