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Kadia Goba

Kadia Goba

Former Politics Reporter for Bklyner, covering Brooklyn politics and Crown Heights/PLG/Bed Stuy. @kadiagoba
Apr
10
Izzy’s Fried Chicken To Open In Crown Heights

Izzy’s Fried Chicken To Open In Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS — The small kosher chain of boutique eateries is diving into the chicken industry—fried chicken. Izzy’s Fried
2 min read
Apr
09
Councilman Kalman Yeger Loses Committee Seat Over Controversial Tweet

Councilman Kalman Yeger Loses Committee Seat Over Controversial Tweet

BOROUGH PARK — The city council voted to remove Councilman Kalman Yeger from the Immigration Committee on Tuesday over his remarks
2 min read
Apr
09
Crown Heights: 6 Apartments On Affordable Housing Lottery

Crown Heights: 6 Apartments On Affordable Housing Lottery

CROWN HEIGHTS — Affordable housing units are now open for six affordable Crown Heights apartments. Three apartments are open at 912
3 min read
Apr
09
New 4 Train Study Could Mean Subway Line Extension For Utica Avenue

New 4 Train Study Could Mean Subway Line Extension For Utica Avenue

CROWN HEIGHTS — Tired of catching the B46 down Utica Avenue? The Brooklyn Borough President’s office and a group of
1 min read
Apr
08
How To Squander $20k – State Renewed Lease With Slumlord Despite Assemblywoman’s Indictment

How To Squander $20k – State Renewed Lease With Slumlord Despite Assemblywoman’s Indictment

BAY RIDGE — Three state agencies squandered more than $20,000 on unused district office space after extending the lease of
2 min read
Apr
08
All That Jazz In PLG

All That Jazz In PLG

Nicco Soffiato, Zach Swanson and Deric Dickens at Erv’s in PLG during a band night. (Photo courtesy of Nicco
3 min read
Apr
08
Could Brad Lander Be the City’s Next Comptroller?

Could Brad Lander Be the City’s Next Comptroller?

Brad Lander speaking at the 9th Street Vision Zero Redesign walkthrough (Photo: Nathan Haselby)PARK SLOPE/KENSINGTON — All but fifteen
3 min read
Apr
08
Wattli: Ditmas Park’s New Hangout Spot

Wattli: Ditmas Park’s New Hangout Spot

Arbor Watt of Wattli at 1505 Newkirk Avenue in Ditmas Park Photo: Liena Zagare/BklynerDITMAS PARK — When Arbor met Sally,
3 min read
Apr
03
Brannan Calls For Immediate Action On Illegal Home Conversions

Brannan Calls For Immediate Action On Illegal Home Conversions

DYKER HEIGHTS — Lawmakers demand the Department of Buildings investigates illegally converted homes which they say the agency has repeatedly ignored.
3 min read
Apr
02
Police Injuries As Thousands Take To Boro Park Streets To Mourn Grand Rabbi

Police Injuries As Thousands Take To Boro Park Streets To Mourn Grand Rabbi

BORO PARK — Police struggled to control thousands of mourners on Tuesday who came out to funeral services to honor a
2 min read