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Sam Raskin

Sam Raskin

Sam Raskin has reported for Politico New York, Gotham Gazette, Gothamist and Curbed New York.
Jul
19
‘New Yorkers Must Stay Vigilant’: Local Pols Blast Trump, Prepare For More ICE Raids

‘New Yorkers Must Stay Vigilant’: Local Pols Blast Trump, Prepare For More ICE Raids

Rep. Yvette Clarke speaks at the press conference (Image by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner) LOWER MANHATTAN — Local politicians on Friday instructed
3 min read
Jul
19
DA Eric Gonzalez Defends Diversion Program NYPD Says Is Used Too Often When Guns Are Involved

DA Eric Gonzalez Defends Diversion Program NYPD Says Is Used Too Often When Guns Are Involved

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez at a recent press conference (Image by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner)Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez
3 min read
Jul
19
8-Story Apartment Building to Rise in Flatbush

8-Story Apartment Building to Rise in Flatbush

The home that will soon be demolished ahead of construction (Image by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner)FLATBUSH—An eight-story apartment building
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Jul
18
How To Save Everyone: Doc who Saved Hundreds After Las Vegas Mass Shooting Trains Colleagues in Brooklyn

How To Save Everyone: Doc who Saved Hundreds After Las Vegas Mass Shooting Trains Colleagues in Brooklyn

FLATBUSH — On the night of the mass shooting [https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/buzzfeednews/live-updates-two-people-are-dead-as-police-investigate] at the Las Vegas Harvest
4 min read
Jul
17
As Heat Wave Approaches, de Blasio Tells New Yorkers How to Keep Cool

As Heat Wave Approaches, de Blasio Tells New Yorkers How to Keep Cool

Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at a press conference about the city’s response to the heat wave (Image by
2 min read
Jul
17
‘Can we speed that up?’: De Blasio, DOT Explain Slow Expansion of Citi Bike in Outer Boroughs

‘Can we speed that up?’: De Blasio, DOT Explain Slow Expansion of Citi Bike in Outer Boroughs

Mayor Bill de Blasio and DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg testing out dockless bikes in the Rockaways last week (Via Mayor’
2 min read
Jul
17
BP Adams Raking in Cash Ahead of Mayoral Run

BP Adams Raking in Cash Ahead of Mayoral Run

Borough President Eric Adams waves to the crowd at the Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade. Todd Maisel/BklynerBED-STUY—Brooklyn Borough
1 min read
Jul
16
Lander Leads Fundraising In 2021 Comptroller Run With $360,532

Lander Leads Fundraising In 2021 Comptroller Run With $360,532

Brad Lander. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)PARK SLOPE—Council Member Brad Lander, who is running for comptroller, brought in $360,
2 min read
Jul
16
More Citi Bikes Coming to More Brooklyn Neighborhoods by 2023

More Citi Bikes Coming to More Brooklyn Neighborhoods by 2023

Citi Bike. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BROOKLYN—Citi Bike will within the next four years be expanded in a number
2 min read
Jul
16
DOJ Announces Decision Not to Charge Pantaleo, Sparking Outcry from Garner Family in Brooklyn

DOJ Announces Decision Not to Charge Pantaleo, Sparking Outcry from Garner Family in Brooklyn

DOJ’s Richard Donoghue and FBI special agent in charge of the Criminal Division for the New York Field Office,
5 min read