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Sam Raskin

Sam Raskin

Sam Raskin has reported for Politico New York, Gotham Gazette, Gothamist and Curbed New York.
Jun
18
Too ‘Divisive’ or Just Honest? Local Pols Split on Carranza

Too ‘Divisive’ or Just Honest? Local Pols Split on Carranza

Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza talks about Meatless Monday change in menu. Todd Maisel/BklynerAfter a letter signed by three Brooklyn
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Jun
18
Industry City CEO Defends Expansion to Skeptical Sunset Park Residents

Industry City CEO Defends Expansion to Skeptical Sunset Park Residents

Council Member Carlos Menchaca addresses Community Board 7 in Sunset Park (Image by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner)SUNSET PARK—Industry City’
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Jun
17
Meet the 6th Municipal District Candidates For Civil Court Judge: Chinyelu Udoh

Meet the 6th Municipal District Candidates For Civil Court Judge: Chinyelu Udoh

Chinyelu Udoh standing outside a coffee shop in Crown Heights (Image by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner)Last week, we interviewed Caroline
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Jun
14
Maloney to Rally for Impeachment

Maloney to Rally for Impeachment

Carolyn Maloney. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)GREENPOINT – Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who represents parts of Brooklyn, will join a rally to
2 min read
Jun
14
Weeksville Heritage Center Receives City Designation

Weeksville Heritage Center Receives City Designation

Weeksville by Nic LehouxCROWN HEIGHTS— Weeksville Heritage Center [https://www.weeksvillesociety.org/] has received Cultural Institutions Group [https://www.nycgo.
1 min read
Jun
14
Modern Southern Food Comes To Crown Heights

Modern Southern Food Comes To Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS—The Ryerson is on a mission to bring modern Southern food to the neighborhood. The restaurant, located at
3 min read
Jun
14
It’s Opening Day For The Brooklyn Cyclones!

It’s Opening Day For The Brooklyn Cyclones!

Big crowd at MCU Park in Brooklyn on Opening Night for the baseball game between the Staten Island Yankees and
2 min read
Jun
13
With Stronger Rent Laws, Myrie and Salazar See Opportunity For Meaningful Rent Reform

With Stronger Rent Laws, Myrie and Salazar See Opportunity For Meaningful Rent Reform

On Tuesday, the State Assembly and Senate announced they had come to an agreement on an ambitious rent-regulation package, and
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Jun
13
Brooklyn’s Economy Is Booming Thanks To Innovative Businesses

Brooklyn’s Economy Is Booming Thanks To Innovative Businesses

Birdseye view of Brooklyn Navy Yard Master Plan (Architectural and Urban Design Concepts by WXY, Illustrative Visualization by bloomimages)Brooklyn’
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Jun
13
Bichotte Endorses de Blasio For President

Bichotte Endorses de Blasio For President

Back in 2014, he endorsed her. Now, Bichotte is returning the favor as de Blasio runs for President. Photo via
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