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Jun
05
Protesting With Art: How Neighbors Are Getting Their Kids Involved

Protesting With Art: How Neighbors Are Getting Their Kids Involved

KENSINGTON – Thousands of people have been marching and engaging in peaceful protests for the past week, however, not everyone who
2 min read
Jun
05
Maple Street Community Garden Launches Fresh Food Box Program

Maple Street Community Garden Launches Fresh Food Box Program

MSCG members. Arlene Roberts, first row, far left; Bayla Gottesman, second row, third from left. Courtesy of Kate Milford.This
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Jun
04
MTA Wants A Dedicated Bus Lane Along Flatbush Avenue. Will The City Oblige?

MTA Wants A Dedicated Bus Lane Along Flatbush Avenue. Will The City Oblige?

Flatbush Avenue. Liena Zagare/BklynerThe city is yet to reveal its transportation plan to deal with the additional 200,000-400,
3 min read
Jun
04
What if… the Barclays Center Had Been the Jackie Robinson Arena?

What if… the Barclays Center Had Been the Jackie Robinson Arena?

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – By Adrian Childress/BklynerOn June 2, on the fifth day of protests against police brutality, activists
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Jun
04
An Open Letter To My Community Regarding George Floyd’s Legacy

An Open Letter To My Community Regarding George Floyd’s Legacy

Dear Neighbor, The people of New York are carrying a heavy weight in their hearts and on their shoulders this
2 min read
Jun
04
‘Unprovoked Attack’ Leaves Two Police Officers Shot, One Stabbed & Suspect In Critical Condition

‘Unprovoked Attack’ Leaves Two Police Officers Shot, One Stabbed & Suspect In Critical Condition

Photo: Hillel Lash/BklynerFLATBUSH – Two officers were shot, one was stabbed, and the suspect was also shot in an “unprovoked
2 min read
Jun
03
How to Apply For Affordable Housing

How to Apply For Affordable Housing

187 Kent Ave, rendering via CW RealtyAfter our last post on Brooklyn’s “affordable” housing lotteries [/brooklyn-affordable-housing-lottery/], we received numerous
2 min read
Jun
03
Three Shot & Two Killed In Two Separate Shootings In Brooklyn Last Night

Three Shot & Two Killed In Two Separate Shootings In Brooklyn Last Night

EAST FLATBUSH/BROWNSVILLE – Three people were shot and two killed in two separate shootings in Brooklyn last night. First, on
1 min read
Jun
03
Central Brooklyn Congressional Candidates (NY-9) on Protests

Central Brooklyn Congressional Candidates (NY-9) on Protests

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerBROOKLYN – The race for Congressional District 9 that represents Brooklyn
7 min read
Jun
03
Cops Fire Several Rounds At Armed Man, Killing Him In Crown Heights

Cops Fire Several Rounds At Armed Man, Killing Him In Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS – A man in Brooklyn who was accused of shooting another man was shot and killed by cops himself
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