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May
29
Domino Park Expands Composting Drop Off Site Starting June 1

Domino Park Expands Composting Drop Off Site Starting June 1

When the city abruptly halted all composting initiatives as a cost-saving measure (with the announcement made just a couple of
1 min read
May
28
NYC To Begin Phase 1 Of Reopening In First Or Second Week Of June, Mayor Says

NYC To Begin Phase 1 Of Reopening In First Or Second Week Of June, Mayor Says

Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.NEW YORK CITY – As the number of deaths and the rate of hospitalizations is
3 min read
May
28
Thursday Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Robberies & A Stabbing

Thursday Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Robberies & A Stabbing

BUSHWICK – The NYPD needs help to search for a person who stabbed a man and fled early this week. On
3 min read
May
28
“Posse up and get tested” – Cuomo Asks Chris Rock And Rosie Perez To Educate Neighbors

“Posse up and get tested” – Cuomo Asks Chris Rock And Rosie Perez To Educate Neighbors

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s daily Coronavirus briefing at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in Brooklyn, where he
3 min read
May
27
Briefing 5/27: Funeral Homes Facing Lawsuits, NYC To Expand Free Hotel Access & More

Briefing 5/27: Funeral Homes Facing Lawsuits, NYC To Expand Free Hotel Access & More

Our heroes. (Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)It’s Wednesday! The weather is beautiful outside. Remember to wear a
1 min read
May
26
Briefing 5/26: Some Reopenings, Small Landlords Want Relief & Doctor’s $10,000 Heirloom Stolen

Briefing 5/26: Some Reopenings, Small Landlords Want Relief & Doctor’s $10,000 Heirloom Stolen

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerIt’s Tuesday! I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. I took a stroll outside and saw
2 min read
May
26
Three Homicides In Cypress Hills/East NY On Memorial Day Weekend

Three Homicides In Cypress Hills/East NY On Memorial Day Weekend

CYPRESS HILLS/EAST NY – Memorial Day weekend ended with three murders in the 75 Precinct. First, on Friday, May 22,
2 min read
May
26
Neighbors Give Back To Their Own Southern Brooklyn Immigrant Community

Neighbors Give Back To Their Own Southern Brooklyn Immigrant Community

Brooklyn Immigrant Community Support – Distribution at Good Shepherd Church. (Photo via Rathkopf Photography [https://www.rathkopf.com/], with permission) SOUTH
5 min read
May
26
Mayor Signs Seven COVID-19 Relief Bills Into Law

Mayor Signs Seven COVID-19 Relief Bills Into Law

LBK Pizza is open for take out and delivery only, in Park Slope. Photo by Ellie Plass.Mayor Bill de
3 min read
May
22
Briefing 5/22: Field Hospital Shuts Down, Working 24 Hours Straight & Giving Back

Briefing 5/22: Field Hospital Shuts Down, Working 24 Hours Straight & Giving Back

Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeIt’s finally Friday! Sunday is Eid al-Fitr and Monday is Memorial Day. The weather
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