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Dec
30
A Portrait A Day 2019: Photos of Neighbors by Sam Polcer

A Portrait A Day 2019: Photos of Neighbors by Sam Polcer

About this time last year, Kensington resident Sam Polcer [https://sampolcer.com/info] was making new New Year’s resolutions.
6 min read
Dec
27
Central Brooklyn Politics: Never Mind Senate, Josue Pierre Will Run For City Council Instead

Central Brooklyn Politics: Never Mind Senate, Josue Pierre Will Run For City Council Instead

District Leader Josue Pierre presenting awards in 2017. Nathan Thompson/Bklyner FLATBUSH – District Leader Josue “Josh” Pierre announced earlier this
2 min read
Nov
18
Brooklyn Cop Killed in Car Crash After Racing Vehicle on the FDR

Brooklyn Cop Killed in Car Crash After Racing Vehicle on the FDR

Officer Garman Chen died after his vehicle crashed at a barrier on the FDR Drive. (Photo via NYPD)CARROLL GARDENS
1 min read
Nov
14
18-Year-Old Arrested For Throwing Eggs At Synagogue

18-Year-Old Arrested For Throwing Eggs At Synagogue

BORO PARK/KENSINGTON – The person who cops suspect threw eggs both at a synagogue and at a woman over the
2 min read
Nov
12
The Saddest Walking Tour Of Kensington Highlights Fatal Crashes

The Saddest Walking Tour Of Kensington Highlights Fatal Crashes

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerKENSINGTON – Over a dozen neighbors gathered at the corner of Church Avenue and East 4th Street to
6 min read
Oct
23
Church Avenue Dedicated Bus Lanes Looking Good on First Day in Operation

Church Avenue Dedicated Bus Lanes Looking Good on First Day in Operation

A B35 bus in the new dedicated bus lane at Church Avenue and Coney Island Avenue. Ben Brachfeld/BklynerKensington/Prospect
4 min read
Oct
17
A Guide to Michelin’s Affordable Restaurants in Brooklyn

A Guide to Michelin’s Affordable Restaurants in Brooklyn

Miss Ada. Courtesy of Grace Dinka. [https://www.instagram.com/p/BWi5yRBgoil/?igshid=87y09q4u2bof]If you love a good feast
5 min read
Oct
14
Kensington Neighbor Killed Blocks From Her Home While Crossing Street

Kensington Neighbor Killed Blocks From Her Home While Crossing Street

KENSINGTON – Another elderly resident has been killed on the city’s streets. Olga Feldman, 60, lived on Ocean Parkway, just
1 min read
Oct
07
Another Brooklyn 10-Year-Old Killed by Reckless Driver

Another Brooklyn 10-Year-Old Killed by Reckless Driver

10-year-old Dalerjon Shahobiddinov was killed by a reckless driver in Midwood Saturday morning. Dalerjon was riding his bike at Foster
2 min read
Oct
01
New Study By Comptroller Stringer Shows Spike In Retail Vacancies

New Study By Comptroller Stringer Shows Spike In Retail Vacancies

Vacant storefronts on 86th Street in Bay Ridge, February 28, 2019. (Photo: Justin Mitchell/Bklyner)BROOKLYN – A new study by
4 min read