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Jan
26
Crime Blotter: Yet Another Bank Robbery, a NYCHA Employee DWI and More

Crime Blotter: Yet Another Bank Robbery, a NYCHA Employee DWI and More

The Chase Bank at Avenue U and E 18th Street was the latest in a pattern of robberies (Screenshot via
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Jan
23
Former P.S. 193 Principal Potential Contender for Schools Chancellor

Former P.S. 193 Principal Potential Contender for Schools Chancellor

Dr. Kathleen Cashin (2nd from right) is reportedly being considered for the position of Chancellor of New York City Schools
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Jan
16
East Flatbush Man Sentenced to 41 Years in Slaying Of Teenage Girl

East Flatbush Man Sentenced to 41 Years in Slaying Of Teenage Girl

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced yesterday that a 26-year old East Flatbush man was sentenced to 41 years in
1 min read
Jan
16
Councilmember Jumaane Williams Eyes Position of Lieutenant Governor

Councilmember Jumaane Williams Eyes Position of Lieutenant Governor

Councilmember Jumaane Williams, D-45 (Photo courtesy of Councilmember Williams’ Office)After an unsuccessful bid for City Council Speaker last month,
3 min read
Jan
10
Wednesday Crime Blotter: Bank Robberies Across Brooklyn, A Clothing Sale Gone Wrong and More

Wednesday Crime Blotter: Bank Robberies Across Brooklyn, A Clothing Sale Gone Wrong and More

The Dime Community Bank on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint was robbed yesterday (Screenshot via Google Maps)GREENPOINT – Police are looking
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Jan
04
More Photos Of Grayson Around Brooklyn

More Photos Of Grayson Around Brooklyn

Here are some more photos capturing winter storm Grayson blasting through Brooklyn earlier today submitted by BKLYNER readers. Gabrielle sent
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Dec
28
Thursday Crime Blotter: Christmas Eve Burglary, Credit Card Skimmers & More

Thursday Crime Blotter: Christmas Eve Burglary, Credit Card Skimmers & More

The Peking Express restaurant, which was burglarized on Christmas Eve (Screenshot via Google Maps)GREENPOINT – Police are looking for the
3 min read
Dec
14
Senate District 17 Is Awakening, Mr. Felder – OPINION

Senate District 17 Is Awakening, Mr. Felder – OPINION

Boundaries of NY Senate District 17 via Senator Simcha Felder’s home page.By Naomi Rabeeya In the past few
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Dec
08

Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates Multi-Lingual Holiday Traditions

Brooklyn is a borough where 47% of residents speak a language other than English at home, as Borough President Eric
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Dec
04

Weekend Crime Blotter: Supermarket Arson, Gunpoint Robbery, Knife-Wielding Subway Thieves and More

MIDWOOD – An attempted robbery occurred at the Pay-O-Matic at 1813 Kings Highway on Thursday, November 30, said police. A man
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