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Dec
28
OPINION: Community Boards Must Share the Blame for not Demanding Safe Streets

OPINION: Community Boards Must Share the Blame for not Demanding Safe Streets

This is a common sight near Graham and Metropolitan Ave intersection. By Paul Kelterborn.Paul Kelterborn is a resident of
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Dec
23
“Arbitrary, Capricious and Downright Unfair:” Brooklyn Community Boards Push Back on Budget Cuts

“Arbitrary, Capricious and Downright Unfair:” Brooklyn Community Boards Push Back on Budget Cuts

On Friday afternoon, the city’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) convened an emergency virtual meeting with the city’
4 min read
Dec
21
Man Dead After Crashing Car Into Garbage Truck

Man Dead After Crashing Car Into Garbage Truck

At the scene of the crash. (Photo via Loudlabs)CANARSIE – A 32-year-old man is dead after crashing his car into
1 min read
Dec
18
NYC announces sweeping changes to middle, high school application process

NYC announces sweeping changes to middle, high school application process

Erasmus High School in Flatbush. Liena Zagare/BklynerChristina Veiga, Chalkbeat New York The coronavirus pandemic will force major changes in
6 min read
Dec
18
After Grueling Late Night Meeting, Brooklyn Democrats Approve Party Reforms

After Grueling Late Night Meeting, Brooklyn Democrats Approve Party Reforms

Brooklyn Democratic Party County Committee Chair Carlo Scissura at Wednesday’s virtual meeting.After a punishing virtual meeting [https://www.
4 min read
Dec
17
Controversial Brooklyn Hospital Consolidation Postponed… Again

Controversial Brooklyn Hospital Consolidation Postponed… Again

Via Kingsbrook Jewish Medical CenterWith coronavirus cases on the rise again [https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/coronavirus/ny-hospitalizations-soar-64-in-2-weeks-daily-deaths-top-100-mayor-calls-for-pause-in-nyc/2783378/] in
4 min read
Dec
17
Toy Drives During The Pandemic Holiday Season

Toy Drives During The Pandemic Holiday Season

Via Old Stone House.Christmas approaches this year as the city heads for yet another lockdown, and the holiday season
6 min read
Dec
16
Shooting In Cypress Hills Leaves One Dead

Shooting In Cypress Hills Leaves One Dead

Photo by David von Diemar [https://unsplash.com/@davidvondiemar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText]
1 min read
Dec
15
GallopNYC Gets New Yorkers with Disabilities Back in the Saddle

GallopNYC Gets New Yorkers with Disabilities Back in the Saddle

Approximately two dozen horses live at GallopNYC’s stables, including privately-owned boarder horses like this one. Cheyenne Ligon/BklynerIn The
4 min read
Dec
15
NYCHA, Jason Korn again top Public Advocate’s list of worst landlords

NYCHA, Jason Korn again top Public Advocate’s list of worst landlords

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at a virtual press conference announcing the release of the 2020 Worst Landlords Watchlist on December
4 min read