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Boerum Hill

Sep
24
Shut Down Rikers And The Mayor’s Jail Plan, Community Demands

Shut Down Rikers And The Mayor’s Jail Plan, Community Demands

PARK SLOPE – The diverse group of Brooklynites packed into the auditorium of PS 133 Thursday night shared two opinions—they
7 min read
Sep
21
Shut Down Rikers And The Mayor’s Jail Plan, Community Demands

Shut Down Rikers And The Mayor’s Jail Plan, Community Demands

PARK SLOPE – The diverse group of Brooklynites packed into the auditorium of PS 133 Thursday night shared two opinions—they
7 min read
Sep
20
City Council Subcommittee On Zoning Unanimously Approves Pared Down 80 Flatbush

City Council Subcommittee On Zoning Unanimously Approves Pared Down 80 Flatbush

BOERUM HILL – After an hour and a half delay Thursday morning, the New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and
4 min read
Sep
18
It Takes a Community – To Rescue A Dog

It Takes a Community – To Rescue A Dog

When Eric Maus came across an abandoned pit bull Monday in Prospect Park, the 28-year-old didn’t know what to
3 min read
Sep
18
Man Shot And Killed In Front Of Gowanus Houses

Man Shot And Killed In Front Of Gowanus Houses

BOERUM HILL – A 26-year-old man was shot and killed in front of his home at the Gowanus Houses Monday afternoon.
1 min read
Sep
17
Reminder: Community Input Session For Brooklyn Detention Center, Thursday, Sept. 20

Reminder: Community Input Session For Brooklyn Detention Center, Thursday, Sept. 20

DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN/BOERUM HILL – Last month, Mayor de Blasio revealed details and renderings for the four borough-based detention centers [/atlantic-detention-details/
2 min read
Sep
13
Don’t miss out:  Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! Is coming to Brooklyn

Don’t miss out:  Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! Is coming to Brooklyn

Everyone’s invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!
2 min read
Sep
12
This Far From Average Grocer Now Delivers!

This Far From Average Grocer Now Delivers!

Photo Credit: Avi GlicksteinPROVISIONS [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provision]: a stock of needed materials or supplies; especially: a stock
6 min read
Sep
07
From Day One: Brooklyn Based Conference on Business and Society Launches September 13

From Day One: Brooklyn Based Conference on Business and Society Launches September 13

Companies tend to prosper when they put people ahead of product and profit—but how can companies build these values
1 min read
Sep
05
Which Neighborhoods Aren’t Chill About Ice Cream Trucks?

Which Neighborhoods Aren’t Chill About Ice Cream Trucks?

Photo by Mary Bakija/City Kid CornerSummer is supposedly winding down, but the 90-degree and higher heat doesn’t make
2 min read