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Solidarity march on Brooklyn bridge. Madeleine Kornfeld/Bklyner.Thousands of people marched in solidarity on Sunday, January 5, to protest anti-Semitism and demonstrate support for Jewish neighbors affected by recent incidents of anti-Semitic violence. A sea of winter hats, hoods, and yarmulkes flooded Foley Square around 11 a.m. in
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Aiden, first baby born in NYC of the New Year, with mom Jennet Zobnin and dad Artyom Zobnin at NYC Health + Hospitals – Coney Island branch.At the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2020, baby boy Aiden Zobnin became the first Brooklyn baby born in the New Year, Coney Island
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It’s a sad end for a Christmas tree to be disposed off in the garbage. Irina Groushevaia/BklynerOne of the most significant sources of waste during the holidays comes from the twinkling, star-topped centerpiece that represents Christmas to so many Americans: the Christmas tree. Sadly, many of these wind
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Shuttered Petland Discount. Liena Zagare/Bklyner.Brooklyn, and all of New York City, is experiencing a decline in national chain stores, a new study shows. In December the Center for an Urban Future (CUF) released its latest report on the State of the Chains, [https://nycfuture.org/pdf/CUF_StateoftheChains_
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Nail Salon. Photo by Kris Atomic on Unsplash. [https://unsplash.com/photos/Xa8fX8bQCgs]Yesterday the minimum wage in New York City rose to $15 per hour regardless of the size of the employer for all non-tipped employees. For those of you whose wages include tips — you will also get to
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Bay Ridge Connects leadership and local officials hold a blue ribbon taut as Marianne Nicolosi, Executive Director of Bay Ridge Center, and Assemblyman Felix Ortiz cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the new center on Third Avenue. Madison Ruffo/Bklyner.BAY RIDGE, BROOKLYN – When Marc Greenberg walked into
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This year we’ve seen it all: from Jewish Delis run by Muslims to new community programs, from new developments to horrific crimes. These are the top 10 stories you cared about most in 2019: 10. Legendary L&B Spumoni Gardens Announces New Location in DUMBO [/legendary-lb-spumoni-gardens-announces-new-location-in-dumbo/] The beloved
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New Year’s Eve firework show at Grand Army Plaza. Photo courtesy of Prospect Park Alliance.With less than 34 hours until the new year begins, it’s time to decide where you’ll watch this year’s fireworks. Skip the chaos at Times Square to watch the ball drop
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GRAND ARMY PLAZA — After the violent stabbing of five people in the home of a rabbi on Saturday night in Monsey, NY, Brooklyn politicians called for a state of emergency to be declared to protect Jewish residents in New York, as residents came together to celebrate the 8th night of
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BROWNSVILLE/EAST FLATBUSH — A 33-year-old woman was shot and killed yesterday on the border of Brownsville and East Flatbush. Cops have taken in a suspect for questioning. On Thursday, December 19 at around 4:20 p.m., 33-year-old Yahhira Nesby was found with gunshot wounds to the chest and legs
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2018 Polar Bear Plunge at Coney Island. B.C. Lorio/Flickr. [https://www.flickr.com/photos/ackniculous/46525448792/in/photolist-2dTi61d-2dTi64j-Qbrbme-2cRVDGq-Qbrbo8-2bb6zss-2bb6zvy-qArRt9-CJLxXK-BMoa4a-qArRJQ-qmanWU-CJN7pr-CctnRM-CcyCL6-CHKvZf-BMf1Ub-96E74b-CCL3n4-BNzsJT-96E5wW-96B3xx-96E6PS-96E6Z1-96AZKT-96E7jo-96E5DC-96B42B-96B3rM-96B3Lg-96E5Hj-96E5QW-96E7Fw-96E6uh-96E7yf-96E6fq-96B4gn-96B39X-96E61E-96E6as-96E4zG-96E43W-96E58b-96B1B6-96B2VP-96AZVM-96B1t6-96B1c8-96E5ey-96B2cg] CONEY ISLAND — Th
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While we often discuss if Affordable Housing is actually affordable, [/affordable-housing-who-can-really-afford-this/] two new residential buildings in Brownsville and East New York have now opened applications with apartments that are truly affordable, offering supportive housing and Section 8 housing. Supportive housing offers onsite services [https://shnny.org/supportive-housing/what-is-supportive-housing/] that help