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Sam Raskin

Sam Raskin

Sam Raskin has reported for Politico New York, Gotham Gazette, Gothamist and Curbed New York.
Jun
05
Summer Events at Brooklyn Army Terminal

Summer Events at Brooklyn Army Terminal

NYCEDC/Kreg HoltSUNSET PARK— The Brooklyn Army Terminal is holding a series of events this summer. Starting today, the 4
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Jun
04
As Crime Dropped, Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Soared: NYPD

As Crime Dropped, Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Soared: NYPD

Image via Olivia OldhamBUSHWICK – While overall crime in the city continues to fall, the NYPD on Tuesday announced hate crimes
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Jun
04
A Summer Tradition: Garfield Boys Return to Park Slope to Play Stickball

A Summer Tradition: Garfield Boys Return to Park Slope to Play Stickball

Garfield Boys return to Park Slope for their annual stickball game. Sam Raskin/BklynerPARK SLOPE – One day in the early
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Jun
03
In Borough President Race, Reynoso Wants to be a ‘Boombox for Progressive Values’

In Borough President Race, Reynoso Wants to be a ‘Boombox for Progressive Values’

(Image via Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)The 2021 Brooklyn borough president’s race has a new, early-declaring candidate. City Council Member
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Jun
03

Man Fatally Shot in East New York

(Courtesy: bee721 / flickr)EAST NEW YORK— A man was shot dead in East New York Sunday night, according to the
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May
14
Menchaca Wants A Radical Rethinking Of Rezonings

Menchaca Wants A Radical Rethinking Of Rezonings

Industry City via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/BTrP9g6hv6f/?hl=en&taken-by=industrycity]SUNSET PARK – With the expansion
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