Neighbors

Oct
26
Trump 2020 In Brooklyn

Trump 2020 In Brooklyn

BROOKLYN – It’s a week before the election day, and campaigning is in full swing. On Sunday, supporters of President
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Oct
26
Fighting Hunger in Brooklyn: One Food Pantry At A Time

Fighting Hunger in Brooklyn: One Food Pantry At A Time

Over 100 residents in Brownsville wait for bags of fresh produce on a ‘pantry day’ at the Salvation Army. Denny
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Oct
26
After Early Voting Brings Long Lines, Pols Call For Change At Board Of Elections

After Early Voting Brings Long Lines, Pols Call For Change At Board Of Elections

Day one of early voting at the Barclays Center. (Photo via Katie Lapham, with permission)BROOKLYN – Early voting began on
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Oct
26
20-Year-Old Student Visiting Brooklyn From Indiana Killed By Stray Bullet

20-Year-Old Student Visiting Brooklyn From Indiana Killed By Stray Bullet

BUSHWICK – Ethan Williams, a 20-year-old young man from Indiana who was visiting NYC and studying filmmaking, was shot and killed
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Oct
23
City Is Rethinking Services For Older Adults, Advocates Urge To Think Bigger

City Is Rethinking Services For Older Adults, Advocates Urge To Think Bigger

Brighton Beach. Liena Zagare/BklynerEvery few years, the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) looks at how to serve the
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Oct
23
LIRR Heroes Save Life Of Man Who Fell Into East NY Station Tracks

LIRR Heroes Save Life Of Man Who Fell Into East NY Station Tracks

The employees helping the man to safety. (Photo: MTA)EAST NEW YORK – Five employees at the Long Island Rail Road
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Oct
22
Residents In East New York Tackle Litter, Wonder Where Is DSNY

Residents In East New York Tackle Litter, Wonder Where Is DSNY

This is the sidewalk on Loring Avenue Avenue between Drew and Emerald Street before volunteers began their clean-up efforts. Anthony
4 min read
Oct
22
Sheikh Osman And The Shop That Caught On Fire

Sheikh Osman And The Shop That Caught On Fire

Sheikh Osman Adam outside Masjid At-Taqwa, where he spends most of his time. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BEDFORD STUYVESANT – On
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Oct
22
Seven People Shot, Two Dead In Two Shooting Incidents Last Night

Seven People Shot, Two Dead In Two Shooting Incidents Last Night

The shooting incident on Hawthorne Street. (Photo via Loudlabs NYC)BROOKLYN – Seven people were shot, and two have died in
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Oct
22
Carlos Menchaca Announces Run For Mayor

Carlos Menchaca Announces Run For Mayor

Carlos Menchaca. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)NEW YORK CITY – Another Brooklynite has joined the race for mayor. This morning, Council
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