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Kadia Goba

Kadia Goba

Former Politics Reporter for Bklyner, covering Brooklyn politics and Crown Heights/PLG/Bed Stuy. @kadiagoba
Apr
16
Two Candidates Booted In The Race To The 45th Council Seat

Two Candidates Booted In The Race To The 45th Council Seat

EAST FLATBUSH — The pool of candidates looking to fill the vacant seat in the 45 council district just became smaller
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Apr
16
L. Rickie Tulloch Wants To Bring Back ‘Gifted and Talented’ Programs

L. Rickie Tulloch Wants To Bring Back ‘Gifted and Talented’ Programs

EAST FLATBUSH — Repairing New York City’s fractured education system will take more than doing away with the city’s
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Apr
16
Day Care Shutdown, Lawsuit and More on Measles

Day Care Shutdown, Lawsuit and More on Measles

WILLIAMSBURG — The city closed a daycare center on Monday after the school refused to provide vaccination records to the city
2 min read
Apr
15
Candidates For GOP District Leaders Battle It Out In Southern Brooklyn

Candidates For GOP District Leaders Battle It Out In Southern Brooklyn

BAY RIDGE — As former governor Bill Weld announces a primary against President Trump, Republicans in Southern Brooklyn look to another
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Apr
15
Gounardes Calls For Verrazzano Discount for Brooklyn Residents

Gounardes Calls For Verrazzano Discount for Brooklyn Residents

BAY RIDGE — State Sen. Andrew Gounardes is calling for Brooklyn to get their fair share in toll discounts, especially as
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Apr
12
CD45 Update: Women Lead In Matching Funds

CD45 Update: Women Lead In Matching Funds

EAST FLATBUSH — After Friday’s disclosure deadline, three women lead the pack in projected matching funds for the special election
1 min read
Apr
12
One Week To Register For the 45th Council District Special Election

One Week To Register For the 45th Council District Special Election

EAST FLATBUSH — Brooklynites must register by Friday, April 19, to cast a ballot in the upcoming special election. Photo via
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Apr
12
Crown Heights Store Openings

Crown Heights Store Openings

CROWN HEIGHTS — We have already told you about Izzy’s opening up its third business — a fried chicken spot— in
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Apr
12

Update: Third Murder Victim Within The Confines Of The 67 Precinct

Update: Police released the name of the victim as Clevens Valcin of East Flatbush. EAST FLATBUSH — The 67 pct. is
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Apr
10
Borelli To Run For Public Advocate

Borelli To Run For Public Advocate

BROOKLYN — It’s happening. Councilman Joe Borelli of Staten Island (Photo: Compliments of City Council)City Councilman Joe Borelli, a
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