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Oct
15
Human Library in Coney Island – Talking About Trauma

Human Library in Coney Island – Talking About Trauma

Maria Navarro (left) talks to neighbors. Natalie Peart/BklynerOn Tuesday evening, a small group of Coney Island and Gravesend residents
3 min read
Sep
29
Latest on Brooklyn’s COVID-19 Spike

Latest on Brooklyn’s COVID-19 Spike

The Numbers – the city’s Department of Health (DOH) has switched how they are releasing the data they are disseminating,
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Sep
24
Gravesend/Homecrest at 6.0% COVID Infection Rate, Southern BK above 3%, City Threatens Localized Restrictions

Gravesend/Homecrest at 6.0% COVID Infection Rate, Southern BK above 3%, City Threatens Localized Restrictions

Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography OfficeFollowing the closure of two Yeshivas [/two-yeshivas-shut-down-amid-coronavirus-spike-in-southern-brooklyn/] (undisclosed) by the City’s Department of Health (DOH)
1 min read
May
29
An Assembly Woman In Action: Mathylde Frontus On Giving Back & Finding Hope

An Assembly Woman In Action: Mathylde Frontus On Giving Back & Finding Hope

Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus and volunteers help distribute meals to seniors in Coney Island. (Photo via Rathkopf Photography, [https://www.
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Apr
23
Where to Order and Take Out Food: Gravesend

Where to Order and Take Out Food: Gravesend

There comes a day when all you can think about is – takeout. Here are some spots that are still open
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Apr
03
Man Detained By ICE In Violent Brooklyn Raid Is Free Pending Deportation Hearing

Man Detained By ICE In Violent Brooklyn Raid Is Free Pending Deportation Hearing

Gaspar Avendaño-Hernández was released from ICE custody during the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Courtesy of Cruz FamilyBy Claudia Irizarry Aponte, Originally
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Apr
02
Need a Friend Right Now? Adopt, Foster A Cat Or Two

Need a Friend Right Now? Adopt, Foster A Cat Or Two

Cats for adoption at Brooklyn Animal Action. Courtesy of Brooklyn Animal Action. If you’re considering fostering or adopting a
3 min read
Mar
09
A Nursing Home Healthcare Worker in Brooklyn Has Been Diagnosed with Coronavirus

A Nursing Home Healthcare Worker in Brooklyn Has Been Diagnosed with Coronavirus

If you want to keep up to date with the City’s updates regarding coronavirus, text COVID to 692692. GRAVESEND
2 min read
Feb
28
Openings and Closings: Waterfronts, Wraps, and Wild Tuna

Openings and Closings: Waterfronts, Wraps, and Wild Tuna

Welcome back to this week’s openings and closings. We welcome several new taco spots, a new tenant for the
4 min read
Feb
28
Woman Dead After Her Motorcycle Catches Fire in Crash

Woman Dead After Her Motorcycle Catches Fire in Crash

Scene of the crash. Via Citizen.GRAVESEND — Yesterday, a motorcyclist died after her bike caught on fire in a collision.
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