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Keira Wingate

Keira Wingate

Keira was an intern for Bklyner and continues to freelance here. She has her BA in Journalism and currently goes to The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. When she's not working or writing y
Oct
22
The Fountains Opens To Provide Hundreds Of Truly Affordable And Supportive Homes

The Fountains Opens To Provide Hundreds Of Truly Affordable And Supportive Homes

The Fountains in East NY. Credit: Gerri HernandezEast New York, NY –  The Fountains was envisioned to provide good quality, affordable
3 min read
Oct
16
After Seeing Mammogram Screenings Drop Dramatically, ScanVan Is Back On The Road To Help Women Get Tested

After Seeing Mammogram Screenings Drop Dramatically, ScanVan Is Back On The Road To Help Women Get Tested

The ScanVan launched in 2007 and has since served thousands of women. Courtesy of Project Renewal.A 40-foot-long, state of
3 min read
Oct
16
DOE Proposes To Cut A Lifeline For At-Risk Youth, Slashing Learn To Work Program by 72%

DOE Proposes To Cut A Lifeline For At-Risk Youth, Slashing Learn To Work Program by 72%

As over 200 people piled into a virtual rally on Oct. 15, emotions rang high. Students, teachers, council members, and
4 min read
Oct
12

Sean Casey Animal Rescue’s Halloween Fundraiser Moves Online This Year

The Sean Casey Animal Rescue [https://www.nyanimalrescue.org/] (SCAR) in Windsor Terrace is who Brooklyn’s residents call about
2 min read
Oct
12
Harold ‘Heshy’ Tischler Arrested For Inciting To Riot And More

Harold ‘Heshy’ Tischler Arrested For Inciting To Riot And More

Heshy Tischler interrupts Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO of NYC Health and Hospitals at a press conference in Gravesend
3 min read
Oct
09
Latest On COVID-19 Rates, School Closures & Testing Sites

Latest On COVID-19 Rates, School Closures & Testing Sites

As COVID-19 rates continue to hover above 5% in hotspot areas throughout New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that
2 min read
Oct
08
Maya Wiley Announces Run For Mayor in 2021 Election

Maya Wiley Announces Run For Mayor in 2021 Election

Maya Wiley is running for New York City mayor in the 2021 election. (Photo via Maya Wiley campaign site)Maya
2 min read
Sep
16
The New Breadline Starts On Your Phone: Masbia Soup Kitchen Serves Food With Dignity

The New Breadline Starts On Your Phone: Masbia Soup Kitchen Serves Food With Dignity

A woman checking in for her scheduled appointment via the Plentiful app. Keira Wingate/BklynerAt the height of the COVID-19
4 min read
Sep
10
Garbage, Open Dining, and Private Streets Dominate Transportation Committee Hearing

Garbage, Open Dining, and Private Streets Dominate Transportation Committee Hearing

Sushi Katsuei, on 7th Ave in Park Slope, preparing for their 5 o’clock outdoor dinner service. Keira Wingate/BklynerMembers
4 min read