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Sep
09
‘My Community Saved My Life’: Bystander Paralyzed in Brooklyn Shooting Speaks Out

‘My Community Saved My Life’: Bystander Paralyzed in Brooklyn Shooting Speaks Out

Sam Metcalfe is joined by his wife, Sabrina Parziale, as he recovers from the Brooklyn shooting that paralyzed him. | Amanda
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Sep
09
Brooklyn Historical Society Launches ‘Muslims In Brooklyn’ Online

Brooklyn Historical Society Launches ‘Muslims In Brooklyn’ Online

Artwork for Muslims in Brooklyn. (Drawing by Mohammed Fayaz, with permission from BHS)BROOKLYN – In order to bring to life
2 min read
Sep
09
NYC ventilation reports say most classrooms are safe. Educators aren’t convinced.

NYC ventilation reports say most classrooms are safe. Educators aren’t convinced.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza tour Bronx Collaborative High School to observe ventilation inspections and have a discussion
5 min read
Sep
09
Alejandra Caraballo Runs For City Council To Uplift All In The Community

Alejandra Caraballo Runs For City Council To Uplift All In The Community

Alejandra Caraballo. (Photo via Caraballo’s campaign)PROSPECT HEIGHTS – Alejandra Caraballo, 29, announced yesterday her run for City Council in
5 min read
Sep
09
“I don’t want any New Yorker to leave.” Scott Stringer Formally Enters Race for Mayor.

“I don’t want any New Yorker to leave.” Scott Stringer Formally Enters Race for Mayor.

Campaign photo.Brooklyn showed up for Manhattan neighbor and current City Comptroller Scott Stringer [https://stringerformayor.com/] as he formally
4 min read
Sep
08
Labor Day Weekend: Murders, Shootings, Injured Cyclist & Body Wrapped In Tarp

Labor Day Weekend: Murders, Shootings, Injured Cyclist & Body Wrapped In Tarp

BROOKLYN – Several crimes took place over Labor Day Weekend throughout the borough, including murders, shootings, a hit & run, and
3 min read
Sep
08
Tenants Withhold Rent from City’s Worst Landlord 

Tenants Withhold Rent from City’s Worst Landlord 

Tenant activists held a rally on Aug. 25 to support tenants of 1616 President St., who have been on rent
7 min read
Sep
04
Politicians Urge City To Remove Small Residential Buildings From Tax Lien Sale, Scheduled For Sept. 4

Politicians Urge City To Remove Small Residential Buildings From Tax Lien Sale, Scheduled For Sept. 4

Via Center for NYC Neighborhoods [https://cnycn.org/nyc-tax-lien-sale/]UPDATE: Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Finance Commissioner Jacques
3 min read
Sep
04
Man Killed At Flatbush And Ditmas

Man Killed At Flatbush And Ditmas

Shortly after midnight on Friday, September 4, police responded to a 911 call of an assault near the corner of
1 min read
Sep
04
Parents Call BS On Mayor And UFT Deal – OPINION

Parents Call BS On Mayor And UFT Deal – OPINION

BY PRESS NYC: PARENTS FOR RESPONSIVE, EQUITABLE, SAFE SCHOOLS A day after a 7-hour City Council Education Committee hearing where,
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