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Megan McGibney

Megan McGibney

A native New Yorker, Megan McGibney writes about education, politics, and business. A 2008 graduate of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, she is also an adjunct lecturer at CUNY
Feb
13
Gounardes Meets Voters And Fields Questions At The Owl’s Head Bar

Gounardes Meets Voters And Fields Questions At The Owl’s Head Bar

Andrew Gounardes at The Owl’s Head/Megan McGibneyBAY RIDGE – About 30 people turned up last night at The Owl’
4 min read
Feb
02
Going Back To Move Forward – Myrtle Avenue’s 6th Annual Black Artstory Month

Going Back To Move Forward – Myrtle Avenue’s 6th Annual Black Artstory Month

Art by Derrick Cross at SNAPFORT GREENE/CLINTON HILL – Sometimes you need to go back in order to move forward.
5 min read
Jan
31
Senate Contender Barkan Fields Questions at The Owl’s Head on Monday

Senate Contender Barkan Fields Questions at The Owl’s Head on Monday

Ross Barkan (standing) answers questionsBAY RIDGE – About 25 people gathered Monday night at The Owl’s Head [http://www.theowlshead.
4 min read
Jan
19
Parents Helping Parents – Get Organized To Support Your Child With An IEP

Parents Helping Parents – Get Organized To Support Your Child With An IEP

From left – Rina Horne, principal of PS 212; Randi Garay; Mallory Figueroa; Councilman Mark Treyger; Georgette Pezzolanti, Family Leadership Coordinator
4 min read
Nov
20
Dan Donovan Is Told To “Do Your Job” By Angry Constituents At Coffee Talk

Dan Donovan Is Told To “Do Your Job” By Angry Constituents At Coffee Talk

BAY RIDGE – Congressman Dan Donovan of 11th Congressional District (CD11) held Coffee Talk – a town hall meeting this past Saturday
4 min read
Nov
16
640-seat Middle School Considered for Red Hook

640-seat Middle School Considered for Red Hook

Tamar Smith of the SCA giving the presentation. (Megan McGibney/BKLYNER)RED HOOK – About 30 parents, local business owners, and
3 min read
Oct
27
Mayor De Blasio Waxes Nostalgic At Park Slope Town Hall (VIDEO)

Mayor De Blasio Waxes Nostalgic At Park Slope Town Hall (VIDEO)

Mayor DeBlasio addresses 39th Council District residents at a Town Hall. (Megan McGibney/BKLYNER)PARK SLOPE — Mayor Bill De Blasio
3 min read
Oct
24
CEC 13 Relaxes PS 20 Relocation Fears at School Space Meeting

CEC 13 Relaxes PS 20 Relocation Fears at School Space Meeting

PS20/BKLYNERCLINTON HILL – Last night saw over 30 parents attend Community Education Council (CEC) 13’s strategic space meeting, held
2 min read
Oct
18
A Passion for Pianos Leads to Big Business in Sunset Park

A Passion for Pianos Leads to Big Business in Sunset Park

SUNSET PARK – Brooklyn is a hub-bub for entrepreneurs, with a wealth of opportunities for residents to start their own businesses.
4 min read
Sep
28
Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store Marks 10 Years in Business

Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store Marks 10 Years in Business

PARK SLOPE – Independent businesses are a staple of Brooklyn life, and Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store [https://blueribbongeneralstore.com/
3 min read