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Liena Zagare

Nov
18
Q&A With Justin Krebs: Running For A More Livable Park Slope

Q&A With Justin Krebs: Running For A More Livable Park Slope

Justin Krebs in Park Slope. Fall of 2020. By Zainab Iqbal/BklynerJustin Krebs, 42, is a community organizer running to
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Nov
17
Brooklyn COVID-19 Numbers

Brooklyn COVID-19 Numbers

The schools remain open as the city inches towards a 3% infection rate, based on 7-day averages. According to the
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Nov
17
Planning For Equitable Recovery: The Inclusive Growth Initiative Is Seeking Diverse Steering Committee Members

Planning For Equitable Recovery: The Inclusive Growth Initiative Is Seeking Diverse Steering Committee Members

Flatbush. Liena Zagare/BklynerOver the next two years, three leading non-profit organizations will work together to inform an agenda for
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Nov
16
Brooklyn COVID19 Numbers – Can We Make It To Thanksgiving?

Brooklyn COVID19 Numbers – Can We Make It To Thanksgiving?

Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.Cases in the city have doubled in the last two weeks. Brooklyn’s number
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Nov
13
Dunkin Donuts Versus Housing: Sunset Park Residents Discuss At A Public Hearing of 737 4th Avenue

Dunkin Donuts Versus Housing: Sunset Park Residents Discuss At A Public Hearing of 737 4th Avenue

Last night CB7 held its first public zoom hearing [https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7/videos/818099408764571] of the proposed redevelopment
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Nov
12
Brooklyn COVID19 Numbers – 450 New Cases, Household Transmission A Concern, At Home Tests

Brooklyn COVID19 Numbers – 450 New Cases, Household Transmission A Concern, At Home Tests

Last week, I was writing about how we have moved from 200-300 COVID-19 positive cases a day in October to
3 min read
Nov
12
State Senator Kevin Parker Announces Candidacy for New York City Comptroller in 2021 Elections

State Senator Kevin Parker Announces Candidacy for New York City Comptroller in 2021 Elections

Kevin Parker, a Democrat who just won reelection for his seat to represent D21 in State Senate, announced today he
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Nov
12
COVID19 Vaccine Trials In Brooklyn Seek Participants From Underrepresented Communities

COVID19 Vaccine Trials In Brooklyn Seek Participants From Underrepresented Communities

Dr. Stephanie Sterling, courtesy of NYU Langone Brooklyn.You may have seen ads on local TV suggesting you enroll in
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Nov
11
Brooklyn Pandemic Numbers: Up Again, New 10 Person, 10 PM Restrictions

Brooklyn Pandemic Numbers: Up Again, New 10 Person, 10 PM Restrictions

Flatbush at Lincoln. Liena Zagare/BklynerWe may be tired of the virus, but the virus is not tired of us.
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Nov
11
All Of NYCHA Tenant Association Presidents From His District Endorse Restler For Council

All Of NYCHA Tenant Association Presidents From His District Endorse Restler For Council

Lincoln Restler is running to represent the East River neighborhoods of Brooklyn in the City Council District 33. Campaign photo.
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