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Mar
28
Meet The Candidates Running For The 45th Council District (Updated)

Meet The Candidates Running For The 45th Council District (Updated)

FLATBUSH — Former City Councilman Jumaane Williams vacated his seat on March 20 after winning a crowded race for Public Advocate.
10 min read
Mar
28
See 5 Design Proposals For Shirley Chisholm Monument And Provide Feedback

See 5 Design Proposals For Shirley Chisholm Monument And Provide Feedback

FLATBUSH – Last November NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray announced that U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm will be honored [/city-announces-shirley-chisholm-monument-near-prospect-park/] with
3 min read
Mar
25
His Last Fire Run – Battalion Chief Joseph McKie To Retire

His Last Fire Run – Battalion Chief Joseph McKie To Retire

Chief Joe McKie is greeted by firefighters after the blaze and wished well on his upcoming retirement. Todd Maisel/BklynerFLATBUSH
3 min read
Mar
25
Brooklyn’s Best GF Biscuits Are Made In PLG

Brooklyn’s Best GF Biscuits Are Made In PLG

PROSPECT LEFFERTS GARDEN — These aren’t your momma’s biscuits. Christoper Gandsy adored his grandmother’s buttery biscuits, but he
3 min read
Mar
22
‘You should probably move to Florida’ – East Flatbush Residents Disagree

‘You should probably move to Florida’ – East Flatbush Residents Disagree

EAST FLATBUSH — When Allyson Martinez bought her home in 2017, she already knew of the incessant badgering some neighbors received
2 min read
Mar
22
Crime So Low Folks Are Leaving Their Cars Unlocked

Crime So Low Folks Are Leaving Their Cars Unlocked

Cars parked in Brooklyn. Kadia Goba /BklynerEAST FLATBUSH — The decline in crime at the 67 pct. seems to be causing
2 min read
Mar
20
Purim Is Here!

Purim Is Here!

BROOKLYN — It’s that time of the year. Purim’s here! Coined the most “joyous date on the Jewish calendar,
4 min read
Mar
19
Till Friday To Apply for Six Affordable Units in Flatbush

Till Friday To Apply for Six Affordable Units in Flatbush

146 Linden Blvd. (2019) Photo: Kadia Goba/BklynerFLATBUSH — Developers are currently accepting applications for six affordable apartments at a new
2 min read
Mar
19
Specialized High School Acceptance Letters Show No Improvement In Diversity

Specialized High School Acceptance Letters Show No Improvement In Diversity

Brooklyn Tech, Photo by BKLYNERAs admissions controversy roils, data shows New York City’s specialized high schools continue to accept
3 min read
Mar
11
Lottery Announced For 4 Affordable Housing Units In PLG

Lottery Announced For 4 Affordable Housing Units In PLG

PROSPECT-LEFFERTS GARDEN — Developers are accepting applications for four affordable units at a new rental development at 346 Rutland Rd. between
2 min read