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May
22
Public Art: An Eye-Catching Mural At Industry City & The Return Of Coney Art Walls

Public Art: An Eye-Catching Mural At Industry City & The Return Of Coney Art Walls

SUNSET PARK/CONEY ISLAND – Last week the London-based artist, Camille Walala [http://camillewalala.com], unveiled her vibrant new mural adorning
2 min read
May
17
B82 and Why We Need Fast And Reliable Bus Service

B82 and Why We Need Fast And Reliable Bus Service

MIDWOOD – Across the city, a part of the MTA’s and DOT’s plan to improve public transportation includes massively
5 min read
May
17
Three Big Events in Brooklyn This Weekend: Brooklyn Half Marathon, Bay Fest and Fabulous Fifth

Three Big Events in Brooklyn This Weekend: Brooklyn Half Marathon, Bay Fest and Fabulous Fifth

Three big, family-friendly events will take place this weekend. Brooklyn Half Marathon is this Saturday, May 19, and despite the
1 min read
May
15
Landmarks Commission Votes To Approve Coney Island’s Reigelmann Boardwalk As Scenic Landmark

Landmarks Commission Votes To Approve Coney Island’s Reigelmann Boardwalk As Scenic Landmark

Now that the LPC has approved “scenic landmark” status, the Reigelmann Boardwalk’s look will be preserved (Liena Zagare/BKLYNER)
2 min read
May
10
Shoreline Residents Will Be Better Supported During Future Recoveries

Shoreline Residents Will Be Better Supported During Future Recoveries

An aviation bill could help homeowners previously ineligible for disaster relief funds. After Superstorm Sandy, some homeowners received FEMA emergency
3 min read
May
09
Find a Summer Camp in Southern Brooklyn your kids will love!

Find a Summer Camp in Southern Brooklyn your kids will love!

The ocean, the beach, fun in the sun and friendships for life! These summer camps in Southern Brooklyn offer an
3 min read
May
08
More Contenders Officially In The Race For 46th Assembly District

More Contenders Officially In The Race For 46th Assembly District

CONEY ISLAND – Two candidates rumored to run for the vacant 46th assembly seat officially threw their hats in the race
3 min read
May
07
NYC Ferry Will Get $300 Million To Double The Fleet

NYC Ferry Will Get $300 Million To Double The Fleet

The Bay Ridge Ferry (@chunkit_photography w/ permission)CONEY ISLAND – As NYC Ferry approaches its second operating year, the 17-ship
3 min read
May
02
Shaping The New Brooklyn: These Architects Are “healing urban wounds”

Shaping The New Brooklyn: These Architects Are “healing urban wounds”

205 Water © S9 ArchitectureOn a bright morning late last month, I visited the Manhattan offices of S9 Architecture [http://s9architecture.
12 min read
Apr
27
Friday Crime Blotter: Cash Grab in Coney Island, Busted During a Bensonhurst Break-In & More

Friday Crime Blotter: Cash Grab in Coney Island, Busted During a Bensonhurst Break-In & More

CANARSIE – A teacher at a Canarsie School was arrested and charged with sexually abusing a 15-year old student over the
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