Liena Zagare

Liena Zagare

May
05
Mystery Illness Affecting Children, Possibly Coronavirus Related

Mystery Illness Affecting Children, Possibly Coronavirus Related

Dr Barbot answers questions in video-press briefing. Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography OfficeThe City issued an alert to health care providers
2 min read
Apr
30
Subways Will Stop Running At Night For Now, Starting May 6

Subways Will Stop Running At Night For Now, Starting May 6

Last Stop. Liena Zagare/BklynerMTA announced earlier today that it will close the subway system for deep-cleaning every night between
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Apr
27
Parents, Teachers, Electeds Blast The Proposed $800M Cuts To Schools, Suggest Trimming Bureaucracy Instead

Parents, Teachers, Electeds Blast The Proposed $800M Cuts To Schools, Suggest Trimming Bureaucracy Instead

Mapleton School /P.S. 48. Liena Zagare/BklynerEarlier today, parents, teachers, students, advocates, and elected officials urged the Mayor to
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Apr
27
Mayor Will Open Some Streets To Pedestrians And Bicyclists In May

Mayor Will Open Some Streets To Pedestrians And Bicyclists In May

Parkside Av. Liena Zagare/BklynerThis morning Mayor Bill de Blasio said the City will, over the next month – May – “create
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Apr
24
The Mayor Won’t Open Walking And Biking Lanes. But Can He Stop Us?

The Mayor Won’t Open Walking And Biking Lanes. But Can He Stop Us?

Today’s City Council hearing on Open Streets legislation sponsored by Speaker Corey Johnson and Council Member Carlina Rivera introduced
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Apr
23
New Hotline To File Complaints About Nursing Homes

New Hotline To File Complaints About Nursing Homes

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Apr
22
New Coronavirus Testing Sites Opening In Brooklyn, Supplies For NYCHA Residents At Last

New Coronavirus Testing Sites Opening In Brooklyn, Supplies For NYCHA Residents At Last

Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a media availability. City Hall. Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.
3 min read
Apr
16
Story Times By Local Librarians Brighten The Day For Young And Old Alike

Story Times By Local Librarians Brighten The Day For Young And Old Alike

Even though the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) closed its physical doors due to coronavirus on March 16, it has continued
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Apr
09
Drive Through Testing Facility To Open Tomorrow In Flatbush, Walk-In In Brownsville Next Week

Drive Through Testing Facility To Open Tomorrow In Flatbush, Walk-In In Brownsville Next Week

Sears in Flatbush. File photo/BklynerGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced five new testing facilities, of which one – a drive-through
1 min read
Apr
07
Broken Hearted, Stronger Together

Broken Hearted, Stronger Together

This disease has been tearing our hearts apart, as it tears the bodies of our family members, friends, and neighbors.
2 min read