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Andrew Gounardes on the left, Kadia Goba of Bklyner (middle) and Ross Barkan on the right, after an intense debate in Bensonhurst. Photo Liena Zagare/Bklyner BENSONHURST – The two rooms at the United Chinese Association of Brooklyn were standing room only last night, packed with residents of New York Senate
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We hope you will join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 28 at 7 pm at the United Chinese Association of Brooklyn, 1787 Stillwell Avenue (between Kings Highway and Avenue S) [https://www.google.com/search?q=1787+Stillwell+Avenue&oq=1787+Stillwell+Avenue&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.362j0j7&sourceid=
Animals
Not enough play time can lead to noisy dogs—especially in the fall, a study shows (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)Loud noises from pets often leave neighbors barking mad in Brooklyn—and now there’s numbers to show which neighborhoods are the worst! A new report from Localize.city [http://labs.
Arts & Culture
Photo Courtesy of Aviator Sports CenterWith 1.1 million students, New York City’s public school system is the largest in the country. At any one time, about one out of every 300 Americans is a New York City public school student. And the transition from daycare, homecare, or preschool
Business
MARINE PARK – New retail spaces keep opening up at the redeveloped Kings Plaza Mall [http://www.kingsplazaonline.com]. A new Sephora outpost is slated to debut inside the new 75,000-square-foot JC Penney store this Friday, August 10. A rendering of JC Penney at Kings Plaza (via Kings Plaza Shopping
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A rendering showing the prominent location of the coming JC Penny at Kings Plaza (Via Kings Plaza Shopping Center)MARINE PARK – A new JC Penney [https://www.jcpenney.com/m/brooklyn-grand-opening?cm_re=HP-DT-0722-get-details] is set to open in Kings Plaza shopping center next week with a celebration and giveaways.
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via FBYesterday, the Gounardes campaign for State Senate released its immigration platform, “Welcoming New Americans,” [https://www.andrewgounardes.com/immigration/] which sets forth policies that are similar to opponent Ross Barkan’s, but perhaps a bit less progressive, a bit less concrete. Running in the Democratic Primary in Southern Brooklyn’
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The Barkan campaign for State Senate has released a new “Immigration Justice” platform [http://rossbarkan.com/platform/our-immigration-justice-platform/] that outlines a strong progressive stance on immigration and lashes out against ICE, the Republican-controlled State Senate, and the Trump White House. Running in the Democratic Primary in Southern Brooklyn’s 22nd
Announcements
MARINE PARK – After announcing in April [/discount-fashion-chain-primark-to-open-first-brooklyn-store-next-month-at-kings-plaza/] the opening of its first Brooklyn location at Kings Plaza Mall, the Ireland-based discount fashion chain Primark [https://www.primark.com/en-us/homepage]encountered “technical issues” that delayed the highly anticipated grand opening. Originally scheduled to open in May, Primark notified shoppers [/technical-issues-at-kings-plaza-mall-delay-opening-for-primark-zara-
Animals
MARINE PARK – Infant mosquito killing will commence in select areas across the city on Tuesday, June 19, and continue through Thursday, June 21 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., weather permitting. The city will apply a larvicide called VectoMax® FG, which contains naturally occurring bacteria
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FLATBUSH/CROWN HEIGHTS/SHEEPSHEAD – If you live in the 9th Congressional District, currently represented by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, whether she will remain your congresswoman will be decided on June 26th at the Democratic Primaries. Yes, the general election is not until November 6, but in this heavily Democratic area, whoever
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Department of Buildings Representative David Nussbaum addresses members of the Madison Marine Homecrest Civic Association.MARINE PARK – City officials fell short on answers yesterday in response to what some Marine Park community members are calling “a billon dollar mystery.” Members of the Madison Marine Homecrest Civic Association gathered at the
Business
Marine Florists [http://www.marineflorists.com] at 1995 Flatbush Avenue, where Flatlands meets Marine Park at its northern tip, has been delivering flowers for every imaginable occasion – as well as “just because”- for 120 years. It’s 6 o’clock on a Sunday evening, and co-owner George Tsentzelis starts
Events
Avenue U Crash / Adam Balhetchet/ NYC 911 NEWS / BKLYNERUPDATE: Unfortunately, Frank Tornabene, the 90-year old husband of Joan Tornabene, has succumbed to the injuries he suffered in the crash that claimed the life of his wife Joan, 85, on May 1. Frank Tornabene was sent to the hospital with severe
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An aviation bill could help homeowners previously ineligible for disaster relief funds. After Superstorm Sandy, some homeowners received FEMA emergency funds. Once those emergency funds maxed out at $32,000, FEMA instructed homeowners to apply for low-interest, federal-based Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. Soon after some homeowners qualified for and
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The ocean, the beach, fun in the sun and friendships for life! These summer camps in Southern Brooklyn offer an array of activities to ensure your kid has the most memorable summer experience yet! Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp [http://aviatorcamps.com/] 3159 Flatbush Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11234 (718) 749-9532