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Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBENSONHURST – Earlier today on Bay Parkway Dunkin’ Donuts unveiled what the company touts as the Dunkin’ Donuts of the future – its first New Generation Concept store. Cold brew is on tap, whether you want cold brew coffees (including the new Nitro) or iced tea. Employees are sporting
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BROOKLYN HEIGHTS – After demolishing the Brooklyn Heights Library [https://ny.curbed.com/2017/6/19/15829320/brooklyn-heights-library-demolition-condo] almost a year ago, construction is moving along at the site of its former home at 280 Cadman Plaza West [http://280cadman.com]. 280 Cadman Plaza West rendering [http://280cadman.com] via Marvel
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Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17, is coming soon but no need to fret, Bklyner has put together a guide to satisfy all dad-types. No ties here…but you will find the best Father’s day cards, unique ways to give back, fun “sports” such as ping-pong and golf, treats
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PM Pediatrics BensonhurstDisclaimer: This is not a paid post. As a somewhat frequent customer with my three kids, I am biased based on the care we have consistently received since they opened in Midwood. I have also been surprised by how few of my neighbors know of this option. BENSONHURST
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PARK SLOPE – There have been a slew of business closings on or near 5th Avenue in Park Slope. Here’s a run-down of some of the storefronts with papered-up windows that we’ve come across in the past few weeks. Let us know what we’ve missed. The former Sun
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UPDATE 6/6/18: While the new NetCost Market in Sheepshead Bay was due to have its soft opening today, the store remains closed. A spokesperson for the company confirmed that they would not be open for business, but did not provide a reason for the delay. Currently, there is
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Target’s new East Flatbush store rendering, opening in 2020.MIDWOOD/EAST FLATBUSH — Target announced today that they will be opening another of their small-format urban stores at the corner of Kings Highway and Foster Avenue in East Flatbush, where Kristal Auto Mall used to be in 2020. “Our Kings
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via Mishiyeva Law, PLLC.Mishiyeva [https://www.nycprobatelawyer.com/] Law, PLLC [https://www.nycprobatelawyer.com/], is a law firm concentrating on probate and estate law, located in the heart of the Financial District of New York City . To help people better understand this area of law, the law firm has
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Photo credit: LongIslandExchange.comLast month [/meet-the-grandmother-and-grandson-behind-umbrella/], we interviewed Sam Gerstenzang, the co-founder of Umbrella [https://www.askumbrella.com/], a service aimed at providing affordable, friendly help with everyday tasks to Brooklyn seniors. Gerstenzang mentioned that they recently expanded from Brooklyn to Nassau County. In prior posts, we’ve shared some
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Since taking office in 2014, Mayor de Blasio has made diversity a central focus of his administration. There have been diversity initiatives in agencies ranging from the Department of Cultural Affairs to the Department of Education and others. It’s no different at New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
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SUNSET PARK – Along with celebrating the Brooklyn Army Terminal [https://www.bklynarmyterminal.com]‘s (BAT) centennial Thursday morning, the NYC Economic Development Corporation [https://www.nycedc.com] (EDC), Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen, and Council Member Carlos Menchaca unveiled a new 500,000-square-foot facility that will
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BROOKLYN NAVY YARD – The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation (BNYDC) announced last Thursday that HITN, the largest Spanish-language public broadcasting network in the country, has signed a ten-year lease to expand its current space at Building 292. Rendering courtesy of HITNHITN currently occupies 21,000 square feet at the Brooklyn