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Kadia Goba

Kadia Goba

Former Politics Reporter for Bklyner, covering Brooklyn politics and Crown Heights/PLG/Bed Stuy. @kadiagoba
Dec
28
Lander’s Bill To Ban the Sale of Cigarettes In Pharmacies Goes Into Effect January 1

Lander’s Bill To Ban the Sale of Cigarettes In Pharmacies Goes Into Effect January 1

City Councilman Brad Lander (Photo: Screenshot of New York City Council site) PARK SLOPE – Brad Lander will take another victory
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Dec
28
Emma’s Torch Honored With ‘Hero Of The Month’ Award

Emma’s Torch Honored With ‘Hero Of The Month’ Award

CARROLL GARDENS – Borough President Eric Adams honored Emma’s Torch on Thursday with a “Hero of the Month” award. The
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Dec
27
Nickel Postage Hike Coming in the New Year

Nickel Postage Hike Coming in the New Year

A 1953 postage stamp for a mere three pennies. Those were the days, my friend. Source: U.S. Embassy The
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Dec
27
State Lawmakers Can Help You Say ‘I Do’

State Lawmakers Can Help You Say ‘I Do’

Source: Jeff Belmonte via Wikimedia CommonsBROOKLYN — Looking for someone to officiate your wedding? Consider your local state lawmaker. New York
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Dec
26
Justice William C. Thompson Sr. dies at 94

Justice William C. Thompson Sr. dies at 94

Brooklyn — New York State Supreme Court Justice William C. Thompson Sr., the first African American state senator from Brooklyn died
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Dec
26
Three Injured In Two-Alarm Fire in Ebbets Field

Three Injured In Two-Alarm Fire in Ebbets Field

Two-alarm fire at 220 Montgomery St. in Ebbets Field Building complex.CROWN HEIGHTS – Three people were injured on Wednesday after
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Dec
21
City Council Approves Fannie Pettie Watts Street Co-Naming on Her Birthday

City Council Approves Fannie Pettie Watts Street Co-Naming on Her Birthday

Fannie Pettie Watts (Photo: Screenshot Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. website) BEDFORD STUYVESANT — Fannie Pettie Watts, the co-founder of Zeta
2 min read
Dec
21
City Council Approves Franklin Avenue Rezoning

City Council Approves Franklin Avenue Rezoning

Renderings used in a presentation for Franklin Avenue Rezoning on 09/26/2018. The Lincoln/Continuum site of the old
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Dec
20
Gounardes Took Donations From A Landlord On the City’s Worst Landlord’s List

Gounardes Took Donations From A Landlord On the City’s Worst Landlord’s List

8517 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge belongs to the 82nd worst landlord in New York City, according to the NYC
2 min read
Dec
20
Candidates For Public Advocate Gather in Brooklyn

Candidates For Public Advocate Gather in Brooklyn

A packed house for the Brooklyn Heights Public Advocate’s forum at the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn Heights.
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