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Coney Island Ave

Jul
30
Pakistani Independence Day Mela Is Back After Being Canceled Last Year

Pakistani Independence Day Mela Is Back After Being Canceled Last Year

Photo: BklynerLITTLE PAKISTAN – After neighborhood drama canceled it last year, the annual Pakistani Independence Day mela is back. The 2019
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Jul
19
Fight For Accountability At Makki Masjid Goes To Court

Fight For Accountability At Makki Masjid Goes To Court

Makki Masjid located at 1089 Coney Island Avenue. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner) MIDWOOD – The fight for accountability at the beloved
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Jan
02
“Little Pakistan” To Be Co-Named After Founder Of Pakistan

“Little Pakistan” To Be Co-Named After Founder Of Pakistan

Here’s how the street signs would look like. (Photo via PAYO)DITMAS PARK – The Coney Island Avenue strip between
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Aug
21
Local feuding gets the annual Pakistani Independence Day mela canceled

Local feuding gets the annual Pakistani Independence Day mela canceled

Photo: BklynerDITMAS PARK – The 72nd anniversary of Pakistan’s independence was supposed to be celebrated with an annual mela (street
3 min read
Sep
27
Cop Car Gets Hit On Coney Island Avenue

Cop Car Gets Hit On Coney Island Avenue

At the Coney Island Ave and Foster Ave intersection. (Photo/Zainab Iqbal)CONEY ISLAND AVE – A van hit an NYPD
1 min read
Sep
12
“Little Pakistan” Clean-Up Day This Sunday

“Little Pakistan” Clean-Up Day This Sunday

There will be a neighborhood-led clean-up in “Little Pakistan” (Coney Island and Foster Avenues) this Sunday, September 17, from 5
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Sep
11
P.S. 889 Day #3 – Still No Traffic Safety Improvements

P.S. 889 Day #3 – Still No Traffic Safety Improvements

(Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)DITMAS PARK – Day three of classes at the brand new P.S. 889 let out with a
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Jun
26
Muslims In Brooklyn Celebrate Ramadan’s Final Days On Coney Island Avenue

Muslims In Brooklyn Celebrate Ramadan’s Final Days On Coney Island Avenue

Photo: Hassan IqbalThe month of Ramadan [/guide-ramadan-2017-brooklyn/]is over, the moon has been sighted and on Sunday, June 25, the
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Jun
19
‘Little Pakistan’ Celebrates Pakistan’s Championship Cricket Win Against India

‘Little Pakistan’ Celebrates Pakistan’s Championship Cricket Win Against India

The NYPD congratulated Pakistani-American’s on the historic win. (Photo: Hassan Iqbal)About 100 Pakistanis and cricket fans, old and
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Feb
04
Little Pakistan’s Year-Old Civilian Patrol Reports Progress In Crime Fighting

Little Pakistan’s Year-Old Civilian Patrol Reports Progress In Crime Fighting

Coney Island Avenue. (Photo: Google Maps)Kensington’s Pakistani community [/photos/thousands-of-people-celebrate-pakistans-independence-day-at-brooklyn-mela-on-coney-island-avenue/#.VrO7yDYrJ8c] is taking a leading role in keeping
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