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The Brooklyn College campus. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BKLYNER)BAY RIDGE – Ross Barkan, a graduate of Stony Brook University who is running for New York State Senate seat representing District 22, has released his education platform, promising to fight for free tuition, “no strings attached”, for New York state residents attending
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Via NYC DOTBy Andrew Gounardes, a candidate in the New York’s 22nd Senate District race. BAY RIDGE In the wee hours of the morning on March 31st, the New York State Legislature and Governor Cuomo approved a $168 billion budget, and once again there was absolutely zero money allocated
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A bunch of new places have popped up in South-Western Brooklyn in the last few months and we are looking forward to trying them and letting you know what we think soon. In the meantime, here they are: BENSONHURST/GRAVESEND: Shardeni Espresso Bar [http://www.shardeniespressobar.nyc/] – Located at 210
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On Sunday, March 25th BKLYNER held a Summer Camp Fair featuring 26 camps. Camps from across Brooklyn came together to meet families looking for camp options. There was something for everyone. If you didn’t get a chance to stop by or if you want to see all the camps
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The F Train station at Ditmas Avenue (Screenshot via Google Maps)KENSINGTON – Police are looking for the man who viciously beat a straphanger who didn’t have any money for him on in the Ditmas Avenue F station last weekend. Around 2:20 am on Sunday, March 4, police said
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Despite the weather, summer is actually not that far away. Have you made summer camp plans? Come to the BKLYNER Camp Fair and meet representatives from camps across Brooklyn. The Fair is free and open to the public. Sunday, March 25 12-3pm P.S. 130, 713 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn 11218
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SOUTHERN BROOKLYN – Going forward, those arrested with small amounts of illegal drugs – small enough to qualify as a misdemeanor – may be offered to be enrolled in a drug treatment program, under Project CLEAR (Collaborative Legal Engagement Assistance Response) that is being piloted in Southern Brooklyn. If the individual meaningfully participates,
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We know our kids love their devices so why not let them learn what is behind the screen. From learning to code and programming to building robots and other devices kids can attend one of these very cool tech-related camps! These camps offer a diverse array of technologies to try
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BAY RIDGE – As a resident of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn and an Education District 20 public school parent, I feel fortunate to have my child enrolled in one of the best school districts in New York City. My son has flourished under the care of impeccably trained teachers and a compassionate
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Brooklyn Subways (Via the MTA)Another weekend, another series of closures from the MTA. Here’s a quick rundown of the major changes that’ll affect Brooklyn this coming weekend: * No 2/3 trains between Manhattan and Brooklyn (Use 4/5 instead) * 2/3 trains won’t stop at Clark
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WEST BROOKLYN – Councilmember Justin Brannan (D-43) announced yesterday that New York’s neighborhood policing would start this year in West Brooklyn communities, covering the 62nd and 68th precincts. The 68th Precinct covers Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights, while the 62nd Precinct covers Bath Beach and Bensonhurst. Additional officers will be
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To be a kid in Brooklyn today. What’s their fancy – fencing? baseball? African dance? Art? Tinkerer? or are do they want to try everything? These Brooklyn camps bring out new skills and make for an exciting summer. Let summer be a time for exploration. Brooklyn Bridge Fencing [http://www.