Letter To The Editor

Feb
11
Must We Be Driven From Our Home?

Must We Be Driven From Our Home?

Dear  Bklyner, I’m concerned about the proposed real estate tax hike that is targeted at Park Slope.  As my
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Jan
09
Letter To The Editor: Here’s Why Urban Dove Needs To Find A Different Location

Letter To The Editor: Here’s Why Urban Dove Needs To Find A Different Location

East 21st Street in Midwood. Liena Zagare/BklynerIn response to our articles about Urban Dove charter school renting school space
5 min read
Nov
15
Sewage Check Valves Before Another Park Reno! Manhattan Beach Residents Upset Over Missing Storm Protection Money

Sewage Check Valves Before Another Park Reno! Manhattan Beach Residents Upset Over Missing Storm Protection Money

Dear Editor,Thank you for shedding more light on the question of where the Federal monies for future storm protection
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Nov
06
Letter to the Editor: Possible Voter Suppression in Crown Heights

Letter to the Editor: Possible Voter Suppression in Crown Heights

By Keith Polasko, a concerned citizen. CROWN HEIGHTS — On the afternoon of Monday, November 4, 2019 the New York City
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Oct
11
960 Franklin: A Bad Deal for the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and for Crown Heights

960 Franklin: A Bad Deal for the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and for Crown Heights

A hanging scrim shows the proposed towers and their size relative to the conservatory buildings. Via BBG website.In July
4 min read
Oct
10
Why the American Dream is Dead for Millennial New Yorkers

Why the American Dream is Dead for Millennial New Yorkers

One of the cornerstones of our great nation since the end of World War II has been the unified dream
4 min read
Aug
29
The Selective High School Dilemma

The Selective High School Dilemma

Letter to the Editor: Regarding the five or so highly selective High Schools in the city and the lack of
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Jul
19
Are You Responsible For Sidewalk Repairs? Know Your Rights!

Are You Responsible For Sidewalk Repairs? Know Your Rights!

By Assemblyman William Colton BATH BEACH/BENSONHURST/GRAVESEND – The NYC DOT is initiating a Sidewalk Program placing orange arrows on
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Jun
25
Op-Ed: Why We’re Welcoming the Families of the New Fourth Avenue Shelters

Op-Ed: Why We’re Welcoming the Families of the New Fourth Avenue Shelters

535 4th Avenue & 555 4th Avenue (Photo: Pamela Wong/Bklyner)By Amy White Graves, founder of Brooklyn Children’s
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Jun
19
Immigrants Mean Business (OPINION)

Immigrants Mean Business (OPINION)

Commissioner Bishop with the featured business owners. NYC Department of Small Business ServicesBy Gregg Bishop, Commissioner of the NYC Department
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