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Liena Zagare

Mar
13
We’ve Taken Down Our Paywall — And We Need Your Support

We’ve Taken Down Our Paywall — And We Need Your Support

Our office at Bklyn Commons, though we will be working remotely for now.Bklyner put up a paywall last summer
2 min read
Mar
13
Contingency Plan For The Schools: Officials Plead With The City, As Little Help Available To Schools

Contingency Plan For The Schools: Officials Plead With The City, As Little Help Available To Schools

Council Members Mark Treyger and Justin Brannan Join with Community Leaders to Denounce Xenophobia and Assuage Fears Regarding the Corona
8 min read
Mar
12
Coronavirus Brooklyn Briefing: March 12 – As of noon 24 cases in Brooklyn

Coronavirus Brooklyn Briefing: March 12 – As of noon 24 cases in Brooklyn

Mayor Bill de Blasio hosts a roundtable for ethnic and community media on COVID-19. City Hall. Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
2 min read
Mar
11
Brooklyn Coronavirus Briefing March 11: Keep Calm And Carry On?

Brooklyn Coronavirus Briefing March 11: Keep Calm And Carry On?

UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE DAY The number of confirmed cases in Brooklyn still stands at 6, but it is most likely
3 min read
Mar
11
A New School Focused On Raising Global, Urban Citizens To Open In Brooklyn

A New School Focused On Raising Global, Urban Citizens To Open In Brooklyn

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – The redeveloped old Macy’s on Fulton Street will open in the fall of 2020 to welcome hundreds
10 min read
Mar
10
Help Available For Small Businesses Affected By Coronavirus

Help Available For Small Businesses Affected By Coronavirus

Coney Island Avenue. Liena Zagare/BklynerYesterday, March 9, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced measures to help businesses affected or about
2 min read
Mar
10
Brooklyn Coronavirus Briefing: At Least 6 Confirmed Cases, Things Are Starting To Shut Down

Brooklyn Coronavirus Briefing: At Least 6 Confirmed Cases, Things Are Starting To Shut Down

There are now at least six confirmed cases in Brooklyn, Borough President Eric Adams’ Office confirmed this morning. As of
4 min read
Mar
09
ICE Arrest Worker At A Flatbush Restaurant

ICE Arrest Worker At A Flatbush Restaurant

Jenny Sanz speaks about her sister. Liena Zagare/BklynerEarly last Sunday, March 1, ICE agents entered a local restaurant in
6 min read
Mar
09
After Warren Drops Out, Local Progressive Pols Go All In For Bernie

After Warren Drops Out, Local Progressive Pols Go All In For Bernie

Sen. Warren and Julian Castro at Kings Theatre. Liena Zagare/BklynerLast Thursday, Senator Elizabeth Warren announced she was dropping out
3 min read
Feb
26
Refresh Cortelyou Library – Upcoming Renovations & Fundraiser

Refresh Cortelyou Library – Upcoming Renovations & Fundraiser

Via Brooklyn Public LibraryThe Cortelyou branch of the Brooklyn Public Library is getting a lick of paint, new shelves, and
4 min read