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Jun
26
Brooklyn Politicians React After Supreme Court Upholds Muslim Ban

Brooklyn Politicians React After Supreme Court Upholds Muslim Ban

In a 5-4 decision [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/26/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-travel-ban.html] , the Supreme Court ruled that
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Jun
24
This Week In BKLYNER: Mermaids, Supermarkets, Film Shoots & More

This Week In BKLYNER: Mermaids, Supermarkets, Film Shoots & More

Mermaid Parade 2018 (Photo: Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)Keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all week — follow
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Jun
22
The Weekly News Quiz: June 22, 2018

The Weekly News Quiz: June 22, 2018

Think you know all about Brooklyn news? Try this week’s news quiz and see how well you’ve kept
1 min read
Jun
22
She Built NYC: City Announces Initiative To Create Public Artwork Honoring Women

She Built NYC: City Announces Initiative To Create Public Artwork Honoring Women

On Wednesday, NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray, Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen, and the Department of Cultural Affairs [https://www1.nyc.
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Jun
21
Today’s Links: Subway Ceiling Tumbles Down at Borough Hall Stop, Concerned Citizens Suspect Fowl Play Over Seven Missing Swans & More

Today’s Links: Subway Ceiling Tumbles Down at Borough Hall Stop, Concerned Citizens Suspect Fowl Play Over Seven Missing Swans & More

A very good boy on a skateboard in Coney Island last weekend (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)Earlier this week, Crown Height’
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Jun
21
Weekend Art Events: June 22-24 (DreamStreet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dream Abundantly & More)

Weekend Art Events: June 22-24 (DreamStreet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Dream Abundantly & More)

There’s something for everyone this weekend—as you’ll see from our massive list of events—from Shakespeare, musicals,
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Jun
19
Today’s Links: Toxic Algae Blooms in Prospect Park Lake, Fort Greene Neighbors Get Smoked Out & More

Today’s Links: Toxic Algae Blooms in Prospect Park Lake, Fort Greene Neighbors Get Smoked Out & More

Prospect Park’s Long Meadow on a clear Sunday afternoon (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER) Despite the sunny weekend perfect for park
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Jun
19
Brownsville Parks Report Shows Need for Investment, Advocacy

Brownsville Parks Report Shows Need for Investment, Advocacy

BROWNSVILLE – Even as the city responds to community organizing for better parks in Brownsville, a new report shows significant failures
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Jun
19
Make Music New York Returns Thursday, June 21

Make Music New York Returns Thursday, June 21

Celebrate the summer solstice—the longest day of the year—with the return of Make Music New York [http://www.
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Jun
18
Weekend Crime Blotter: Snatch-and-Grab on Brighton Beach Ave, A Cop Arrested for Assault & More

Weekend Crime Blotter: Snatch-and-Grab on Brighton Beach Ave, A Cop Arrested for Assault & More

BRIGHTON BEACH – Police are looking for a group of teens wanted in a string of snatch-and-grab robberies along Brighton Beach
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