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May
21
Brooklyn Crime Blotter – May 21st

Brooklyn Crime Blotter – May 21st

(Image: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)Concerns about an increase in crime continue to play a central role [https://www.nytimes.com/
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May
21
Brooklyn Agency Managing Estates of Deceased Brooklynites Riddled With “Dysfunction and Dissension,” Comptroller Says

Brooklyn Agency Managing Estates of Deceased Brooklynites Riddled With “Dysfunction and Dissension,” Comptroller Says

360 Adams Street, which houses the offices of the Kings County Public Administrator. (Image: Google Maps)The agency tasked with
4 min read
May
21
City Proposes Expanding Supermarket Zoning Incentive to More Neighborhoods, And It’s About More Than Just Fresh Food

City Proposes Expanding Supermarket Zoning Incentive to More Neighborhoods, And It’s About More Than Just Fresh Food

The Lincoln Market supermarket in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, which was developed under the city’s FRESH zoning incentive program. (Image: Google
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May
21
Opinion: I’m A Teacher and I Think It’s Time to Reopen the Schools

Opinion: I’m A Teacher and I Think It’s Time to Reopen the Schools

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter at Phyl’s Academy in Brooklyn on March 23, 2021. (Image:
3 min read
May
21
Bushwick Man Charged In Last Week’s Bed-Stuy Shootings That Killed One, Injured Three

Bushwick Man Charged In Last Week’s Bed-Stuy Shootings That Killed One, Injured Three

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that Boyce Hayward, 26, of Bushwick, Brooklyn was arraigned virtually yesterday from Brookdale University
2 min read
May
20
Brooklyn Visual Arts Teacher Receives Recognition for Student Awards

Brooklyn Visual Arts Teacher Receives Recognition for Student Awards

Sarah Grace Holcomb (right) with students. Photo courtesy of Sarah Grace Holcomb.Brooklyn students Brianna Blue and Aleksandra Kwiecień recently
5 min read
May
20
Opinion: Toba Potosky is the Right Person for Council District 33

Opinion: Toba Potosky is the Right Person for Council District 33

Former NY State Senator Velmanette Montgomery (left) with Toba Potosky (right). Courtesy of Sen. Montgomery.By Former NY State Senator
2 min read
May
19
St. Francis College To Get New Campus Above Macy’s Downtown

St. Francis College To Get New Campus Above Macy’s Downtown

Courtesy of St. Francis CollegeSt. Francis College is planning to move to a brand new campus in the heart of
3 min read
May
19
Replacement Named for Controversial Commanding Officer of East New York Precinct

Replacement Named for Controversial Commanding Officer of East New York Precinct

NYPD Deputy Inspector Rohan Griffith. (Image: NYPD)The New York Police Department has chosen a new leader for one of
5 min read
May
19
Opinion: Pass the Climate and Community Investment Act

Opinion: Pass the Climate and Community Investment Act

Brooklyn Shorefront. Liena Zagare/BklynerBy Senator Andrew Gounardes and the Bay Ridge Environmental Group It’s long past time for
3 min read