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Mar
09
East New York Neighbor’s Death Ruled A Homicide

East New York Neighbor’s Death Ruled A Homicide

On New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2019, NYPD responded to a 911 call shortly before 7 pm that
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Mar
06
Cypress Hills Teen Missing Since Tuesday

Cypress Hills Teen Missing Since Tuesday

Jonathan Joseph, courtesy of NYPD.CYPRESS HILLS — The New York Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating
1 min read
Mar
05
Crime Blotter: Stolen Purse, Stolen Backpack, and Unprovoked Assault

Crime Blotter: Stolen Purse, Stolen Backpack, and Unprovoked Assault

BROWNSVILLE — Friday, February 14, around 2:30 p.m., a 14-year-old boy met two men on the 5th floor of
2 min read
Mar
02
Truly Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Williamsburg

Truly Affordable Housing Lottery Opens in Williamsburg

While we often discuss if Affordable Housing is actually affordable, [/affordable-housing-who-can-really-afford-this/] here’s a new, truly affordable Brooklyn housing lottery
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Mar
02
After 15 Rocky Years, NYC’s Teacher Union No Longer Wants to Run a Charter School

After 15 Rocky Years, NYC’s Teacher Union No Longer Wants to Run a Charter School

UFT President Michael Mulgrew Photo by Christina Veiga/ChalkbeatOriginally posted on Chalkbeat [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2020/02/28/
4 min read
Mar
02
Harried East New York Homeowners Seek Ban On House Flippers

Harried East New York Homeowners Seek Ban On House Flippers

East New York homeowner Mercedes Sandoz says she was flooded with inquiries from home flippers after falling behind on her
6 min read
Feb
28
What Should it Take to Graduate High School? NYC Families and Educators Sound off on Exit Exams and More.

What Should it Take to Graduate High School? NYC Families and Educators Sound off on Exit Exams and More.

A parent speaks during a state-hosted meeting at Fort Hamilton High School to hear what families, teachers, and students think
4 min read
Feb
27
Crime Blotter: Bank Robbery, Pizza Man Assaulted, and Man Pushed onto Subway Tracks

Crime Blotter: Bank Robbery, Pizza Man Assaulted, and Man Pushed onto Subway Tracks

BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — Wednesday, February 26, just after 3:30 p.m. a man entered Chase Bank at 975 Bedford Avenue and
3 min read
Feb
27
7-Year-Old Boy Killed, Mother Injured After Being Struck by SUV in East New York

7-Year-Old Boy Killed, Mother Injured After Being Struck by SUV in East New York

The intersection where the accident occurred has a four-way crosswalk. Photo via Google Maps.EAST NEW YORK — A young boy
2 min read
Feb
27
No Immediate Plans to Close NYC Schools as Coronavirus Threat Escalates, Officials Say

No Immediate Plans to Close NYC Schools as Coronavirus Threat Escalates, Officials Say

PS 399. Liena Zagare/BklynerOriginally posted on Chalkbeat [https://chalkbeat.org/posts/ny/2020/02/26/coronavirus-nyc-schools/?utm_source=republish&
3 min read