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City officials encouraged neighbors to get tested in Sunset Park last week. (Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.)Happy Monday! Lots happened over the weekend. There was crime, and then there was a wedding at the BLM mural on Fulton. Gyms open next week and museums are starting to open
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COVID-19 testing outreach workers in Sunset Park. (Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)Happy Tuesday! 100 years ago today, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, guaranteeing women’s right to vote, was ratified when Tennessee became the 36th state to approve it. We hope you are doing well. Remember, we
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Photo by Feliphe Schiarolli [https://unsplash.com/@flpschi?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] on Unsplash [https://unsplash.com/s/photos/school?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText] BROOKLYN – The mayor and the governor have given their blessings to begin
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Before the pandemic, thousands of people would gather on Coney Island Avenue to celebrate Pakistan’s independence in August. (Photo via Bklyner)MIDWOOD – The annual Pakistani Independence Day mela will not be taking place this year because of COVID-19, but don’t fret, there will be a Cultural Caravan to
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Volunteers distribute packaged lunches to nursing home staff at Rutland Nursing Home in Brooklyn as part of the Food for Heroes Program on Tuesday, August 11 2020. (Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office)It’s Tuesday! There’s still a heatwave outside, so please stay indoors if you can, keep
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Crape Myrtle in full bloom in Kensington. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)It’s Monday, and it’s hot and it will remain hot! There’s a three-day heat advisory in NYC. Please remember to stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on your neighbors. * ConEd has changed its claims policy to
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Wonder WheelIt’s finally Friday! The weather is nice out, do go out for a walk if you can. We hope you have a relaxing weekend! * After five months without, Brooklyn welcomes back live comedy [/after-five-months-without-brooklyn-welcomes-back-live-comedy/]. Are you excited? * Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced that schools can physically reopen next
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Transit crews removing trees that fell on the Sheepshead Bay (B/Q) Subway Station. (Photo: Marc A. Hermann/MTA New York City Transit)It’s Thursday! The storm is long gone and the sun is out. We are still in the middle of a pandemic, so please continue wearing your
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A fallen tree on a car. (Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.)It’s Wednesday! It’s much calmer outside compared to yesterday, don’t you think? We hope you’re doing well. And we hope you have your power. * Was Brooklyn prepared for Tropical Storm Isaias? Local officials and
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Don’t forget to fill out your census! (Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.)It’s Monday and it’s finally August! We hope this month will bring you joy. There’s a storm coming up tonight [/tropical-storm-isaias-is-expected-around-midnight-heavy-wind-rain/], so please stay alert and stay safe! * A Jewish man was attacked
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Coney Island Beach when it first reopened a few weeks ago. (Photo via Erica Price)It’s Thursday! Again, it’s hot out. Please remember to take care of yourself and check on your neighbors. And tomorrow is Eid al-Adha. [/eid-al-adha-during-a-pandemic/] Eid Mubarak to all of our neighbors. May your
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The MTA Mask Force giving out free masks to straphangers. (Photo: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit)It’s Wednesday! How are you enjoying the weather? Remember, we are still in a pandemic. Please keep wearing your face coverings when outside. * We talked to two young Milken Scholars,