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Pamela Wong

Pamela Wong

Pam was a staff reporter at Bklyner, covering North-Western parts of Brooklyn between 2016 and 2019. She also writes about art at arthag.typepad.com.
Jul
18
Man’s Body Discovered in Gowanus Bay Wednesday Morning

Man’s Body Discovered in Gowanus Bay Wednesday Morning

SUNSET PARK – A second body has been recovered from the waters surrounding Brooklyn this week. Via Google MapsAt approximately 10:
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Jul
17
A Perfect Day For The Spray Showers At The Newly Opened Ennis Playground

A Perfect Day For The Spray Showers At The Newly Opened Ennis Playground

GOWANUS – NYC Parks [https://www.nycgovparks.org] Commissioner Mitchell Silver, NYC Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Marty Maher, and City Council
4 min read
Jul
17
Brooklyn’s Got Talent: The 10th Annual Coney Island Talent Show

Brooklyn’s Got Talent: The 10th Annual Coney Island Talent Show

CONEY ISLAND – Brooklynites of all ages will show off their creative gifts at the 10th Annual Coney Island Talent Show
2 min read
Jul
17
Bicycle Collision On 5th Ave Tuesday A Common Occurrence, Store Owner Says

Bicycle Collision On 5th Ave Tuesday A Common Occurrence, Store Owner Says

5th Avenue at Prospect Place (Photo: Pamela Wong/Bklyner)PARK SLOPE – A bicyclist was hit by a truck on 5th
2 min read
Jul
17
Undesign The Redline: Exhibit Explores The History Of Redlining And Its Link To Inequalities Today

Undesign The Redline: Exhibit Explores The History Of Redlining And Its Link To Inequalities Today

GOWANUS – A traveling interactive exhibition examining the history and legacy of redlining will debut at the Old American Can Factory
2 min read
Jul
16
Woman’s Body Found In Erie Basin Tuesday Morning

Woman’s Body Found In Erie Basin Tuesday Morning

[UPDATE: Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 11:30am] The NYPD released the identification of the victim. Her name is Jin
1 min read
Jul
16
Cobble Hill Replaces DUMBO As Brooklyn’s Priciest Neighborhood

Cobble Hill Replaces DUMBO As Brooklyn’s Priciest Neighborhood

COBBLE HILL – Cobble Hill has usurped DUMBO as Brooklyn’s priciest neighborhood, according to Property Shark’s recently released report
2 min read
Jul
15
Boerum Hill Residents Sue To Stop 80 Flatbush Upzoning

Boerum Hill Residents Sue To Stop 80 Flatbush Upzoning

BOERUM HILL – After a mixed-use development including two towers received approval to rise on the border of Boerum Hill and
3 min read
Jul
15
More Summer Movies: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, Washington Park

More Summer Movies: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, Washington Park

DUMBO/PARK SLOPE – Last week we mentioned two upcoming free outdoor movie events in Bed-Stuy and Coney Island [/summer-movies-cinema-block-party-and-flicks-on-the-beach/]. With
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Jul
12
Petition Launched To Preserve Downtown Home With Abolitionist History

Petition Launched To Preserve Downtown Home With Abolitionist History

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN – A petition [https://www.change.org/p/lisa-kersavage-preserve-227-duffield-street-abolitionist-place-as-a-nyc-landmark?recruiter=980907572&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=
2 min read