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Jun
02
“If you want peace, you bring justice. If you want quiet, you bring curfew,” Officials Speak Up

“If you want peace, you bring justice. If you want quiet, you bring curfew,” Officials Speak Up

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerNYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson and over a dozen elected
4 min read
Jun
02
‘It’s A Few Bad Apples’: Black Men Murdered By Police Isn’t A Race Issue, Brooklyn Cop Says

‘It’s A Few Bad Apples’: Black Men Murdered By Police Isn’t A Race Issue, Brooklyn Cop Says

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd. (Photo: Adrian Childress/Bklyner)BROOKLYN – The murder of George Floyd, an innocent Black man, by a
6 min read
Jun
02
Here’s how to help young readers, according to literacy experts from the new TV show ‘Let’s Learn NYC!’

Here’s how to help young readers, according to literacy experts from the new TV show ‘Let’s Learn NYC!’

Photo by Mark Zamora on UnsplashBy Christina Veiga, originally published in Chalkbeat New York [https://ny.chalkbeat.org/2020/6/
6 min read
Jun
02
Rent Is Due and Relief in the Works — for Those Fortunate Enough to Qualify

Rent Is Due and Relief in the Works — for Those Fortunate Enough to Qualify

By Josefa Velasquez and Ese Olumhense, originally published in THE CITY [https://www.thecity.nyc/housing/2020/5/31/21276364/
7 min read
Jun
02
The Engagement is “Off” – OPINION

The Engagement is “Off” – OPINION

Chancellor Carranza speaks at Mayor Bill de Blasio’s press conference on COVID-19. City Hall. Monday, March 23, 2020. Credit:
3 min read
Jun
01
‘It’s A Shit System’: Brooklyn Cop Speaks Out About Racism In The NYPD

‘It’s A Shit System’: Brooklyn Cop Speaks Out About Racism In The NYPD

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress/BklynerBROOKLYN – The murder of George Floyd, an innocent Black man,
4 min read
May
30
Last Night In Brooklyn, Tonight In Brooklyn – People Are Rising Up Against Injustice

Last Night In Brooklyn, Tonight In Brooklyn – People Are Rising Up Against Injustice

Brooklyn Protest – George Floyd – on May 29. By Adrian Childress [https://unfucktheworldnow.org/]/BklynerLast night neighbors joined neighbors to protest.
9 min read
May
28
NYC To Begin Phase 1 Of Reopening In First Or Second Week Of June, Mayor Says

NYC To Begin Phase 1 Of Reopening In First Or Second Week Of June, Mayor Says

Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.NEW YORK CITY – As the number of deaths and the rate of hospitalizations is
3 min read
May
28
Thursday Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Robberies & A Stabbing

Thursday Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Robberies & A Stabbing

BUSHWICK – The NYPD needs help to search for a person who stabbed a man and fled early this week. On
3 min read
May
28
“Posse up and get tested” – Cuomo Asks Chris Rock And Rosie Perez To Educate Neighbors

“Posse up and get tested” – Cuomo Asks Chris Rock And Rosie Perez To Educate Neighbors

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s daily Coronavirus briefing at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in Brooklyn, where he
3 min read