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May
27
Worker Fell to Death From Flatbush Historic Bank Site: Police

Worker Fell to Death From Flatbush Historic Bank Site: Police

The Flatbush Savings Bank building in March 2021. (Image: Dann Lawrence)A construction worker has fallen to his death at
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May
21
Brooklyn Crime Blotter – May 21st

Brooklyn Crime Blotter – May 21st

(Image: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)Concerns about an increase in crime continue to play a central role [https://www.nytimes.com/
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May
17
A Plan to “Renew” Brooklyn’s Backyard

A Plan to “Renew” Brooklyn’s Backyard

(Image: Prospect Park Alliance)The nonprofit that cares for Prospect Park has announced plans to give the green space a
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May
14
Elected Officials and Family Demand “Justice for Romy” After 12-Year-Old Fatally Attacked at School

Elected Officials and Family Demand “Justice for Romy” After 12-Year-Old Fatally Attacked at School

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn speaks at a press event focused on the death of Romy Vilsaint on Friday, May
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May
13
Senator Kevin Parker Floods Some Constituents with Mailers Before Election Deadline

Senator Kevin Parker Floods Some Constituents with Mailers Before Election Deadline

Recent mailers from Senator Kevin Parker. (Image: Liena Zagare/Bklyner)Internet safety. NYPD entrance exams. Lupus Awareness Month. Anti-Asian hate
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May
12
Chase Bank is Closing Its Crown Heights Branch

Chase Bank is Closing Its Crown Heights Branch

Chase Bank on Eastern Parkway will close by the end of August 2021. Mukta Ahmad/BklynerJPMorgan Chase Bank and Co.
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May
12
City Landmarks Commission Approves Controversial Development at Hebron School in Crown Heights

City Landmarks Commission Approves Controversial Development at Hebron School in Crown Heights

Rendering of the approved development. (Image: Morris Adjmi Architects)The city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) approved a hotly-contested proposal
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May
11
New Target Opens at Kings Highway Plaza

New Target Opens at Kings Highway Plaza

Kings Highway Plaza at 5200 Kings Highway. (Image: RIPCO Real Estate)A new Target has opened in East Flatbush, alongside
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May
10
Community Leaders Remember Dr. Roy A. Hastick, Sr. With A Flatbush Street Co-Naming

Community Leaders Remember Dr. Roy A. Hastick, Sr. With A Flatbush Street Co-Naming

Friends and Family Gathers and elected officials gather to honor the late Dr. Roy A Hastick Sr. Mukta Ahmad/BklynerFamily,
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May
10
CB8 Land Use Committee Votes Against Developer’s Revised Proposal For Tower At Atlantic & Vanderbilt

CB8 Land Use Committee Votes Against Developer’s Revised Proposal For Tower At Atlantic & Vanderbilt

Developer’s argument that corner site deserves more density.The developers of 840 Atlantic Avenue [/?s=%22840+Atlantic%22], a
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