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Aug
06
Local Heroes: They Saw, They Stopped, They Helped

Local Heroes: They Saw, They Stopped, They Helped

GRAVESEND – Yesterday afternoon neighbors across the borough were sharing messages hoping to help identify a 4-year-old girl that was found
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Aug
02
Over 900 NYC classrooms serving the city’s youngest children have deteriorating lead paint, new data show

Over 900 NYC classrooms serving the city’s youngest children have deteriorating lead paint, new data show

PS 130 is listed among schools with lead paint in classrooms. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Reema Amin, Alex Zimmerman, Christina Veiga,
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Jul
31
Em Samolewicz Was A Gentle Spirit, Killed While Bicycling

Em Samolewicz Was A Gentle Spirit, Killed While Bicycling

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerSUNSET PARK – Em Samolewicz, 30, was an artist and a yogi. Her friends and colleagues describe her
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Jul
29
Outrage Over 12 People Shot At Old Timers Festival In Brownsville

Outrage Over 12 People Shot At Old Timers Festival In Brownsville

[UPDATE: Monday, July 29, 2019 at 11:35am] The deceased victim was identified by police as Jason Pagan, who was
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Jul
26
‘Young Muslims’ On Brotherhood And Being Young Muslims In America

‘Young Muslims’ On Brotherhood And Being Young Muslims In America

Ahmad Sleiman (left) and Muhammad Zeb. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)MIDWOOD – In a country where the president spews anti-Muslim rhetoric,
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Jul
22
Thousands Of Brooklynites Still Without Power: ‘Why Did Con Edison Choose Us?’

Thousands Of Brooklynites Still Without Power: ‘Why Did Con Edison Choose Us?’

Blackout in Mill Basin, July 21, 2019 (Photo: Todd Maisel)SOUTHEAST BROOKLYN – Yesterday, when temperatures hit the high 90s and
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Jul
19
Fight For Accountability At Makki Masjid Goes To Court

Fight For Accountability At Makki Masjid Goes To Court

Makki Masjid located at 1089 Coney Island Avenue. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner) MIDWOOD – The fight for accountability at the beloved
5 min read
Jul
12
UPDATE: ICE Conducting Raids In NYC This Sunday, July 14

UPDATE: ICE Conducting Raids In NYC This Sunday, July 14

UPDATE: The ICE raids that were expected two weeks ago were postponed. Instead, they will be taking place this Sunday,
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Jul
10
15 Cyclists Have Died In 2019, ‘Mayor de Blasio, Do Your Job!’

15 Cyclists Have Died In 2019, ‘Mayor de Blasio, Do Your Job!’

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerWASHINGTON SQUARE PARK – About a thousand cyclists lay down on the ground next to their bikes and
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Jul
08
Pedestrian Killed After Car Strikes Her Then Collides With Another Vehicle

Pedestrian Killed After Car Strikes Her Then Collides With Another Vehicle

At the corner of Church Avenue and Coney Island Avenue. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)KENSINGTON/ PROSPECT PARK SOUTH – A 49-year-old
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