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Sep
09
This Week In BKLYNER: Annoying Ice Cream Jingles, Missing Trash Cans & More

This Week In BKLYNER: Annoying Ice Cream Jingles, Missing Trash Cans & More

Degraw Street, Columbia Street Waterfront District (Photo: Nathan Haselby)Keep up with what’s going on in the neighborhood all
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Sep
07
The Weekly News Quiz: September 7, 2018

The Weekly News Quiz: September 7, 2018

Think you know all about Brooklyn news? Try this week’s news quiz and see how well you’ve kept
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Sep
07
Free Childcare at GED Classes, Weekend Subway Updates & More Lunchtime Links for Friday, Sept. 7, 2018

Free Childcare at GED Classes, Weekend Subway Updates & More Lunchtime Links for Friday, Sept. 7, 2018

R10 Subway Car (Via Wikimedia Commons)Yesterday’s scorching weather has cooled down today and through the weekend, which may
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Sep
07
Friday Crime Blotter: Two Attempted Rapes, A Home Invasion in Windsor Terrace & More

Friday Crime Blotter: Two Attempted Rapes, A Home Invasion in Windsor Terrace & More

BROWNSVILLE – Police have arrested 25-year old Kurk Murray of East Flatbush in connection with a seemingly random slashing that took
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Sep
06
The Perfect Fall Weekend for Runners

The Perfect Fall Weekend for Runners

Daydreaming about fall and perfect running weather? Register for 2018’s BEST fall half marathon: the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Marathon and
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Sep
06
Governor Announces 407-Acre State Park Named After Shirley Chisholm in East New York

Governor Announces 407-Acre State Park Named After Shirley Chisholm in East New York

A former East New York landfill along Jamaica Bay will be transformed into a 407-acre State Park opening next year
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Sep
06
Weekend Art Events: Sept. 7-9 (Gowanus Block Party, Fort Greene Park Jazz Fest, Wanderlust & More)

Weekend Art Events: Sept. 7-9 (Gowanus Block Party, Fort Greene Park Jazz Fest, Wanderlust & More)

The Fall season kicks off with art exhibits, comedy, music, and a block party this weekend . Don’t forget to
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Sep
05
Brooklyn’s Best Neighborhood For Affordability, Big News in Schools on the First Day & More Lunchtime Links for Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018

Brooklyn’s Best Neighborhood For Affordability, Big News in Schools on the First Day & More Lunchtime Links for Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018

School is back in session! Best of luck to the students starting today! According to an interview with WNYC [https:
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Sep
04

Legislation Signed To Renew And Expand City’s Speed Camera Program

Just one day before 1.1 million children return to school in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed
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Sep
04
Speed Cameras Back For First Day Of School, 46th Assembly Democratic Primary Debate & More Lunchtime Links for Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018

Speed Cameras Back For First Day Of School, 46th Assembly Democratic Primary Debate & More Lunchtime Links for Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018

There’s a lot going on in Brooklyn every day, so we’re debuting a new feature: Lunchtime Links! We’
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