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May
13
Briefing 5/13: More Deaths, A Lawsuit, Open Streets, & Small Business Relief Bills

Briefing 5/13: More Deaths, A Lawsuit, Open Streets, & Small Business Relief Bills

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerIt’s Wednesday! The coronavirus is still out there, so please remember to practice social distancing and
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May
13
Four Murders In Five Days In Brooklyn

Four Murders In Five Days In Brooklyn

BROOKLYN – There were six deaths in five days in the borough. Four of them were murders, and two are yet
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May
12
Briefing 5/12: More Deaths, Free Masks, & Jobs

Briefing 5/12: More Deaths, Free Masks, & Jobs

Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.It’s Tuesday! The sun is out and the birds are chirping. The coronavirus
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May
12
Another Anti-Semitic Incident In South Williamsburg

Another Anti-Semitic Incident In South Williamsburg

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerWILLIAMSBURG – A couple was arrested after allegedly shouting anti-Semitic slurs at three Jewish men, while also trying
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May
12
The Power Of Sisterhood: Raising $18,000 To Help Undocumented Bangladeshis

The Power Of Sisterhood: Raising $18,000 To Help Undocumented Bangladeshis

Photo via the Hanif sisters.KENSINGTON – Shahana and Sabia Hanif are two Bangladeshi-American sisters who call Kensington their home. Both
4 min read
May
11
Free Mask Giveaways in Coney Island Tuesday & Wednesday

Free Mask Giveaways in Coney Island Tuesday & Wednesday

This week Council Member Mark Treyger will host two free mask giveaways for residents in Southern Brooklyn. Council Member Treyger
1 min read
May
11
Briefing 5/11: Increase In Shootings & More Than 70 Rabbis, Priests, Ministers Killed From Coronavirus

Briefing 5/11: Increase In Shootings & More Than 70 Rabbis, Priests, Ministers Killed From Coronavirus

Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeHappy Monday! Did you enjoy the rain pour for a bit from the comfort of
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May
11
Operation Feed Brooklyn Works With Restaurants To Feed Hospital Workers

Operation Feed Brooklyn Works With Restaurants To Feed Hospital Workers

Photo via Operation Feed Brooklyn.BROOKLYN – Operation Feed Brooklyn [https://www.operationfeedbrooklyn.com/] is yet another great local initiative that
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May
11
Some Hope After Grief: Park Slope Mom Gives Birth To Baby Girl

Some Hope After Grief: Park Slope Mom Gives Birth To Baby Girl

PARK SLOPE – Two years ago, Ruthie Ann Miles was pregnant and crossing the street with her five-year-old daughter Abigail Joy,
1 min read
May
08
Briefing 5/8: Racial Disparities In Arrests, New Refrigerated Trucks & More

Briefing 5/8: Racial Disparities In Arrests, New Refrigerated Trucks & More

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerIt’s finally Friday! We hope you have a wonderful weekend and are able to celebrate Mother’
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