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Jul
17
‘Can we speed that up?’: De Blasio, DOT Explain Slow Expansion of Citi Bike in Outer Boroughs

‘Can we speed that up?’: De Blasio, DOT Explain Slow Expansion of Citi Bike in Outer Boroughs

Mayor Bill de Blasio and DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg testing out dockless bikes in the Rockaways last week (Via Mayor’
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Jul
17
BP Adams Raking in Cash Ahead of Mayoral Run

BP Adams Raking in Cash Ahead of Mayoral Run

Borough President Eric Adams waves to the crowd at the Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade. Todd Maisel/BklynerBED-STUY—Brooklyn Borough
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Jul
16
More Citi Bikes Coming to More Brooklyn Neighborhoods by 2023

More Citi Bikes Coming to More Brooklyn Neighborhoods by 2023

Citi Bike. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BROOKLYN—Citi Bike will within the next four years be expanded in a number
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Jul
15
Third Annual Lemonade Day Teaches Brooklyn Kids Business Skills

Third Annual Lemonade Day Teaches Brooklyn Kids Business Skills

BROWNSVILLE – On July 27th, thirty Brooklyn kids will get a chance to run their own business. Through the national Lemonade
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Jul
12

Expanded Speed Camera Law Now In Effect

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerAs part of the city’s Vision Zero [https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/264-19/vision-zero-mayor-rapid-expansion-life-saving-speed-camera-program-stronger-law/#/0]
3 min read
Jul
12
UPDATE: ICE Conducting Raids In NYC This Sunday, July 14

UPDATE: ICE Conducting Raids In NYC This Sunday, July 14

UPDATE: The ICE raids that were expected two weeks ago were postponed. Instead, they will be taking place this Sunday,
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Jul
11
Suspect Arrested in Crown Heights Shooting

Suspect Arrested in Crown Heights Shooting

Site of the crash hours after it occurred (Picture by Sam Raskin/ Bklyner)CROWN HEIGHTS— Police said Thursday they have
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Jul
11
Weekend Art Events: July 12-14 (City of Water Day, The Tempest, Stickball & More)

Weekend Art Events: July 12-14 (City of Water Day, The Tempest, Stickball & More)

Take advantage of the long summer days with a variety of events throughout Brooklyn this weekend! Take a musical history
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Jul
11
Two Men Shot Outside Homeless Shelter

Two Men Shot Outside Homeless Shelter

CANARSIE—Two men were shot early Wednesday morning in front of a homeless shelter in Canarsie, according to police. Just
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Jul
10
15 Cyclists Have Died In 2019, ‘Mayor de Blasio, Do Your Job!’

15 Cyclists Have Died In 2019, ‘Mayor de Blasio, Do Your Job!’

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerWASHINGTON SQUARE PARK – About a thousand cyclists lay down on the ground next to their bikes and
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